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After 11 months of construction, GTC’s new Aerohub building is now complete.

We held our employee luncheon there for all 285 employees on June 20th, 2024. Move-in for the Genset team now begins and will be complete in 90 days.

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General Tool Company is one of the leading precision metalworking manufacturing firms in the Midwest. This third-generation, family-owned company continues to earn its reputation every day by supplying “Mission Critical” systems to the world’s leading Defense and Aerospace companies.

GTC was founded by William J. Kramer, Sr. to support the Cincinnati area manufacturing industry. Mr. Kramer received his apprenticeship certificate for machining at the age of 19; and, eventually, became the “Metal Trades” instructor at St. Bernard High School. He became a leading advocate of vocational training in the city and in various national metalworking trade associations as well. To gain practical experience, students made parts for local companies such as Procter and Gamble. With encouragement from his contacts at the larger manufacturing companies, Bill started his own machine shop in 1947 with 6 employees in a 5000 square foot building in the suburb of Reading, Ohio. General Tool Company is still in the same location, but the company has grown to 275 team members occupying 5 buildings that total 300,000 square feet.

From industrial equipment to space exploration, General Tool has manufactured a wide array of components and systems for a diverse customer base over the past seven and a half decades. Today, the work on the factory floor includes prototype aircraft engine hardware, carbon fiber parts for the F-35 Stealth fighter, 40-ton electrical generators for US Navy ships, radar systems, Aircraft Carrier Launch systems and Nuclear Submarine components.

Today the company is led by Gregory A. Kramer, Chief Technology Officer and his brother William J. Kramer III, the company’s President. Bill commented that, “We understand the importance of our mission and our customer’s mission; and we take pride in providing products that protect American warfighters every day around the world. Our clients demand the highest level of quality and accountability, and our skilled workforce delivers.” General Tool Company continues to grow through investment in the facility, equipment and employee development and is looking forward to achieving great things in partnership with its customers for many years to come.

To celebrate the anniversary, GTC has planned a variety of in-house events and speakers that highlight the company’s history and contributions.

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As a trusted supplier to the U.S. Navy for more than 30 years, General Tool Company of Reading proudly contributed to the effort by rapidly designing and building a replica float of the USS Cincinnati for the 100th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. The float served as a centerpiece of the celebration, honoring the ship, its mission, and the sailors who serve aboard her.

The USS Cincinnati’s commanding officer and other naval officers rode on the float and were recognized as guests of honor by the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Reds, underscoring the strong connection between the Navy, local industry, and the broader community.

GTC’s involvement reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting the U.S. Navy, honoring service members, and strengthening ties between defense manufacturing and the communities it serves.

For additional coverage of the event and background on the USS Cincinnati, read the Cincinnati Enquirer article and ship history:

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2019/03/25/uss-cincinnati-crew-ride-findlay-market-opening-day-parade-float/3236782002/

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During the visit, Congressman Wenstrup viewed a wide range of precision components manufactured by GTC that support critical U.S. military and aerospace programs. These included parts destined for aircraft carriers, Navy destroyers, ship-to-shore hovercraft, F-35 fighter jets, SPY radar systems, GE aircraft engines, and nuclear submarines, among many other programs.

Company leadership also highlighted GTC’s recent growth, noting that employment had expanded to nearly 300 employees in the months leading up to the visit. The growth reflects increasing demand across defense and aerospace platforms and GTC’s continued investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities and workforce development.

Now in its third generation of family ownership, General Tool Company has spent more than 72 years supporting the nation’s defense industrial base. The company remains proud of its long-standing role in providing mission-critical hardware that helps protect the American warfighter.

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General Tool Company of Reading, OH continues to invest in people and technology as our customers’ needs expand. We’ve received new long term contracts for Aircraft Carriers, Destroyers, Radar and F-35 components and systems this year that require more skilled workers and new machine tools to meet stringent quality requirements for these programs. We’re proud that our workforce has grown by 20% in the last year.

We’ve also invested in new four new 5 axis machine tools from Parpas Group and Bost Machine. The Bost is our largest machine ever. It’s 3 meter chuck has a Y axis that expands the cutting diameter to 4 meters.  The vertical capacity is 2 meters. A head changer adds more capabilities with a full contouring head with a 50 HP rating which is ideal for machining high temperature alloy aerospace parts in one setup.

Greg Kramer, Chief Technology Officer, commented that “these machines are adding new capabilities to our shop which very few factories in the United States can offer; but, more importantly, they provide our customers more solutions by performing more operations, more efficiently, on one machine. General Tool Company of Reading, Ohio continues to invest in both people and technology to meet the evolving needs of its defense and aerospace customers. In 2023, the company secured new long-term contracts for aircraft carriers, destroyers, radar systems, and F-35 components, driving the need for additional skilled workers and advanced machine tools to meet stringent quality requirements. Over the past year, the workforce has grown by 20%, reflecting GTC’s commitment to talent development and operational excellence.

To support these programs, GTC has added four new 5-axis machine tools from Parpas Group and Bost Machine, including the company’s largest machine ever. The Bost machine features a 3-meter chuck, a Y-axis that expands the cutting diameter to 4 meters, and a 2-meter vertical capacity. Its full-contouring head with a 50 HP rating enables precise machining of high-temperature aerospace alloys in a single setup, reducing cycle times while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Greg Kramer, Chief Technology Officer, commented:
“These machines are adding new capabilities to our shop that very few factories in the United States can offer. More importantly, they provide our customers with more solutions by performing multiple operations more efficiently on a single machine.”

This investment underscores GTC’s ongoing commitment to providing advanced manufacturing solutions, supporting critical aerospace and defense programs, and maintaining a workforce capable of delivering precision and reliability at scale.

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GENERAL ATOMICS SELECTS GENERAL TOOL COMPANY
TO PROVIDE CRITICAL HARDWARE FOR FORD-CLASS CARRIER

Cincinnati, Ohio – October 1, 2018 – General Tool Company (GTC) announced today it has been selected by General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) to deliver critical hardware for the Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS Enterprise (CVN 80).

This procurement will include Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) items such as the motor support structures, trough covers and other associated components. This award supports GA-EMS’ full production contract award by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for delivery of EMALS and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) systems for installation aboard CVN 80, the third of the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers. EMALS and AAG have been installed on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), which recently completed sea trials.

EMALS is a complete launch system designed to replace the steam catapults. The electric motor-based AAG system provides for aircraft deceleration during aircraft carrier recovery operations. EMALS and AAG are designed to launch and arrest a broad range of aircraft, while providing higher reliability, greater efficiency and lower maintenance.

General Tool Company is a defense and aerospace subcontract manufacturer located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1947, GTC’s team of experts has supplied welding, precision machining and assembly services to Fortune 1000 companies in support of their most mission critical programs. For more information, visit GTC’s website at www.gentool.com or contact Peter Borden at (513) 733-5500.

GA-EMS is a global leader in the research, design, and manufacture of first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ history of research, development and technology innovation has led to an expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions supporting aviation, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and processing and monitoring applications for critical defense, industrial and commercial customers worldwide.

General Atomics Press Contact: EMS-MediaRelations@ga.com

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