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Group Manufacturing Services, Inc. (or GMS) is a precision parts manufacturer located in Tempe, AZ. We specialize in sheet metal fabrication and CNC fabricated products across a wide variety of very specialized industries. GMS has proudly been a Tempe, AZ resident for over 30 years, and in that time we have learned quite a bit about the sheet metal manufacturing industry and its clients.


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Group Manufacturing Services, Inc. has been manufacturing in Arizona for over 30 years.

At GMS we feel there are 3 qualities or disciplines that set us apart from our competitors, let’s take a look at those ideals and reveal a little about our formula for success in the precision machining market.

Do you have an idea?

A part that needs to be made?

A prototype?

Production parts?

Assemblies both complex and simple?

Any of the above?

All of the above?

Are you looking for manufacturing in Arizona?

What is Group Manufacturing Services?

Group Manufacturing Services, Inc., or GMS is a Tempe, Arizona-based and vertically integrated precision manufacturing company that can help with all your manufacturing needs.

With over 30 years in the precision manufacturing business, GMS can assist you at any stage during the manufacturing process including:

  • Concept
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • CNC Machining
  • Fabricating
  • Finishing
  • Product and Turnkey Assemblies

Put simply, Group Manufacturing Services, Inc. is a single-source supplier for all of your manufacturing needs.

Manufacturing in Arizona: Why Choose GMS?

Many precision manufacturers are competing for your business in the market today both foreign and domestic.

So what does it take to compete in a crowded marketplace of manufacturing providers?

In our experience, it comes down to three factors… quality, dependability, and exceptional customer service.

By keeping an intense focus on these three disciplines we feel this helps to set us apart from our competitors.

Quality Manufacturing, Inside and Out

The first discipline is quality and simply put, quality is everything.

As a manufacturer, your reputation is on the line with each part you design, produce, finish, and deliver.

There is no wiggle room for error when 100% accuracy is required.

Quality is what GMS delivers, every time… all the time.

Dissatisfied?

It’s our results-oriented customer service team’s job to make it right, and that’s what they will do.

Depend on GMS

The second discipline is dependability and GMS prides itself on this idea.

Your organization likely needs parts on a specific schedule to maintain an array of timelines and we understand this.

You can depend on GMS to be a dependable supply chain partner and single-source supplier for all your precision component needs.

Customer Oriented Service

And finally, the third discipline that sets us apart from other manufacturing companies is customer service.

Sure you may be able to get a cheaper quote from somewhere in China… but who will you be dealing with?

What level of customer service can you expect when there are language and custom barriers?

GMS prides itself on providing the best possible customer service experience.

Let’s Work Together

It can be a daunting process to design or re-design a product for the uninitiated.

At GMS we take all the fear and guesswork out of the process and replace it with experience and clear communication.

GMS will walk through the process with you, ensuring you are satisfied every step of the way.

From concept to product delivery, Group Manufacturing Services is your one-stop precision CNC machine shop!

Learn More

Interested?

Need to find out more?

Use our contact page to schedule a tour and stop by our Tempe machine shop to learn more about our facilities and machining capabilities!


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In the metal finishing industry as with any other retailer, the saying goes “The customer is always right.”

Popularized at the turn of the century, this statement embodies the philosophy that customers should not be cheated or deceived.

Group Manufacturing Services has embraced this idea for over twenty years while working with a wide spectrum of businesses and industries.

If you are interested in learning more about our work ethic and philosophies about metal fabrication, prototyping, and engineering all you have to do is listen to a few of our satisfied customers.

Will Glass is a buyer in the aerospace industry and had this to say about GMS:

Group (Manufacturing Services, Inc.) is a world-class sheet metal fabricator and machine shop right here in the heart of Tempe/Phoenix. Their customer service and quality are by far the best I have experienced in my 16 years as a buyer in the aerospace industry. Eric, Candy, Ben, Brandon, and team always put the needs of my business first and are always responsive to my requests. Looking forward to furthering our business and exploring their new paint shop.

Consistently placing the client’s needs at the forefront while at the same time keeping lines of communication open is another key to our success.

Our talent for consistency was recognized recently by one of our regular clients, Sara Hipperson who left this glowing review:

I’ve been working with GMS almost every day for 4 years now. They are very professional, consistent, responsive to your needs, and have been known to work many production miracles for our company. I highly recommend GMS for anyone looking for quality.

Providing custom-fabricated sheet metal parts is at the core of what we do, and this fact was not lost on Shannon Boysen who posted this about Group Manufacturing Services:

Best place to go for Fabricated parts, Powder Coating with Great Pricing and Turnaround times. Very nice to work with.

Our clients trust GMS to get the job done right the first time, on time, with high-quality craftsmanship while also coming in at a fair price.

With AS9100 Rev. D, AWS, and ITAR certifications, GMS works across a broad array of industries such as military, aerospace, and telecommunications providing professionally crafted parts.

We feel that GMS offers more value than any precision sheet metal, machining, design & prototyping, or parts finishing shop in Arizona, and so do our satisfied clients.

Perhaps this sentiment is best summed up by Eric Hazen’s short critique of GMS:

Good company to work with, amazing with sheet metal!

 


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Group Manufacturing Services, Inc. (or GMS) has been a Tempe, Arizona neighbor for over thirty years providing high-quality precision metal manufacturing, and custom metal products and assemblies to a wide variety of industries including military, aerospace, and automotive.

GMS is AS9100 Rev. D: 2016 certified and an ITAR-registered contract manufacturer.

