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Gunite Corp.

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$300.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

GUNITE A vision for the future built on 150 years of innovation. With its roots established on the banks of the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois, in 1854 Gunite became the first foundry west of New York to develop a process for the founding of malleable iron. As our nation grew into the 19th century and the needs of our citizens became more complex, Gunite continued to develop innovative processes and products. From its early days of manufacturing sled runners, cooking utensils and components for the burgeoning farm implement market, Gunite has never lost sight of the importance of developing new technology. In 1924, Gunite entered into the newly emerging commercial transportation market with its introduction of cast iron brake drums followed by the development of cast iron wheels for heavy-duty trucks in 1932. While these products may not stir thoughts of technology and innovation today, they were essential elements in the evolution of the industry. Gunite brake drums led to safer vehicle operation and Gunite cast spoke wheels helped early commercial trucks to haul heavier loads over less than consistent road surfaces. In the 1940's and 1950's Gunite continued to expand its product line to meet the needs of other commercial vehicles beyond the now flourishing trucking industry. As new generations of trucks and vehicles were developed for the more demanding environments of off-highway applications such as those of the mining, timber and oil industries, Gunite was a leader...

Director, Marketing
Thomas F. Parsons
Number of Employees 664
Contact Information

302 Peoples Ave

Rockford, Illinois 61104-7035

www.gunite.com

(815) 964-3301

NAICS Code Steel Foundries (except Investment): 331513

News & Analysis

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  • Gunite offers updated Slack Adjuster Maintenance Manual and wall chart

    - 2000-05-01

    Gunite Corp. has published a newly updated version of its Slack Adjuster Maintenance Manual along with a fully illustrated Slack Adjuster Installation and Inspection wall chart. Both are available in English as well as Spanish. The newly updated Maintenance Manual covers the complete recommended procedures for the installation, operation...

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  • Updated slack adjuster maintenance manual and wall chart

    - 2000-04-01

    Gunite Corp. has published a newly updated version of its Slack Adjuster Maintenance Manual along with a fully illustrated Slack Adjuster Installation and Inspection wall chart. Both are available in English as well as Spanish. The newly updated Maintenance Manual covers the complete recommended procedures for the installation, operation...

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  • Johnstown America Industries Says Employees at Gunite Plant Strike

    - 1998-04-28

    CHICAGO--BUSINESS WIRE--April 28, 1998--Johnstown America Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAII) said today that the Company has received notification from Local 718 of the U.A.W. that employees at JAII's Gunite Corporation subsidiary would no longer work without a labor agreement and a strike commenced on April 27, 1998. On...

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  • New design features for Gunite automatic slack adjusters improve performance

    - 1998-04-01

    Gunite Corp. introduces a new clevis design on its complete line of automatic slack adjusters. The new precision fit collar lock clevis design allows for quick and easy installation while providing a consistent, tight tolerance between the clevis and the pushrod. Gunite has also incorporated a newly designed, longer...

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  • Johnstown America To Acquire Truck Components, Inc. For $16.00 Per Share

    - 1995-06-14

    CHICAGO--BUSINESS WIRE--June 14, 1995--Johnstown America Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAII) today announced that it has entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Johnstown America will acquire Truck Components, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRCK) at a price of $16.00 per share in cash. Truck Components, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, is a major producer of...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Thomas F. Parsons Director, Marketing
Chris Christiansen Manager-Technical Sales & Service-Central Region
Dale Christiansen Manager, Quality Assurance

Organization Position Status
Gunite Corporation Director, Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Gunite Corporation Manager-Technical Sales & Service-Central Region Current

Organization Position Status
Gunite Corporation Manager, Quality Assurance Current