GAT SYSTEMS, also known as GAT Finishing Systems, is a US-based contract manufacturer and service company located in Fenton, MO, specializing in custom industrial finishing systems. Established in 1957/1958, this four-generation strong, privately held company employs 11-50 people and generates an estimated annual revenue of $6.8 million. GAT SYSTEMS designs, manufactures, and installs custom finishing equipment, serving manufacturers across North America in various industries including agricultural/construction, lighting & electrical, marine, rail & transit, industrial & manufacturing, and consumer/recreation. Their product offerings include Custom Finishing Systems, Powder Coating Systems, Industrial Ovens (Process Ovens, Batch Ovens, Convection Ovens, Infrared Ovens, Industrial dry off ovens, Industrial cure ovens), Industrial Washers (Polypropylene Washers, Industrial pretreatment washers), Conveyor Systems, Liquid Spray Booths, Material Handling & Automation, Environmental Rooms, and Electrocoating Equipment. They provide turnkey industrial finishing solutions, emphasizing custom-engineered solutions and modular layouts to improve productivity, reduce energy costs, and meet environmental standards. GAT SYSTEMS is an American-made, engineer-driven, and customer-focused company, offering expert engineering, fabrication, and automation services from initial consultation to installation and ongoing maintenance. They are a Corporate Member of CCAI with Gold membership status.
Conveyors
Convection Ovens
Infrared Ovens
Process Ovens
Batch Ovens
Polypropylene Washers
Batch Washer
Drum-Style Barrel Washer
Belt Washer
Powder Coating Rooms
G-S Supplies, Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
191611-50 peopleManufacturer/Distributor
Established brand
Industry association member
Multi-country export
Shipments
198
Key customer
RIMANA INDUSTRIAL
Key market
🇲🇿 Mozambique
Description
G-S Supplies, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned and woman-owned manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1916 as the Germanow-Simon Machine Company, the firm has established a global reputation for precision manufacturing in glass and plastic materials. The company is SAM-registered and recognized as a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), operating a production facility that employs between 11 and 50 professionals.
The company specializes in three core areas: precision adhesives, watch crystals, and industrial glass or plastic components. Their flagship product, G-S Hypo Cement, has been a market standard since the 1930s, offering optically clear bonding for non-porous materials with pinpoint accuracy. As a leader in the horological and jewelry industries, they have manufactured watch crystals since the 1920s, maintaining thousands of stock sizes in plastic, mineral glass, and sapphire glass for vintage and modern timepieces.
Beyond its standard product lines, G-S Supplies, Inc. provides comprehensive custom manufacturing services, including design, reverse engineering, and fabrication of instrument windows, gauge crystals, wearable technology displays, and glass for lockets or pendants. They also serve as a major distributor of specialty tools, supplying precision hand tools, tweezers, pliers, soldering equipment, and vision aids to the industrial, optical, and craft sectors. Their diverse capabilities allow them to support a wide range of applications from aerospace and medical instrumentation to fine jewelry making and watch repair.