In today’s competitive market, GF understands that cutting operational costs should never mean cutting corners. By combining quality assurance with supply chain innovation, we help OEMs build streamlined, profitable operations that last. Let’s move forward together. #GF, #Costreduction, #operationalefficiency #supplychain
GF
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Livonia, Michigan 4,675 followers
Going Forward, GF is More Than Just Fasteners.
About us
General Fasteners Company is now GF! At GF, we’ve evolved beyond fasteners to become a trusted partner in global supply chain management. For over 70 years, GF has been a full-service distributor, excelling at providing great products, superior customer service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued customers. GF serves Automotive, Heavy Truck, Industrial, Medical and Military customers as a leading edge systems integrator. Through our unique management and control programs we combine superior, customized services and technology to give our customers bottom line value. With over 100,000 SKU’s, GF is your source for a wide range of Fastener and Assembly Components in over 40 product categories. Over half the items we supply are specifically engineered for our customer’s unique applications, and many are non-fastener items such as stampings, molded plastics and composites, mechanical assemblies, kits of various configurations, fittings, private labeled products, and many more.
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http://www.genfast.com
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- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Livonia, Michigan
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1952
- Specialties
- Vendor Manged Inventory (VMI), Fastener Engineering & VA/VE, Eliminating Process Waste (LEAN), Collaborative Risk Management for Fastener Applications, Supply Chain Management, Fastener and Assembly Component Products, Multi-Bin Kanban Systems, and Engineering Testing
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19500 Victor Pkwy
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Livonia, Michigan 48152, US
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13319 Carowinds Blvd., Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28273, US
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AV. 5 de Febrero, 1702-C Bodega 1
Zona Industrial Benito Juarez
Queretaro, 76120, MX
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At GF, we are more than just fasteners—With 800+ global suppliers, 15 strategic locations, and in-house engineering and testing, we turn fastener availability, quality, and reliability into a strategic edge for your business. #Goingforward #Supplychain #Fasteners #VMI
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At Schneider Electric, our success is built on strong supplier relationships that drive quality, innovation, sustainability, and resilience. Today, we’re proud to recognize four outstanding North America Supplier partners whose contributions have made a measurable impact on our journey: 🏆 Quality Award – General Fasteners For delivering exceptional quality with near-zero defects and pioneering solutions to complex challenges like hydrogen embrittlement. 🏆 Supply Chain Impact Award – AMRAN For stepping up as a true strategic partner during critical transformation phases, helping us restore momentum and rebuild trust. 🏆 Sustainability Champion of the Year – MIGAL For achieving a 97% CO₂ reduction and full compliance with sustainability standards, setting a benchmark for responsible practices. 🏆 Supplier of the Year – Tecnofil For raising the bar in competitiveness, collaboration, and sustainability, proving what partnership truly means. A huge thank you to General Fasteners, AMRAN, MIGAL, and Tecnofil for your continued excellence and collaboration. Together, we’re shaping a future that’s innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused.
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GF is honored to receive Schneider Electric’s Quality Award as one of their top North America Supplier Partners — recognized for near-zero defects and innovative solutions to challenges like hydrogen embrittlement. We’re deeply grateful for the trust and collaboration — and proud to support their mission of excellence and sustainable innovation. 📸 Pictured: John Hickey, Vice President Sales and Operations, GF and Greg Miller, Chief Financial Officer, GF proudly representing our team at the North America Supplier Partner Summit. #GenFast #SchneiderElectric #QualityAward #SupplierExcellence #SustainableGrowth #ManufacturingInnovation
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🎉 Going Forward With GF Mexicali Warehouse 🎉 We’re proud to announce the grand opening of our new warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico — a major milestone in expanding our global footprint and delivering even greater value to our clients! This strategic expansion strengthens our supply chain, enhances delivery speed, and reinforces our commitment to scalable, customer-first solutions. By growing our presence in Mexico, we’re not just increasing capacity — we’re investing in proximity, agility, and long-term partnerships. Thank you to Bruno Cederborg Baez, Director of Mexico Operations, Chris Forcellina, Director of Operations GF, Ramon Molina, Mexicali Regional Manager, Jon K., Senior Logistics Supply Chain, Erica Kalkowski, Program Manager and all our GF team for your efforts and hard work! #GoingForward #VMI #Fasteners #supplychain
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Quality isn’t optional—it’s engineered. Our GF Technical Center of Excellence uses proprietary validation systems and collaborative design support to solve complex fastener challenges. #GoingForward #GFcanhelp #Engineering #fasteners #globalsupplychain
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Managing inventory shouldn’t slow you down. With Genfast’s VMI solutions, manufacturers gain real-time visibility, reduced stockouts, and seamless replenishment—all backed by decades of supply chain expertise. Let us help you simplify complexity and stay ahead of demand. #VMI #VendorManagedInventory #Genfast #SupplyChainSolutions #ManufacturingSupport #GFcanhelp
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👻Every manufacturer has nightmares… 👀 But at GF, we’re not afraid of the dark. We turn supply chain scares into success stories! 💪 #GfCanHelp #GoingForward #HappyHalloween
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From custom fasteners to VMI solutions, GF delivers more than parts—we deliver performance. Trusted by manufacturers across industries, we’re built to solve and ready to scale with you. #SupplyChainSolutions #BondedWarehousing #VMI #ManufacturingExcellence #GF
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