GT Midwest's History
GT Sales & Manufacturing was founded in 1946.
When Nick Onofrio joined the business in 1984, GT was focused on industrial insulation and industrial rubber hose, gaskets, belting, urethane, etc. and operated only in Wichita and Tulsa. At the end of 1985, the business split. Nick took the Wichita operation, and the other owner took the Tulsa operation.
Since then, GT has grown from a handful of people and one location to almost 160 people across four states through both acquisition and organic growth.
Highlights include the acquisition of Ranger Rubber in Omaha, Nebraska, in the early '90s, the merger with Midwest Bolt and Supply in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2000, and the acquisition of Bolts, Etc. in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2015.
After the acquisition of Midwest Bolt and Supply, GT Sales & Manufacturing rebranded itself as GT Midwest in 2001.
Today GT sells a wide variety of materials and supplies into the manufacturing and construction markets throughout the region. The company is headquartered in Wichita.
Our Mission
GT Midwest's mission is to provide world-class industrial supplies and products, fabricated parts and customer services at or below competitive price levels. We strive to be an acknowledged leader in industrial distribution measured in terms of total quality, managed growth and customer satisfaction.
Our Strategy
We can and will fulfill our mission and goals by enthusiastically seeking never-ending improvement. We are committed to the basic philosophy that if we take exceptional care of our people and exceptional care of our customers, the business will take care of itself.
Our Quality Policy
We will consistently and aggressively pursue total satisfaction/zero errors in the products we manufacture and distribute, the services we provide and the processes we employ. We will monitor our progress toward that goal.
