Intelligent Partnerships, Exceptional Solutions.
From gasket kitting in the 1940s to its 21st-century global partnerships, Deshler Group has continuously transformed itself: from service provider to alliance creator to integrated collaborator. It has flourished, throughout times of economic upheaval and rapid change alike, by increasingly making intentional resource-sharing and skill development priorities across its companies.
Intelligent Partnerships, Exceptional Solutions.
From gasket kitting in the 1940s to its 21st-century global partnerships, Deshler Group has continuously transformed itself: from service provider to alliance creator to integrated collaborator. It has flourished, throughout times of economic upheaval and rapid change alike, by increasingly making intentional resource-sharing and skill development priorities across its companies.
Intelligent Partnerships, Exceptional Solutions.
From gasket kitting in the 1940s to its 21st-century global partnerships, Deshler Group has continuously transformed itself: from service provider to alliance creator to integrated collaborator. It has flourished, throughout times of economic upheaval and rapid change alike, by increasingly making intentional resource-sharing and skill development priorities across its companies.
Deshler shares resources across our partners.
We offer creative solutions and fast response times because our companies’ executives stay on top of each other’s production schedules, long-term plans and short-term needs. Partner organizations share resources, warehousing space, shipping and transportation to improve each other’s workflow and add value for our customers.
Deshler shares expertise.
Our partner companies freely contribute their knowledge, sharing experience and industry-specific skills in manufacturing, assembly, packaging, information technology, and global logistics. We lift unnecessary barriers and fulfill mutual commitments to quality and success across our organizations.
Deshler shares ideas.
We invite team members to pioneer methods and envision unusual solutions, which we carefully study and further develop. Partners share insights from the industry-leading innovations and trouble-shooting methods they’ve developed over time. Cross-company teams then work together to design effective customer solutions.
Deshler shares ideas.
We invite team members to pioneer methods and envision unusual solutions, which we carefully study and further develop. Partners share insights from the industry-leading innovations and trouble-shooting methods they’ve developed over time. Cross-company teams then work together to design effective customer solutions.
Meet our People.
Our Heritage.
February 2021
2021 – GTM North Carolina Opens
In 2021, GTM expanded its footprint with a new regional headquarters in North Carolina to support its dedicated carrier operations for a long-term customer partner.
February 2020
2020 – Amanda Manufacturing Expands
In 2020, Amanda Manufacturing completed its facility expansion, adding increased manufacturing space, additional jobs, and an award-winning redesign of its corporate headquarters.
August 2018
Deshler Group Grows, Adding New Affiliate Unibond
Unibond, formerly known as Uni-Bond Brake, LLC, is now a member of the Deshler Group family of companies.
April 2018
Deshler is Featured in Crain’s Detroit Business
Deshler Group's continuing success story, as profiled by Crain's Detroit Business, was made possible by a series of innovative ideas and restructuring decisions.
December 2017
2017 – UniBond Joins Deshler Group
In 2017, Deshler acquired Uni-Bond Brake, LLC, a well-known heavy duty brake component manufacturer in Ferndale, Michigan. UniBond is now part of Amanda Products and is the seventh member of the Deshler family of companies.
July 2016
2016 – Deshler Acquires MSD Stamping
In 2016, Deshler Group purchased MSD Stamping in Livonia, Michigan, rebranding it as Amanda Manufacturing Michigan, adding capacity and expanding Amanda's product offerings.
January 2014
2014 – DAP Becomes Amanda International
In 2014, DAP began operating under its new name, Amanda International, highlighting its quality products, close ties to Amanda Manufacturing, and growing importance in the global manufacturing community.
2014 – Amanda Bent Bolt Renamed as Amanda Manufacturing
In 2014, Amanda Bent Bolt became Amanda Manufacturing. This new title embodies both the company’s extensive metalforming capabilities and its commitment to strong US-based manufacturing.
January 2013
2013 – Amanda Products Launches
In 2013, Deshler founded its new brand, Amanda Products, an innovative aftermarket parts manufacturer drawing upon the heritage of Amanda Bent Bolt, now renamed Amanda Manufacturing.
January 2011
2011 – GTM Adds Supply Chain Capability
In 2011, Feblo acquired 50% of Global Transportation Management, a successful transportation and logistics company originally founded by Mark Brodie in 2007. The company was moved to Livonia, Michigan to solidify Deshler’s complete supply chain capability.
January 2010
2010 – Founding of GS3
Also in 2010, GS3 was born, leveraging Lisa Lunsford’s information technology experience to forge a highly-regarded, comprehensive supply chain management company.
2010 – Manufacturing, Assembly and Distribution
In 2010, as head of Deshler Group, Robert Gruschow focused Amanda on manufacturing and Feblo on assembly and distribution.
January 2009
2009 – Amanda Bent Bolt and Claude Sintz Merge
Starting in 2009, Deshler merged Claude Sintz with Amanda Bent Bolt, consolidating their facilities in Logan, Ohio.
January 2005
2005 – Deshler Begins International Expansion – DAP Founded in Costa Rica
In 2005, Deshler began its international expansion into Central America, founding DAP and becoming a global supplier.
January 2003
2003 – Deshler Purchases AWT
Deshler acquired AWT, a stamping company, in 2003. This allowed Deshler to directly produce welded assemblies and rods, rather than relying on subcontractors.
January 1989
1989 – Founding of AMI
In 1989, Deshler Group formed AMI, a company that developed an industry-first software solution supporting nation-wide tire inventory and logistics for Ford Motor Company dealerships.
January 1984
1984-88 – Amanda Bent Bolt Expansion
In 1984, the company built a new factory home for Amanda Bent Bolt in Logan, Ohio. By 1988, Amanda had expanded into other industries, parts, and techniques, doubling the factory in size.
January 1978
1978 – Deshler Purchases Amanda Bent Bolt
In 1978, Deshler purchased and renamed Amanda Bent Bolt, a u-bolt and rod company now doing business as Amanda Manufacturing.
January 1970
1970s – A Software Pioneer
In the 1970s, Feblo pioneered warehousing and distribution software systems written specifically for the automotive industry.
January 1968
1968 – Deshler Acquires Claude Sintz
In 1968, Deshler Group, with partial financing from Feblo, acquired Claude Sintz.
February 1948
Feblo Founded in 1948
Founded in 1948, Feblo International, LLC started in gasket kitting and assembly. It later moved to packaging for Ford Motor Company in the 1960s and GM in 1999.
