At GSI each of our resources plays a very important role in our success. Those of the utmost importance are the people who bring it all together. Each and every employee not only performs the day to day tasks that still require human interaction but also additionally contributes their diversified life experience and ideas to help us surpass the norm. To further expand personnel capabilities GSI practices strategic outsourcing for specialty consultants. Many professionals are eager to work with GSI for exposure to the advanced technology and the freedom of expression we can offer. By assembling diverse, project directed, Core Teams we are afforded not only the dedication, experience, and skill of our long-term employees, but new ideas and a broader range of talent. Temporary partners are chosen for their proven expertise and willingness to interact, share with, and grow with GSI personnel. Besides yielding great cost benefits this has strengthened our modest workforce and endowed them with a confidence enabling relaxed professional interaction with other business contacts they might traditionally perceive as outsiders. Very few GSI contacts are considered outsiders for long. The development of strong working relationships with both regular customers and approved suppliers has not only advanced us beyond some of our competitors but has also allowed us to be a part of their growth and improvement. Our customers' needs and satisfaction always remain GSI's top priority. We are very aware that that degree of satisfaction has been strengthened, over the years, by key suppliers who have continued to provide the very best in products and service. Foremost among our top suppliers are TOOL & ABRASIVES SALES CO., Z-Mike, and Zontec Corp.

In addition to providing GSI's grinder maintenance equipment base, Mr. Bill Ritchie, and his staff at Tool & Abrasives Sales, bring the latest technology to our grinding processes by keeping abreast of new developments.

We've found their knowledge, service, and advanced technology in the application of the Cincinnati Milicron ® grinding wheels and Cimcool ® cutting fluids to far surpass that of anyone else operating in the tri-state area. They are also knowledgeable in a variety of other industrial products. If you would like information, or just wish to find out more about their services, please visit their site by clicking on the tool abrasive logo.

As previously mentioned in our Precision & Technology section, GSI's product evaluation is supported by the world's most advanced non-contact laser micrometers from Z-Mike. We invite you to visit their site as well.

GSI has utilized Zontec's SPC software for years. Recently their new Windows compatible version has completely revolutionized our analytical capabilities, as well as boosting our documents control, records retention, and Y2K compliance. Their program easily satisfies SPC, gauge R&R, and many more elements of QS & ISO 9000, while providing a familiar, user friendly, environment