PRESS RELEASES

To fortify its standing in the custom cutting tool industry, GWS is set to emerge as an autonomous division, branching out from Walter Tools, within the Sandvik Group. With fresh leadership spearheaded by a new President, our focus remains steadfast on expanding our reach in both custom and standard tooling sectors across North America. Tavares, […]

March 1, 2023 – Today is the start of our new Next Day and 2-Day flat shipping rates. Next day service shipping is now a flat $20 and our 2-day service is a flat $12. Please see rules and guidelines below and use promo code 1DAYSHIP OR 2DAYSHIP when placing your order. Rules/Guidelines: Tool(s) must […]

February 1, 2023 – Today is the first day of our 10/20 Turning Promotion that will run through March 31st, 2023. Please use code 10-20 when placing an order, as this promo applies only to profiling custom inserts and tooling produced by our GWS-TN location, formerly Peterson Tool in Nashville, TN. This limited time deal […]

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 […]

The acquisition of Peterson Tool Company strengthens GWS capability in the arena of custom tooling for the screw machine industry and specialty turning applications. The capability to produce machine-specific custom insert tooling solutions blends seamlessly with GWS’ current specialized insert production expertise to create another unique productivity enhancement resource for GWS customers. Tavares, FL May […]

March 7th, 2022 – Michael Osipowicz has filled the position of Application Specialist at GWS Tool Group. In this role, Michael will be responsible for supporting GWS distributors and key metalworking customers in the application of GWS high-performance cutting tool solutions. Michael has almost a decade of experience in industrial manufacturing and holds a Bachelor’s degree […]

January 4, 2022 – Leanne Smith has filled a position of North American Quality Engineer at GWS Tool Group. Leanne will be working out of our Arden, NC facility. In this role, she will be working to support and manage all GWS sites’ ISO Certifications and regulatory requirements. She will be supporting the management of […]

The acquisition of Carbide Tools Mfg. Inc (CTMI) further strengthens GWS capability and capacity in the arena of custom carbide round tooling. From porting tools and reamers to complex form tools and custom end mills, CTMI’s customer-driven mission marries perfectly with that of GWS.  Tavares, FL December 21, 2021 – GWS Tool Group is pleased […]

Tavares, FL November 22, 2021 – GWS Tool Group has signed an agreement to be acquired by Walter, a leading global metalworking manufacturer with a core emphasis on providing specialized machining solutions to its customers. GWS has a strong focus on the aerospace industry and provides a complementary product portfolio. This is a strategic opportunity […]

Introducing the new Hurrimill™ AT4 all-terrain end mill, a 4-flute high performance solid carbide end mill for ferrous and non-ferrous applications. This innovative new end mill is engineered for dynamic milling or conventional roughing, including slotting up to 2xD. Special radial end gashing enables drilling, steep ramping, and aggressive helical entry. The variable helix design […]