GAM Selected as Top 3 Manufacturer in Illinois for Operational Excellence!

GAM is honored to announce we have been selected as a finalist, and one of the top 3 manufacturers, for the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Awards in the category of Champion of Operational Excellence. These awards are presented by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC).  Illinois has a rich manufacturing history and an extensive manufacturing base, from which over 170 manufacturing companies applied for the award

Companies considered for this award are evaluated on achieving operational excellence in manufacturing including:

• Quality and efficiency
• Workforce expertise and training
• Innovation in operational processes
• Positive impact on overall business performance

“Our manufacturing is high mix/low volume and that makes operations very difficult. We have put the people, processes, and equipment in place to handle this variability” says Craig Van den Avont, president. “To be considered one of the best in the state for operational excellence is very gratifying and special.”

At GAM, we are committed to excellence in serving our customers whether through adding team members and new equipment to support our growth or implementing process improvements through our lean initiatives.

Our U.S. manufacturing combined with our flexibility to meet the needs of our customers and great service set GAM apart from the rest.