When you’ve been in business for more than 50 years like we have, it’s impossible to count the number of conversations you’ve had with customers. And at GTR Manufacturing, where we’ve evolved significantly since our beginnings, those discussions often reveal customer misconceptions about our business of custom manufacturing solutions.
As we’ve added capabilities like electromechanical assembly, some customers think we’re too big for their projects, while others worry we can’t possibly deliver excellent service in multiple areas. The truth is that we’ve both maintained our values while embracing our new capabilities, and we’re more prepared than ever to deliver all the custom manufacturing solutions you require.
We’re taking this opportunity to set the record straight on some of the most common misconceptions we hear.
Misconception 1: “GTR Only Offers Metal Fabrication Services”
- Rapid sheet metal prototyping
- CNC milling and turning services
- Sheet metal finishing
- Electromechanical assembly
Ultimately, they decided to utilize us as a single-source supplier for nearly their entire project, significantly simplifying their manufacturing process.
Misconception 2: “They’re Too Big For Our Small Project”
We often hear from prospects who initially hesitated to approach us, assuming our size meant we wouldn’t consider smaller projects or volumes. Nothing could be further from the truth.
At GTR, we purposefully maintain a diverse project portfolio. As we’ve grown and added new facilities and new equipment, we’re better equipped than ever to offer custom manufacturing solutions of all sizes, matching every project to the optimal site.
In fact, some of our strongest customer partnerships began with modest projects that grew into substantial relationships. We take pride in supporting startups and low-volume projects with the same dedication we bring to large clients.
Misconception 3: “GTR Can’t Compete With Dedicated Finishing Shops”
Really, this misconception isn’t specific to our sheet metal finishing services. While our reputation in fabrication is well-established, some clients question whether our other capabilities can match the excellence we’ve achieved in metal fabrication.
Our commitment to excellence extends across every service we offer. If you have concerns, we can arrange a tour—visitors are consistently impressed when they see the quality of our finishing, especially our eye-catching painted products.
We’ve built our reputation on exceeding industry standards, and we would never offer a service that doesn’t uphold our commitment to excellence.
Misconception 4: “Our Production Needs Are Too Large for Their Capacity”
We’ve always been able to handle complex parts—but as we’ve grown, we can produce more than ever. Our enhanced capacity and cutting-edge technology allow us to efficiently tackle high-volume production runs. Of course, we still have the flexibility to support your sheet metal prototypes, but we offer the scalability to grow with you into full production.
Let Us Address Your Questions!
What assumptions do you have about GTR’s capabilities? We love the opportunity to hold an open discussion with customers and explain how our range of custom manufacturing solutions can be tailored to any business’s needs. Whether you need precision CNC machining services or complex enclosures, we have the expertise and the capacity to exceed your expectations.
Request a quote today and see how we deliver on our promises!