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Investing in Education is Paying it Forward

Our country needs well trained technicians. Let’s take a good look at the cost of technical education as an investment. A traditional college education is fine for many, but it is not meant for everyone. The return on investment of a typical 4-year degree program is becoming more questionable as common tuition costs have reached … Continue reading “Investing in Education is Paying it Forward”

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GMFCo Adds Large Capacity Double Column 5-face Machining Center

Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Company is literally growing through the roof as we vertically expand our 70,000 square foot facility to accommodate the height of a newly acquired AWEA Double Column 5-face Machining Center. Locating this new bridge mill for optimal work flow requires a building modification – raising the roof – to accommodate the machine’s … Continue reading “GMFCo Adds Large Capacity Double Column 5-face Machining Center”

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GMFCo Teams With Mechanical Mayhem In FIRST Robotics Competition

Preparing the next generation of engineers and mechanics The industrial and technology communities came together this year to support Mechanical Mayhem, the Milford Area Homeschoolers FIRST Robotics team. GMFCo was delighted to sponsor the local team that made it all the way to the national quarterfinals in St. Louis in April. Mechanical Mayhem qualified for … Continue reading “GMFCo Teams With Mechanical Mayhem In FIRST Robotics Competition”