Gent Machine is long steeped in CNC machining tradition. Not only is it in our blood, passed down from one generation to the next, but often within our employee’s families. Looking down the hallways of our office, pride is evident in the long line of images starting with the company’s start in 1880 in Rockford, Illinois. The company then moved on to Richmond Heights in 1927 and South Euclid in 1941. The pristine black and white photographs are hung with absolute precision, emphasizing the precision in every part and every detail the company endeavors to embark upon. The row of pictures ends with the latest acquisition and current home located on Kirby Avenue in Cleveland OH. Gent strives every day to continue the tradition and magic of all things machining within its sphere.

While the davenport, acmes, and swiss cnc machines toil hard daily, there is one special piece of equipment that specifically performs to mark the special occasions in the shop - a Union Pacific Rotary Snow Plow Brass Lunkenheimer Steam Locomotive Whistle. The brass whistle shines with pride and signifies to all that a special event has occurred when its roar is heard. We celebrate daily occasion’s such as a new job coming on line, as when we were honored to machine ventilator parts and do our part in the fight against Covid-19. We celebrate passing our IATF 16949:2016 audit. We celebrate the service of our employees. This past week, Herb Young pulled the cord and the whistle blew in honor of his distinguished 45 years of service to the company. Thank you for your service to Gent Machine and to your country, Herb. We are honored by your integrity and that you chose to spend your career with us.

Gent Machine understands that its long machining history is the foundation of its future. Years of experience have helped us hone in on what we specialize within the machining industry, turning bar stock ranges from 1/64” to 2” in diameter to meet our customer’s blue prints. As precision machinists, we do more that turn stock. We keep people safe in their automobiles, ensure our troops have precise equipment needed to defend our country, and provide solid jobs in the Cleveland community. All reasons to whistle, indeed.