G.S. Precision Expands in Brattleboro
| Source: Brattleboro Reformer G.S. Precision’s acquisition of a third property in the Exit 1 Industrial Park on John Seitz Drive and fifth manufacturing facility overall is being billed as a way for the company to solidify its commitment to future growth and stability within the global aerospace and defense industry. “It really made sense for us as it is sandwiched between two of our other facilities on John Seitz Drive,” said Kurt D. Kwader, whose title is “Lean and Continuous Improvement Leader” at G.S. Precision. The $1.25 million sale for 343 John Seitz Drive went into town records Monday. G.S. Precision had previously been leasing the property from Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. Some work began in the space in the beginning of the month right after making the purchase and sale agreement, Kwader said. “We started moving equipment in and started operations,” he said. “Soon after the machines were qualified, we started running product. It’s not for 100 percent of the building. We still got other things in the works — bringing in or expanding or taking on. That’s still upcoming.” In a statement, G.S. Precision President and CEO Matt O’Connell called the additional space “needed as we continue our growth and vertical integration with capabilities that we had previously outsourced.” Kwader declined to go into specifics, citing ongoing negotiations related to acquiring other businesses and equipment. G.S. Precision also is experiencing some of the challenges other companies in similar industries are facing related to short staffing. Kwader said O’Connell has spoken about G.S. Precision being hurt much less than similar businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and being situated to come out of it on much better footing. “The future looks super bright in terms of what we’ve got forecasted for fiscal year 2022,” Kwader said, noting that FY21 for the company ends in October. “The business is on a very upward trajectory and that’s very encouraging.”Not a lot of businesses are out buying buildings and expanding right now, Kwader said. “It’s very difficult times for sure,” he said. Kwader described the company being “heavily entrenched” in the manufacturing of aerospace defense parts for engines that power aircraft. He said during the pandemic, people weren’t traveling as much and airlines were cutting down on the number of flights. “You’re seeing a huge uptick in air travel now as, of course, the vaccine is out and people are a little more comfortable,” he said. “That will trickle down.” With more air flight overall comes the need for more parts and aircraft, he said. The purchase of the 24,644-square-foot 343 John Seitz marks the third building G.S. Precision owns in Brattleboro and uses as a manufacturing facility. It was built in 1987 and spans 4.58 acres. The company also has a facility in Keene, N.H., and one in Mexico. |
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