Precision Metal Manufacturing

GMS operates a 72,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility that is stocked with all the state-of-the-art equipment that is needed to take raw metal materials and transform them into their final form.

GMS is a high-precision manufacturing company operating with nearly one hundred highly skilled employees.

Adept at small, medium, or large production runs, the facilities and team at GMS are second to none, and at all times aim for nothing less than 100% customer satisfaction.

Precision Metal Engineering

Offering product prototyping, design, and engineering services, GMS can help you design from scratch, or assist with improving an existing product.

The design team at GMS will help you design cost-efficient components from the ground up, or assist in improving an existing product.

Our team of degreed engineers utilize the advanced Solidworks solid modeling CAD software platform and are comfortable working with all common file formats.

Manufacturing Quality Precision Metal Products

GMS is AS9100 Rev. D: 2016 certified and has an experienced and knowledgeable quality department that operates in a lean environment, meaning all processes are in a constant state of revision, and elimination of wasteful efforts, practices, and procedures is a primary focus.

Continual improvement of manufacturing processes can help enhance your success by strengthening your supply chain, lowering costs, and improving the overall quality of the final product.

Precision Sheet Metal

The GMS machine shop in Tempe is packed with state-of-the-art precision sheet metal tools including laser cutters, press brakes, and tube benders.

Our skilled technicians are capable of creating everything from small-form aerospace components to large heavy gauge military armor applications.

Be it aluminum, steel, sheet metal, or any of the more exotic metals, GMS works with many types of materials and metal-forming processes to create the end product you desire.

Precision CNC Machining

At the heart of the GMS precision machining division are an array of computer-controlled CNC mills, lathes, and saws that dominate their shop floor enabling GMS to easily transform a solid block of metal into a finished component that is ready for assembly.

CNC machining takes all the guesswork and human error out of the manufacturing process and allows for automated production, thereby shortening lead times and lowering overall production costs.

Precision Welding

In the welding department, MIG, TIG brazing, and acetylene welding capabilities (and certifications) enable GMS to meet a wide variety of precision manufacturing requirements.

The GMS welding department holds several important welding certifications including AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel), AWS D1.2 (Structural Aluminum), AWS D1.3 (Sheet Metal Steel), AWS D1.6 (Stainless Steel), AWS D1.9 (Torch Braze),  and finally AWS D17.1 (Aerospace).

Printing/Silk Screening

GMS offers a full line of in-house finishing services including an automated paint line, liquid painting, mil-spec, and powder coating services.

Electrostatic, silk screening, and laser part marking round out some of the finishing capabilities GMS offers.

Turnkey Assemblies

GMS is also capable of assembling manufactured components into sub-assemblies and pre-assemblies to meet your needs and supply chain objectives.

So in conclusion, the precision metal manufacturing team at Group Manufacturing Services, Inc. is experienced, capable, and ready to exceed your expectations, why not call our reps and talk about a quote?


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Group Manufacturing Arizona takes a moment to reminisce and reflect upon the year 1984…

What a year it was.

The first Apple ‘Macintosh’ went on sale.

The Space Shuttle ‘Discovery’ took its maiden voyage into space.

Moviegoers were packing theatres to see blockbusters like ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘The Terminator’.

But there was also one more important milestone in 1984…

Group Manufacturing Arizona opened its doors for business in Tempe, Arizona.

GMS was created with a two-fold goal in mind…

The first goal is to produce high-quality precision sheet metal parts.

The second is to maintain the highest possible levels of quality and customer service.

For over forty years we have been providing quality manufacturing services to businesses and industries.

Over the decades one of our major priorities has always been investing in and upgrading our internal infrastructure.

Not only does this enable us to better serve our clients, but it allows us to continue to grow and serve new and expanding markets.

These upgrades in technical machinery as well as enhanced and expanded facilities have positioned Group Manufacturing Services, Inc. to be an industry leader.

Of course, it takes more than state-of-the-art machinery and a high-tech CNC machine shop to make it big in the precision sheet metal business.

It also takes a talented team of engineers, designers, and machinists to bring all this technical machinery to life.

To be honest, GMS wouldn’t be the manufacturing powerhouse it is today without the tireless dedication and commitment to the quality of our entire employee group.

GMS offers end-to-end precision manufacturing solutions for small, medium, and large-sized runs with full traceability, short lead times, and unbeatable customer service.

Call today and find out how we can become a valued member of your supply chain.



GROUP MANUFACTURING SERVICES

Comprehensive Manufacturing Services from Start to Finish.

Group Manufacturing Services, Inc. | 480-966-3952

Group Manufacturing Services, Inc.

Corporate Offices

3201 S. Hardy Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282

Phone: (480) 966-3952

Fax: (480) 968-7640

Email: [email protected]

Website: gmsaz.com

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

Certifications


AS9100 Rev. D: 2016

ITAR Registered

AWS D1.1 Structural Steel

AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum

AWS D1.3 Sheet Metal Steel

AWS D1.6 Stainless Steel

AWS D1.9 Torch Braze

AWS D17.1 Aerospace

Quality Registered through PRG, an ANAB Certification Body



AS9100 Quality Management | Group Manufacturing Services, Inc.

AS9100 Rev. D: 2016

ANAB | Group Manufacturing Services, Inc.

Quality registered through PRG, an ANAB certification body

American Welding Society | Group Manufacturing Services, Inc.

American Welding Society

International Traffic Arms Regulations | Group Manufacturing Services, Inc.

ITAR Registered

Preferred Registrar Group Inc. | Group Manufacturing Services, Inc.

Preferred Registrar Group Inc. an ANAB certification body