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COMBINING TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITION SINCE 1976 See in the news section GK Machine equipment picture in April Oregonian New Equipment Expands GK Machine’s Capabilities ISO 9001:2008 The Ultimate Benchmark Top Hat Mushroom Expands Operations GK Machine receives innovation award GK Machine continues to invest in state-of -the art equipment and tech- nology allowing us to manufacture high-quality, close tolerance, custom fabrication with precision and accuracy. GK Machine’s advance laser technology allows better consistency from part to part, lower cost from less scrap and quicker production times. The new Trumpf laser produces cleaner, burr free cuts and offers special fixturing of prefabricated parts. Whether it’s a simple blank or intricate artwork or lettering we have the capabilities to offer variety of solutions to your fabrication needs. With multiple lasers we can process large production runs quickly and efficiently. GK Machine’s facility is capable of handling all your fabrication needs. August 2012 ISO 9001:2008 QM Certification The Ultimate Benchmark in Manufacturing The ISO 9001 Certification is an International Quality Standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a worldwide federation of national standards bodies representing over 120 countries. ISO 9001 certification instills customer confidence and verifies that the organization who has met ISO 9001 certification requirements has an effective management system that meets internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standards. ISO 9001 Certification is the ultimate global benchmark for quality management. It is critical for taking GK Machine, Inc.’s busi- ness, profitability and market potential to the next level in its evolution as a quality man- aged company. GK Machine, Inc. received the ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Parts, Large and Small Equipment in May 2012. With this certification in hand, GK Machine is well position for the future and in- creases our confidence to produce complex It is designed to improve competitiveness leading to a lower production costs for our customers. While ISO will help to streamline efficiencies, provide cost containment and improve consistency and information flow, it is also designed to improve time management, improve employee motiva- tion and provide traceability and accountability through- out an organization. The 9001 ISO standard pro- vides a flexible framework for a customer focused busi- ness management system to continuously improve perfor- mance and growth. products and services. The ISO standard covers all aspects of an organization everything from identifying processes to defining roles and responsibilities, from policy documentation require- ments to the importance of under- standing and meeting all customer requirements. GK Machine is developing plans to improve it’s internal and external communica- tion, employee training, monitor- ing and measurement of produc- tion processes. One of the main reasons for developing this news- letter you are now reading is to increase our direct communication with you, our valued customer . ISO’s EIGHT QUALITY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES Customer Focus Leadership Involvement of People Business Approach Systems Approach to Management Continual Improvement Factual Approach to Decision Making Mutual Beneficial Supplier Relations FINAL ... THOUGHTS GK Machine, Inc. receives AE50 Award for Innovation! GK's H8 Bare Root Tree Digger was recognized by the American Society of Agriculture and Biological in March 2012 Resource Magazine. The award focuses on products and systems that save growers and producers time, money and labor! GK Machine, Inc. receives AE50 Award for Innovation! PO BOX 427 DONALD, OR 97020-0427 Gerhard, Mark, Chef, Will and Brian -GK Machine’s customer service team ...Customer Service. Call them today! 503-678-5585 You hear the words all the time, but what do they really mean to you? "Standing behind the sale with excellent service keeps the customer satisfied and coming back for more," says Gary Grossen, President of GK Machine, Inc. Here at GK Machine, the customer is the focus. You'll receive the answer to your question, they'll find the part you need to keep you moving, they'll provide the guidance you require to get the job accomplished—and you're on your way to productivity! Here at GK Machine, we have some of the very best Customer Service Representatives in the business. Put their combined 100+ years of knowledge and experience to work for you.

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