GLASi News

April 2010

We are pleased to announce that Eric Schweitzer has joined our team as our new Regional Sales Manager. With this new addition to our Sales staff we will be able to better provide our existing customers and potential customers the best service, quality and products in the industry.

January 2010

"Developing Our Economy; Expanding Our Horizon"

The Economic Development Corporation of Erie County has awarded GLASi a Certificate of Recognition for the creation of substantial job opportunities through capital investment in Erie County, Pennsylvania.

July 2009

We are pleased to announce that we are moving to our new 27,325-square-foot building this month due to our growth.

June 2009

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces New Investments in Eight Counties to Create 640 Jobs.

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nine projects that will help create 640 jobs in Pennsylvania are receiving support in the form of low-interest loans from the commonwealth, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. "Great Lakes Automation Services Inc., which manufactures quality automated assembly and test equipment for the aircraft, automotive, computer and defense industries, will receive a $360,000 loan to acquire and renovate an unoccupied, 27,325-square-foot building in McKean Township. The $938,000 project will result in the company relocating its 27 existing employees to the newly renovated facility. EIDCO Inc. is the sponsoring agency."

April 2009

April 2009, Great Lakes Automation Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its newest Division with the acquisition of Clifton Machining, Formerly Clifton Automatic Screw machine Co. in Lake City, Pa.; www.cliftonautomatic.com.

As a Certified ISO 9001:2000, GLASi's new Machining Division can offer you more capabilities and services. As a precision machine job shop we now specialize in the manufacturing of high volume precision-machined parts. We have added to this acquisition with the purchase of a new Tsugami BE-20 Turning machine with 12' auto load bar feed system.

Our newest Division currently provides high quality products and services to a worldwide customer base that includes leaders in the rubber bonded industry, metal industry, plastics companies, and some of the largest appliance and automotive manufacturers and assorted OEM businesses.

November 2008

On November 12th, the owners of Great Lakes Automation were presented with the Harris Corporations most prestigious "Impact Award" for 2008.

This award recognized the efforts put forth by GLASi to achieve 100% on time delivery and 100% quality along with over $1 million in cost savings to Harris over the past year. This had a direct impact on overall Harris product cost and on time delivery to their customers.

Presenting the award was Harris Commodity Manager Paul Nealon along with Lead Buyer Connie Wilson. The award ceremony capped a very informative day with the Harris Corporate team outlining their strategy for 2009. Also in attendance at this yearly conference in Rochester New York were representatives from 80 supplier companies. The owners and employees of Great Lakes Automation are both proud and pleased to accept this award.

We feel this is the type of performance and service we promise to our customers and it is very much appreciated when our efforts are recognized. Now we are looking forward to next year.

Owners of GLASi Impact Award

May 2008

In May of 2008 GLASi is proud to announce our recent investment of SolidWorks 2008. This design system software is the standard in 3D mechanical design software. Capabilities of this software include; user interaction, configuration management, industry specific design tools, smart part technology, file translators, physical simulation, solid part modeling and assembly modeling. In addition SolidWorks 2008 provides intelligent feature technology which allows us to edit our designs in real time, built in part analysis, design communication, machine design tools and product and mold design tools.

August 2007

In August of 2007 GLASi started a packaging and kitting division geared toward supplying goods to the government and Prime Contractors to the government.

May 2004

In May of 2004 GLASi acquired Assembly Machines Inc. (AMi) from DT Industries. This acquisition has increased our customer base to over 250 and has increased our machine installations to over 800 throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and China.