GWS Tool Group Announces Application Specialist, Chris Sequeira

November 2, 2020- Chris Sequeira has filled the position of Application Specialist at GWS Tool Group. In this role, Chris will be responsible for supporting GWS distributors and key metalworking customers in the application of GWS high-performance cutting tool solutions. Cutting tools from GWS include both standard and purpose-built tooling, such as end mills, form […]

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GWS Tool Group Announces Acquisition of Intrepid Tool Industries 

The acquisition of Intrepid extends geographic reach and custom product capability, further entrenching GWS as a leading custom tooling provider in North America. Tavares, FL January 7, 2020 – GWS Tool Group is pleased to announce it has acquired Intrepid Tool Industries (“Intrepid”). Intrepid is the first add-on acquisition in 2020 for GWS. Located near […]

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GWS Tool Group Releases New Zombie Whirler

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2019 – “You Just Can’t Kill the Zombie” means exactly what you’d think. The longevity of the tool is unmatched. The term “Zombie” came directly from our customers, who noted that they just couldn’t seem to kill the insert.  Proprietary ultra-fine micrograin carbide substrate combined with low-friction geometry and enhanced […]

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L Squared Capital Partners Leads Investment in GWS Tool Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Investment will support GWS’ continued consolidation of the high performance consumable cutting tools sector  Newport Beach, CA, September 18, 2019 – L Squared Capital Partners (“L Squared”) and GWS Tool Group (“GWS” or the “Company”) today announced that L Squared has partnered with GWS management to recapitalize the Company. Financial terms of […]

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Visit GWS at the EASTEC 2019

GWS Tool Group is exhibiting at the 2019 EASTEC show taking place in West Springfield, MA. You can find us in booth #5621 on May 14-16th at the Eastern States Exposition Center to see our latest precision cutting tools and meet with our experienced staff. Come see our brand new GWS Tooling Catalog, featuring our […]

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For Gummy Materials like 304 Stainless or Titanium 6Al4V, take Aim with the PYSTL series End Mills from GWS

Customers machining materials like 304 stainless steel or Ti-6Al4V know that their tendency to generate excessive heat while sticking to the tool create unique machining challenges that require unique geometry to successfully mill. Enter the PYSTL series end mills from GWS Tool Group, designed with an array of purpose-built features that specifically take aim at […]

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GWS Tool Group Announces Acquisition of Benchmark Carbide

IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2018 GWS Tool Group Announces Acquisition of Benchmark Carbide  TAVARES, FL – GWS Tool Group announced today the acquisition of Custom Carbide Corp (A/K/A Benchmark Carbide) of Springfield, Massachusetts (“Benchmark”). Founded in 1980, Benchmark has become an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of standard high performance […]

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GWS Tool Group Announces Acquisition of Benchmark Carbide

IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2018 GWS Tool Group Announces Acquisition of Benchmark Carbide  TAVARES, FL – GWS Tool Group announced today the acquisition of Custom Carbide Corp (A/K/A Benchmark Carbide) of Springfield, Massachusetts (“Benchmark”). Founded in 1980, Benchmark has become an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of standard high […]

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GWS Tool Group is Now Available on MachiningCloud

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2017 – Over 2,800 GWS Tool Group milling tools are now available on MachiningCloud. GWS Tool Group Tool is a manufacturer of highly engineered custom, standard and modified standard carbide cutting tools. MachiningCloud is a product data provider for world-leading cutting tool manufacturers, CNC machines and workholding. The GWS MachiningCloud partnership utilizes […]

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GWS Tool Group Announces Acquisition of Balax Inc.

The acquisition of Balax Inc. represents a significant addition to GWS, bringing incremental premium tapping solutions of both the standard and custom variety to the GWS portfolio. The Balax name in production tapping solutions is cemented in 65 years of experience and will marry perfectly with GWS’ current rapid-tap production unit to create greater value […]

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