Every investment we make at GPR Company is driven by a simple question: How can we better support our customers now and in the future?
As customer programs become larger and more complex, our team needs to strengthen what we’re capable of. That’s why GPR Company is growing in multiple directions simultaneously to ensure we remain a reliable and responsive manufacturing partner in the present and for years to come.
Here’s what that looks like:
Expanding Our Footprint to Support Future Demand
One of GPR Company’s major recent investments is the acquisition of an additional 7,500 square feet of space, increasing our total footprint from approximately 40,000 square feet to 47,500 square feet collectively across our facilities.
Located directly across the street from our main building, this new space will serve several important functions, including:
- Product staging
- Assembly operations
- Vacuum testing
- Shipping preparation
- Product storage
This additional capacity gives our team more flexibility to manage workloads that are increasing in both scope and complexity.
Improving Our Infrastructure to Create Room for New Opportunities
Growth often requires careful planning behind the scenes. Recently, GPR Company completed a major infrastructure project by relocating our air handling systems outside of the facility. After developing the plans internally, our team built custom support structures and installed pneumatic tubing, ultimately completing the move in a single weekend.
Beyond creating a cleaner and more efficient environment, the relocation also opens valuable floor space for future manufacturing investments.
Exploring New Capabilities
As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, GPR Company is actively soliciting proposals for the acquisition of a robotic welding cell and carefully evaluating how this technology could complement our existing welding capabilities.
Stay tuned for future developments regarding this upcoming service!
Investing in Our People and Building Out Teams
As opportunities with our customers expand, every area of our business must grow alongside them. That’s why, to support growing customer demand, GPR Company has increased its workforce by approximately 22%. This growth spans nearly every department, on the shop floor and in the offices, including:
- Machining
- Welding
- Assembly
- Maintenance
- Purchasing
- Planning
- Engineering
Sustainable growth requires investment across the entire organization. That’s why we consider it absolutely critical to build a team capable of supporting increasingly complex manufacturing programs.
Ongoing Renovations of Our Office Spaces
GPR Company recently completed a full renovation of our engineering offices, building out a modern workspace that better supports our teams’ day-to-day operations. In addition, we’ve installed new exterior windows to create a brighter, more comfortable work environment for our office team.
These improvements reflect our belief that investing in our people extends beyond equipment and technology. By continuously enhancing our facilities, we’re creating an environment that helps our people perform at their best.
Beyond the Here and Now: GPR Company Prepares for What’s Next
As our customers’ needs continue to evolve, GPR is evolving with them. Whether through facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, new technologies, or strategic hiring initiatives, the underlying goal that sets the course for every decision is to provide the capabilities and capacity our customers need to succeed.
If you’re looking for a manufacturing partner that continues to invest in its people, facilities, and capabilities, contact GPR Company to learn how we can support your next project or request a quote to get started.