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Gerding Enterprises, Inc. (GEI) is a distinguished leader in aerospace parts manufacturing with a rich history spanning 65 years. Founded in 1960 by Charles and MaryAnn Gerding, the company began humbly in a basement workshop where Charlie innovatively adapted a spinning lathe using a Harley Davidson transmission. Since then, GEI has evolved into a world-class machine, welding, and spinning shop based in Dittmer, Missouri, employing over 30 skilled professionals. The company specializes in metal parts machining and fabrication, including complex sheet metal fabrication and forming with tight tolerances. GEI is renowned nationally as one of the premier weld shops, certified to weld aluminum, stainless steel, and steel, and utilizes proprietary spinning processes to produce parts for military and commercial aircraft, missiles, as well as commercial lighting and furniture applications. Gerding Enterprises prides itself on maintaining the highest quality standards, holding ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications, and is weld certified to AWS D17.1 and AWS D1.1 standards. The company is also ITAR registered and recognized as a preferred supplier to The Boeing Company, having provided parts for Boeing across the USA, England, Israel, and Puerto Rico. Its aerospace heritage includes contributions to historic space programs such as Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and the Space Shuttle, as well as numerous fighter jets, bombers, missiles, and cargo aircraft. Beyond aerospace, GEI has undertaken diverse projects including experimental work for Los Alamos National Laboratory and manufacturing an 8,000-pound government lottery machine for Puerto Rico that remains operational since 1982. As a family-owned business rooted in American craftsmanship and innovation, Gerding Enterprises continues to uphold a commitment to quality, efficiency, and affordability. The company attributes its longevity and success to the dedication of its customers, suppliers, and employees, celebrating 65 years of excellence in 2025. GEI remains a proud contributor to the aerospace industry and beyond, delivering superior worldwide services with a legacy of craftsmanship and reliability.