Industry News
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Ford 10-Speed Transmissions
April 28, 2023
Gibbs is proud to supply high quality transmission components for Ford’s line-up of 10-speed vehicles. The advantages of the 10-speed transmission lie in the increased number of gears which allow for smoother power delivery and improved fuel efficiency. Because there are more gears for the engine to leverage, it can run at its most efficient […]
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Sustainability
April 28, 2023
Gibbs is committed to reducing waste and eliminating single-use packaging in our shipping process. Almost 100% of our products are now shipped in returnable dunnage. Implementing the use of returnable dunnage reduces the amount of waste produced by our company and promotes the circular economy and sustainable practices.
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Gibbs Increases Tooling Capabilities
January 27, 2023
Gibbs recently made a significant investment in SLM Solutions additive manufacturing technology to improve the performance quality of our tools to a level we were not able to previously reach in-house. The technology allows Gibbs to create conformal cooled inserts used in tooling areas where it is difficult to get traditional drilled cooling lines. The inserts […]
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Women in Manufacturing
April 18, 2022
Gibbs recently hosted a gathering of female managers in recognition of Women’s History month. Greg Risch, President & CEO, spoke to the group and presented a message on the value of a diverse workforce. Manufacturing challenges demand a multifaceted approach to problem solving, production and leadership. Diverse workforces provide new ideas and different perspectives. In […]
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NTMA 6S Excellence Award
April 18, 2022
Congratulations to the entire Gibbs Powertrain team on receiving the NTMA (National Tooling and Machining Association) 6S Excellence Award for the second year in a row! The term 6S is central to the Lean Manufacturing process and stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety. While these concepts are strong foundations of […]
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Gibbs Manufacturing Day 2021
November 1, 2021
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Gibbs New Production Parts Starting in 2022
August 19, 2021
In 2020, Gibbs booked sixteen (16) new parts set to start production in 2022! These new parts will be incorporated into: Toyota Tundra and Rav 4 VW Atlas and Tiguan Review Stellantis Wagoneer GM heavy duty trucks and 4 cylinder cars In the U.S., SUVs and trucks continue to gain market share, and these new […]
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New Die Cast Machine Delivered
April 7, 2021
Gibbs’ newest die cast machine, a Buhler Carat 140L, was delivered and is being installed at the Federal plant. When this 1600T machine is fully assembled, it will weigh 66 tons which is equivalent to the weight 12 adult elephants! Its powerful 1,581 tons of die closing force and 123 tons of aluminum injection force […]
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Vertical Die Casting
October 12, 2020
Unique within the die casting industry, Gibbs specializes in both vertical and horizontal die cast processes. Offering both processes provides flexibility to meet a wide range of customer needs at competitive prices. Vertical casting machines excel at casting parts with high cavity counts and symmetrical shapes. The number of cavities used is dictated by the […]
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Safety Awards
September 23, 2020
Gibbs is proud to announce it won 3 major awards for its 2019 safety results. This is an amazing reflection of the commitment of all Gibbs Team Members to make safety a #1 priority. The awards are the North American Die Casting Association’s “Outstanding Safety Award”, National Tooling & Machining Association’s “NTMA Safety Award”, and […]