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Gibbs Leadership Academy
August 12, 2023
Gibbs is excited to announce the graduation of our first 2023 Gibbs Leadership Academy group! We partnered with Henderson Community College and instructor Kathleen Lapekas to create a customized curriculum that aligns with our values and H3 Lean Principles. This 19-course program has been a transformative journey for each participant, challenging them to enhance their […]
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Gibbs Kicking It for Charity!
August 12, 2023
Gibbs rallied to support our community at Henderson Audubon Board of Realtors annual “Kicking For a Cause”! They played through rain and shine and had a great time while raising money for eight local charities.
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H3 Lean Winner
September 22, 2022
With more than 800 teammates to choose from, Gibbs could not have picked a more humble teammate for this H3 Lean award. Dan Carr has been an essential member of the human resources department since beginning his career with Gibbs in late 2003. Dan truly serves the team members here. Beginning as an HR Generalist, […]
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Golden Anniversary Celebration
April 21, 2022
Congratulations to Brad Owens on 50 years of service to Gibbs! To mark the special milestone, Gibbs celebrated with presentations honoring Brad and a company-wide cookout catered by Up in Smoke. Special guests included Brad’s wife, Judy, and his daughter, Melissa, both of whom worked at Gibbs in the past. In discussing any possible retirement […]
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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 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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CEO Tag Along
September 23, 2020
There’s a new face on the Gibbs’ plant floors and it’s Greg Risch, President & CEO! Greg’s goal is to work each shift, in each plant every month because he wants to get to know the Team Members and learn first-hand about Gibbs’ products and processes. Greg says, “I’m very impressed with everyone I’ve shadowed. […]
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President’s Award Winners for 2018
April 30, 2019
Congratulations to the Gibbs President’s Award Winners! You all have exemplary character and we’re proud to to have you on the Gibbs team. Enjoy spending your $1,000 prize checks!
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Gibbs Journeyman Program
April 1, 2019
By Kristina White, Gibbs Training and Development Specialist Gibbs team members, Zach Carter, Richard Clements, James Roberson, Heath Russelburg, and Lance Speaks completed Maintenance apprenticeships and were awarded their Journeyman’s license through the state of Kentucky. The four year program requires 144 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of on the job training. Gibbs […]
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David Laine Memorial Scholarship
December 13, 2018
Congratulations to Michael Hawkins for winning NADCA’s David Laine Memorial Scholarship. Recipients are judged on their activities and results of their work in the die casting industry. Michael began working for Gibbs as a Summer Intern and continued on as a Co-op Student. Michael says, “In school we learn the theories. At Gibbs, I’m able […]