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GMP Friction Products Develops Friction Materials for Wind Energy Turbine Markets

Brakes Stop and Hold Wind Turbine Blades for Emergency, High Winds or Maintenance - January 19, 2012


Strong Military Focus Creates Unique Single POC for Government Programs

GMP Friction Products streamlines communication with the military by offering a single point of contact for all project communication. - October 20, 2011


GMP Friction Products Employees Participate in Healthy Lifestyle Challenge to Win a Healthy Home-Cooked Meal

Five Month Program has 62% of Employees Participating; President to Cook Winners’ Meal - August 31, 2011


Leader in Manufacturing Powdered Metal Friction Products Seeks AS9100C Aerospace Certification

GMP Friction Products Modifies Work Flow Process to Meet Strict Quality Requirements for Aerospace Components - June 15, 2011


GMP Friction Products to Exhibit Brake and Clutch Friction Products at 2011 Defense Logistics Agency Conference

June 8, 2011


Self-Certified Woman-Owned Business is Leader in Manufacturing Powdered Metal Friction Products

GMP Friction Products Provides Friction Materials for Industry and Military - April 25, 2011


GMP Friction Products Awarded ISO 9001:2008

Internationally Recognized Certification Measures Consistency in Process, Procedure and Quality Performance in Manufacture of Friction Materials - March 23, 2011


GMP Friction Products to Exhibit Brake and Clutch Products at the CONEXPO/AGG and ICON Expo

March 2, 2011


GMP Friction Products to Exhibit Brake and Clutch Friction Products at World Ag Expo

Friction Material Parts Showcased at Booth 3822 Pavilion C in the International Agri-Center - January 18, 2011


GMP Friction Products to Exhibit Brake and Clutch Friction Products at Defense Logistics Agency Show

August 3, 2010


GMP Friction Products Nears AS9100C Compliance for Aerospace Industry Certification

Compliance Plus Enterprise Directing the Certification Process Efforts - June 3, 2010


Akron Manufacturer Stays Strong in Ever-Changing Economy

GMP Friction Products Expands Services and Plans for Growth as Economy Recovers - December 8, 2009


Akron Manufacturer Celebrates 80 Years of Operation

GMP Friction Products Survives Economic Downturn, Offers Expanded Services - October 23, 2009


GMP Friction Products Awarded ISO 9000:2000 Certification for Excellence in Manufacturing

Certification Exhibits their Commitment to High Quality in Manufacturing Standards - May 29, 2009


GMP Friction Products Provides Laser Cutting Services

New Laser Cutting Machine Presents More Effective and Innovative Services - March 5, 2009


GMP Friction Products Buys Specialty Metal Press

New Machine Offers Improved Speed and Quality Consistency - November 25, 2008


GMP Friction Products Sponsors Educational Programs

Students Gain Hands-On Research Experience, Contacts, and Skills Through Industry Partnerships - October 1, 2008


GMP Friction Products Offers Paper Friction Materials

New Product Line Allows Manufacturer to Meet Additional Friction Material Needs - July 24, 2008


GMP Friction Products Expands Production Capabilities

New Capabilities Allow Manufacturer to Fill Smaller Orders, Make Specialty Sized Parts - July 10, 2008


GMP Friction Products Enhances Customer Service

Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Adds Support for Sales Staff and Customers - April 30, 2008


GMP Friction Products Expands Market Coverage

Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Adds Support for Growing Customer Base - April 30, 2008


GMP Friction Products Expands West Coast Presence

Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Adds to Staff to Support New Regional Market - January 31, 2008

GMP Friction Products Launches New Website

Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Adds Friction Materials Information to Site - November 27, 2007


Akron Clutch Manufacturer’s Quick Turnaround Saves the Day for Gulf Oil Rig Operator

Rapid Delivery of Order Allows Oil Rig to Avoid Repairs Shutdown - November 14, 2007


Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Updates Name

Friction Products Producer Changes Name as Part of Modernization Campaign - September 18, 2007


Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Expands Midwest Market Coverage

Friction Products Producer Hires Manufacturer’s Rep to Diversify Customer Base - July 27, 2007


GMP Friction Products
1195 Home Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44310-2508

PH: 330-633-1226 x 313
FAX: 330-630-4053
GMPSales@gempco.com




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