Indiana
Indiana District: General Stamping & Metalworks Tour
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
South Bend, IN
EVENT DETAILS
Join the PMA Indiana District for a plant tour of General Stamping & Metalworks (GSM) located in South Bend. Since 1923, GSM has been a leader in stamping and fabricated metal parts to OEMs. John Axelberg, president at GSM and third generation owner, will discuss the company’s history, building its new facility and current industry business conditions. After his presentation, you’ll tour GSM’s new 190,000-sq.-ft. facility.
Speaker
John Axelberg, President, General Stamping & Metalworks 
John is the third generation of the Axelberg family to own and operate General Stamping & Metalworks, succeeding his father, Jim, as president in 2005. John formally joined the family enterprise in 1984, learning the business through involvement in all aspects of the operation.
As president, John collaborates with the executive team to promote growth and the continuous improvement of the company, as well as its employees. John is still very much a “hands-on” president and active mentor to many of the company’s employees.
John earned a B.A. in English literature from DePauw University and has been actively engaged in board and directorship positions within the South Bend community and the metal fabricating industry.
About General Stamping & Metalworks
In 1923, H. P. Axelberg, the son of a Norwegian immigrant, saw opportunity with the growth of Studebaker Organization and the University of Notre Dame. With the goal of serving the industrial sheetmetal needs of the thriving community he opened General Sheet Metal Works on South Main Street, designing and building paint booths, dust collectors and air-handling systems for the Studebaker automotive plants.
Today, General Stamping & Metalworks has evolved to become one of North America’s leading providers of stampings and fabricated metal parts to progressive OEMs worldwide. GSM is considered a strategic partner and trusted provider by leading manufacturers in a wide range of industries.
AGENDA
1:00 p.m. Introductions and PMA updates—Gene Lambert, Indiana District Chair
1:30 p.m. General Stamping & Metalworks presentation—John Axelberg
2:00 p.m. Facility Tour
3:15 p.m. Q & A and Networking
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
LOCATION
General Stamping & Metalworks
25101 Cleveland Rd.
South Bend, IN 46628
574-288-0611
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
$35 PMA member
$45 Nonmember
For more information, please contact Jean Rivers. To register over the phone, please contact Cindy Minn at 216-901-8800.
The plant tour host reserves the right to review the list of attendees and deny access to anyone due to a competitive situation.