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GTP Hosts Lt. Governor Gilchrist

Posted by: GT Plastics 2 weeks ago

Michigan Lt. Governor Gilchrist and MEDC leadership visit GTP

Traverse City, Michigan, February 3, 2025 – Grand Traverse Plastics (GTP), a leader in customized plastic injection molded components, hosted a visit from Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist along with Jessie Mitchell and Matt McCauley from the Michigan Economic Development …

GTP Wins Award for Busbar Cable Support Bracket

Posted by: GT Plastics 3 months, 1 week ago

The SPE Automotive Innovation Award for Safety was presented to GTP

Traverse City, Michigan, November 14, 2024 – Grand Traverse Plastics (GTP), a leader in customized plastic injection molded components, received the Safety Award from the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) at the 53^rd Annual SPE Automotive …

GTP Announces New Plant Manager

Posted by: GT Plastics 7 months ago

GTP Promotes Telgenhof to Plant Manager

Traverse City, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 – Grand Traverse Plastics, a leader in custom injection molded plastics, announces Andrew Telgenhof has been promoted to Plant Manager.

A life-long resident of Northern Michigan, Andrew has been with GTP for twelve years, starting as an assembly …

GTP Announces New Finance VP

Posted by: GT Plastics 8 months, 2 weeks ago

GTP Has Promoted Schlecker from Controller to VP Finance

Traverse City, Thursday, June 6, 2024 – Grand Traverse Plastics, a leader in custom injection molded plastics, is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Schlecker to Vice President of Finance. Julie joined the organization as Controller in March of …

WHY GTP

Technical Expertise and Innovation

GTP is renowned for its profound expertise in materials, manufacturing, and automation. With a deep understanding of materials suitable for demanding environments, we excel in implementing efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes. Our culture of innovation drives proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, adoption of new technologies, and robust collaboration, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our field.

Cost-Competitiveness and Continuous Improvement

Tier 1 and OEM companies operate in a competitive environment. GTP offers competitive pricing without compromising on quality. GTP is a proactive partner in suggesting alternative materials (even developing new materials), designs, or manufacturing processes that can help customers continuously improve their overall costs while maintaining performance. Tier 1 and OEM companies navigate a fiercely competitive landscape. At GTP, we provide competitive pricing and continuous improvement without sacrificing quality. We're not afraid of a challenge and actively collaborate with our partners, offering proactive suggestions on innovative designs, alternative materials, and even develop new materials.

Strong Supply Chain Management

GTP stands as a dependable supplier with a robust supply chain, ensuring uninterrupted access to raw materials and averting production disruptions. Our longstanding relationships with suppliers, spanning over two decades, reflect our commitment to reliability. We take pride in being their preferred customer, maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships built on trust and excellence.

Sustainability Practices

GTP recognizes that true prosperity goes together with environmental responsibility. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond simply admiring the beauty around us. We actively integrate sustainable practices throughout our operations, from minimizing waste and conserving resources to implementing recycling and reuse programs.

Effective Communication and Collaboration

GTP knows that maintaining open communication channels with engineers, buyers, and management is essential. This includes timely updates on production schedules, potential issues, and any changes to materials or processes. GTP prides itself on timely responsiveness to customer inquiries and provides excellent customer service to build strong, long-term relationships.

With these qualities, GTP is a company that is not just a supplier but a valuable partner to Tier 1 and OEMs in the automotive and industrial industries.