1980's
In 1983 two professional engineers; A.W. Wright III and Francis E. Glenn, Jr., both with experience and expertise in the design of material handling systems and structural engineering, joined together to form Glenn & Wright, Inc. In the early years the Company focused on providing their services to the foundry industry, with specific emphasis on molding and casting systems for the automotive and other related industries. Initially, the Company primarily offered its customers design, engineering, and construction services; but, in just a few short years a manufacturing facility was added. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL the Company has been providing its customers with quality projects since the inception.
1990's
As the Company grew, it introduced its capabilities to other industries and began to diversify its industry expertise. By the mid 1990’s the Company was providing design-build services to the lime industry, chemical products industry, feed manufacturing industry, cement industry, wood products industry, aggregates industry and other industries which needed innovative bulk material handling solutions. To establish a brand name more closely linked to the Company’s expanded capabilities, the Company established its trade name of GW Systems in August of 1997 and became known by its customers and industry peers as GW Systems.
2000's
Through the 2000's, GW Systems continued to offer custom design-build bulk material handling solutions to a diverse group of industries. Building upon the previous decade, the company transitioned itself well from a fabrication and construction management firm into a reputable proven design build turn key provider. With technology, innovative engineering, and the drive to explore new markets; GW Systems has built its reputation on providing custom engineered systems to a diverse range of customers.
2010's
As the company moves forward; the early 2010's have already brought many unique opportunities. GW Systems has positioned itself to serve a mulititude of markets and sustain growth through customer and competitor relationships spread throughout several industries. Operating together with four divisions retained by a Holding Company; the organization has in place a management team within each division maintaining unsurpassed leadership and innovatinve ideas. Each one brings a new set of skills that complement each other in both management style and reputation. With almost 30 years of experience, the company is strong and capable moving forward in a market where diversity and innovation are instrumental in the movement toward building success.