Who We Are

Precision Sheet Metal Fabricators

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GTR Manufacturing
Since 1973

Capability • Quality • Reliability

Comprehensive precision sheet metal fabricators

What began over 50 years ago as a small, family-owned business has become the premier ISO 9001-2015 registered, 104,000 sq. ft, one-stop precision sheet metal fabrication shop. From our three clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities based in New England, we serve start-ups to Fortune 500 companies around the world in the medical, military, environmental, and other high-tech industries.

Although our business has evolved, our values remain the same—operating on three key business principles: Capability, Quality, and Reliability. A relentless focus on customer service has earned us a reputation among generations for delivering superb quality and on-time delivery.

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The industry’s only one-stop-shop precision sheet metal fabricators

Being the industry’s only one-stop-shop precision sheet metal fabricators means that our clients must deal with only one vendor, write only one P.O., and rely on only one partner for end-to-end production of their parts.

Creating operational efficiencies and meeting our customer’s greatest needs are the hallmarks of our business, and we are pioneers in accurately converting drawings to delivery. Utilizing the latest technologies in our two modern manufacturing facilities requires a versatile and highly-trained workforce to produce exceptionally engineered products while promising a superior customer service experience.

Our History

GTR Manufacturing is a family-owned business that, over the last 50+ years, has grown to become the industry’s most trusted, innovative, and preferred precision sheet metal fabricators.

1973

GTR Established

GTR Manufacturing established and named for the initials of the surnames of our founders: Fran Godfrey, Ray Timmons, and Rudy Reed.

1977

Expansion of Services

We expanded our services and acquired a paint shop in Abington, Massachusetts to serve our clients better. GTR Finishing was born.

1985

Rapid Growth

Growing at a rapid pace, we built a 52,000 sq. ft facility in Brockton, Massachusetts.

1998

Footprint Consolidation

Serving more clients, we expanded our building site by 22,000 sq. ft and moved GTR Finishing under the same roof as Manufacturing to develop, fabricate, and finish all in one space.

1999

Electromechanical Industry

Entered into the electromechanical assembly industry with custom cables, wire harness assembly, sub assembly, and complete box builds—becoming a fully integrated fabrication shop.

2000

Changing of the Guard

Handing the future of the business to the next generation of leadership, GTR was sold to Jim Craig, Corinne King, and Bill Klaila.

2021

Precision Prototyping

To manufacture more precision sheet metal prototypes, we founded our sister company GTR ProtoPlus. With this new facility, we own more than 84,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space.

2023

Acquisition Brings New Capabilities

Acquired Sweeney Metal Fabricators allowing us to further our capabilities with machined products including CNC milling and turning capabilities.

GTR Mission & Values

Our values are the north star of our company along with the talented people that make GTR a trusted partner for our customers. We are guided by these values every day, and they are ingrained in every part we manufacture and every client we serve.

Our Mission: To provide unparalleled quality and on-time delivery as a single-source partner in the precision sheet metal fabrication industry to Original Equipment Manufacturers around the world.

Innovation

Supporting new ideas is the bedrock of our existence. We embrace fresh ways of doing things and acknowledge that original thinking has the power to breed radical transformation.

Customer Experience

Exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of all we do. Exceeding expectations and overdelivering on our promises build our long-term, trusted partnerships.

Passion

We intensely believe in the work we produce and are mindful of the purpose it serves. Our spirit and drive are infectious, as we settle for nothing less than the very best in all that we do.
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Transparency

Our client relationships are based on trust and honesty. We are reliable, communicative, customer-centric, and above all, transparent in our performance, pricing, operations, and values.

Quality

We are obsessed with the excellence of our work, owning our responsibilities, and enjoying helping our customers solve problems and provide effective solutions.

Integrity

We are honest and ethical in our actions—always seeking results that are in the best interests of our team members and clients. We do what we say we will do, and oftentimes, even more so.

Testimonials

From OUr Clients

"You all are amazing! Thanks for the amazing and fast work you all do."

Operations Engineer

Marine Safety Client

"We are very happy with the product. They are very well made and we like the quality of the product...everyone was very happy to see them."

Lead RF Product Engineer

Automotive Industry

"I'm so impressed with the quality, delivery, and attention we received from the GTR team."

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Procurement Buyer

Fortune 500 Company