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Garwood Metal Company Garwood Metal Company Proudly Providing 100% Made in America Products Family-owned and operated, Garwood Metal Company has been recognized as a leader in the sheet metal industry for over 40 years. Specializing as a manufacturer of com- ponent parts, the New Jersey-based company is equipped to handle any size job — from high production runs to small prototype work. Don Kalis founded the company with the goal to provide uncompromising quality and outstanding customer service. Don’s formula for success has served the company well in meeting the needs of customers in a wide variety of industries including; Lighting, Electronics, Point-of Purchase Displays and Vending, to name a few. Company President, C.P. Kalis, elaborates on Garwood’s ongoing success: “Customers demand short lead times, quality parts and good pricing. Normally you can’t get all three, but at Garwood you can. As a result, 80% of our customers have been with us for more than 20 years. We attribute much of our success to partnering with AMADA. Simply put, AMADA equipment shortens lead times and ensures the highest quality.” Garwood Metal provides a full range of sheet metal services, from laser cutting to fabri- cating and forming, polishing, plating and more. The bulk of the company’s loyal customer base is within the tri-state area and word-of-mouth continues to be a key source for new business. C.P. adds, “We like to stick to local business. Once people become aware of our capabilities, or they learn that they’ve been paying too much overseas, they become a long-term customer. We are a component company, not an OEM, and I don’t compete against my customers. In fact, we have an extensive tooling inventory that’s available to our customers at no charge. We also pride ourselves on being ‘handshake people’ — meaning we’re committed to creating and sustaining long- lasting relationships that work. Our partnership with AMADA reflects that. Garwood Metal was one of the first AMADA turret machine facilities on the East Coast. Since that time we’ve invested in a wide range of AMADA equipment including press brakes, turret punch presses, both CO 2 and fiber lasers, and automated material handling systems. We buy the best equipment available and we know how to use it.” In addition to ongoing investments in technology and equipment, the Kalis family is committed to continuous improvement. Today, the 3rd generation is actively involved in the daily operations at Garwood. Thirty-one- year-old Chad handles all of the scheduling, and 28-year-old Christopher is responsible for Customer Service. C.P. comments on how the younger generation brings new energy and unique skill sets to the organization: “In addition to sending a message to our customers about Garwood’s long-term commitment to their business, the third generation brings with them a higher level of education and a greater willingness to embrace new technology.” Vice President, Jamie Kalis echoes C.P.’s statement by adding, “Keeping up with the latest technologies in metalworking and offering outstanding customer service has kept Garwood Metal ahead of the competition for decades. Leveraging technology enables us to produce quality products efficiently and cost-effectively, while ensuring on-time delivery.” In addition to Kalis family members, Garwood’s 40 employees include an on-site engineering staff. Their expertise, combined with state-of-the-art software and full QC and inspection processes, ensure quality on every job. Everything necessary to complete the transformation of sheet metal to component parts is on-site at Garwood. Garwood’s latest investment in high-tech equipment comes in the form of an LCG 3015 AJ Fiber Laser Cutting System that’s equipped with an ASFH 3015G Automated Material Handling System. C.P. comments on that purchase: “We were searching for a solution that would allow us to handle high-mix, low-volume production as well as run unmanned over week- ends. AMADA invited us to their Solution Center in Schaumburg, IL and we didn’t come empty handed. We brought 12 or our actual production (continued on page 4) Garwood Family members (left to right) Chad, C.P., Christopher and Jaime. Garwood compo- nents are built to last and look great too. Based on the finish each customer wants, polishing, buffing, plating or coating are available. “Garwood Metal has remained an extraordinary company for over 40 years by providing our customers with a quality product, at a competitive price, and in a timely fashion.” — Don Kalis, Founder 2 3 As the company’s technology partner, AMADA has provided punching, bending and laser cutting solutions to meet Garwood Metal’s specific needs.
