Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house are (left to right): Ramsey Councilman Peter Kilman; Assemblyman Robert Auth; Glebar VP Customer Service Mark Scanel; Glebar President John Bannayan; Glebar Chairman and CEO Adam Cook; Member of the Ramsey Chamber of Commerce Jodi Smith; Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi; Member of the Ramsey Chamber of Commerce Helen Hodge; and Joanne Cimiluca from the Office of County Executive James Tedesco.
November 3, 2015 - Ramsey, New Jersey-based Glebar Co. celebrated the full startup of operations in Ramsey, New Jersey with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and open house at its new and fully integrated, state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing facility.
In July, the company announced its move from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, where it occupied several locations for more than 60 years.
Glebar is a manufactures precision grinding systems including centerless grinders, gauging systems, double disc grinders, and secondary process devices. Demand for its machine systems has increased over the past two years, and employee headcount has grown by more than 65 percent over the same time period. Glebar machines operate in six continents with a significant footprint in Europe and Asia. Key markets include medical, metals, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and mining.
“In the 1980s, New Jersey was home to over 110,000 manufacturing companies. Today, there are less than 14,000,” said Adam Cook, CEO, Glebar. “We believe in the Made in the USA and Made in New Jersey, and want to continue contributing to U.S domestic growth and the New Jersey economy. Glebar has been in New Jersey for 63 years and we take immense pride in that. Today, we proudly open our doors to customers and our neighbors in Ramsey to celebrate our accomplishments and mark the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in Glebar company history.”
Glebar has invested in capital equipment and automation improvements for the new 44,560-sq.-ft. facility. Upgraded filtration and ventilation, more efficient power systems and motion controlled LED lighting are some of the environmentally friendly features of the building.
The ribbon-cutting event brings together many of Glebar’s clients, partners and numerous invited guests including the Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi, Ramsey Town Councilmembers and members of the Ramsey Chamber of Commerce. Company management and guests will deliver special remarks; participants will be provided a tour of the manufacturing facility.
Glebar's new headquarters is located at 565 East Crescent Ave., Ramsey, in Bergen County, New Jersey.
