Injection Molding Clients Reap Rewards of G.A.I.M. Engineering, Inc.

G.A.I.M. seeks state and government funds in the format of grants helping to capitalize, and allows G.A.I.M. revenues to be inventested into thier clients and centrally located. GAIM is a compounder of thermoplastic scrap, creates and molds product which clients never see due to distribution by GAIM.

Bensenville, IL (PRWEB) January 25, 2004 --G.A.I.M. Engineering is quickly becoming the number one injection molder of choice for companies across the U.S. that want to save time and money by taking advantage of a prime manufacturing location.

Situated in the middle of the country's manufacturing hotspot just miles from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, G.A.I.M. is able to ship clients' products around the country and into Canada for far less than other regions and in a fraction of the time. Combine that with the fact that G.A.I.M. has access to affordable, yet highly skilled labor, uses 100 percent recycled content, warehouses product for its clients and is highly automated - and it's no wonder why the company boasts unprecedented levels of efficiency.

G.A.I.M. President Skip Glatt says that the secret to much of the company's success lies in location, but that's not by default.

"I've worked in manufacturing for four decades. When I was on the West Coast I saw firsthand all of the transportation problems and expense you can run into - from dock strikes to increases in petrochemical costs," he says. "When I opened G.A.I.M., I strategically placed the plant in suburban Chicago to avoid those issues and expenses, and bring faster, more reliable service to our clients."

Additionally, Glatt says that Illinois has great distribution of power supply due to industry deregulation. He counts on clean, consistent, 220- to 480-volt, low-cost electricity supplied by numerous companies, which translates to longer-lasting equipment.    

California-based Avlis Products is one client who recently moved production to G.A.I.M. to take advantage of all the benefits the company's location has to offer. G.A.I.M. manufactures, packages, warehouses and provides fulfillment services for all of Avlis' products, including The Wedge Downspout Screen and Gutter Scoop - tools that keep rain gutter downspouts clear of leaves and debris. Avlis President Charles Silva says they initially made the move from manufacturing in California to the Midwest to save on shipping expenses for product going to retailers and catalog houses around North America.

"Shipping was expensive. Our product is light but takes up a lot of space, so we wanted to move production to the middle of the country," says Silva. "But we quickly found that location is just one of many benefits of working with G.A.I.M. We're not only saving money, but they provide better service than we've gotten anywhere else. Their team is highly proactive and helps us reach diverse markets."    

In addition to out-of-state companies, G.A.I.M. has a slew of customers right in their own backyard. Advance Equipment, makers of professional decorating tools, enjoys the benefits of working with a manufacturer that is minutes away.

"They provide quality work, great service and they're economically priced," says Advance Equipment Vice President DeAnne Shallcross. "Turnaround is very fast and we get next-day-service."

Glatt says that affordable space and a central location allow his company to save customers time and money, plus provide additional, invaluable services.

"Companies today need a manufacturer to provide more than just manufacturing. We act as our clients' inventory control specialists, keeping JIT (just-in-time) inventory on-hand to ship to anywhere. We also help clients market their products, conducting targeted business development campaigns and representing their products at domestic and international trades shows," says Glatt. "Our location provides endless benefits to our customers. Manufacturing in the Midwest has come back strong and the region will continue to draw manufacturers. Land and taxes are cheaper, and resources are plentiful - it just makes sense logistically. The money saved is tremendous. I know it, my clients know it and businesses around the country could catch on soon as well!"

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Based in Bensenville, IL, G.A.I.M. Engineering (Glatt Aided Injection Molding) is a 13-year-old company dedicated to using 100 percent industrial scrap to develop and produce high-quality products for more than 33 industries, including retail, automotive and home improvement. G.A.I.M. provides free tours of its 14,000-square-foot facility to schools and organizations interested in learning about innovative ways to manufacture using recycled content. Call 630.350.9500 for more information.
www.gaimengineering.com

Contact:
Skip Glatt
G.A.I.M. Engineering
630.350.9500