AboutJC Gibbons Manufacturing Inc
CONTRACT MACHINING SERVICES
We are a US manufacturer that is proud of our history and evolution over the years. View any of the years shown below to see important milestones in our history. Click on each of the years to see what happened at JCGibbons MFG Inc!
2020
Six additional Davenport Screw Machines were purchased to increase capacity and reach a total of 28 machines
2018
Two additional Davenport Model B’s were purchased to add to our growing department now at 23 Davenports.
2016
A new cell was created adding an additional 4 axis lathe and a mini mill giving JCGibbons the opportunity to grow with the rising demands of new production requirements.
2015
A high volume Mectron vision system was installed giving JCGibbons the ability to manage additional requirements by their customers. In addition, a new Brother TC-S2D drill and tap machine was added into the CNC department allowing for rapid milling, drilling and tapping operations.
2013
The Johnford TC-35 was added to our CNC department giving us the ability to produce bar fed product 3 inches in diameter.
2011
A Daewoo Lynx 210L CNC machining lathe was purchased, increasing capacity to four CNC machining lathes.
2009
A second Eurotech Elite CNC machining lathe was purchased, increasing capacity to three CNC machining lathes.
2007
Jerry’s third son Dan joined the JCG team and became the third Gibbons to join the fold.
2000
With floor space maxed out and production requirements increasing, it was time for a move. A newer 22,000 sq. ft. location in Livonia was identified and purchased, marking the first move in over 35 years. JCG now had room to increase production and space for growth in the future.
1995
Jerry’s son Jeff decided to make a career change and join the company.
1993
Eurotech Elite SL 5 axis lathe and Excel 510 vertical mill were purchased. Glendale building was turned into CNC machining center housing all CNC equipment.
1987
Glendale building next door was purchased as additional storage and future home of additional equipment. Miyano BNC 34T CNC Lathe was purchased.
1985
First CNC Machine – Mori Seiki SL4 was purchased, expanding capacity, adding prototype capabilities and upgrading technology.
1975
Built a 2500 sq ft. addition as additional screw machines were added.
1972
Purchased first two new Davenports.
1969
John and Jerry purchased their first used Davenport from AMSCO and Wendel Rogers for $4,000. Their first job was to manufacture 300,000 bushings a month. With five spindles and the ability to back burr, the one Davenport out produced the three Brown and Sharpes and one Acme Gridley that had been previously running the bushings. Ironically, they nearly sold the Davenport before it was even unloaded for $5000 but better judgment told them they were on to something and they kept the machine. Today J.C.Gibbons has 20 Davenports in its arsenal.
Funny Note: The reason that JC Gibbons even got into Davenports was because of the bushing job they were manufacturing. That job was a result of Jerry’s wife Carolee who gave the owner of the company she was temping for Jerry’s business card. John and Jerry received the PO and production increased so much that they purchased the Davenport to meet the demands of production.
1965
Moved into a 2,400 sq ft building with a 1,200 sq ft steel shed at 12715 Braile St. in Detroit. John used all his financial resources to make the move happen. Within the week, he was notified that the bulk of the directional lever work that helped build the company was moving south. John and Jerry had to regroup and develop a new customer base immediately.
1963
Purchased two used 7/8” Acme Gridley’s Model G. Each machine cost $300 and was considered junk. John and Jerry also fixed and repaired both machines making them production ready. Purchased a Whirl single spindle screw machine.
1962
Purchased first used OG Brown and Sharpe.
1960
J.C. Gibbons Mfg. moved to Finkle and Meyers streets in Detroit, Michigan into a 450 sq ft vacant building with 7’ ceilings that was previously used by a coal company. John and Jerry fixed it up and rented it for the next five years.
JCG hires their first employee!
Purchased a used air compressor to help with production on Traubs.
Manufactured 50,000 carburetor jets a month for the Ford Wixom plant.
September 1959
John Clifton Gibbons (the original JCG) used entire savings of $4000 to purchase three Traubs (two A25’s and one x A15), one chip spinner and a Toledo Scale to start the company. It left him with $18 in the bank. John was laid off by Ford as a machine repairman for the second time when an opportunity presented itself through two customers, Inland Tool and Servco Inc., to manufacture directional levers for Chevy, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick.
