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🐉 House of the Dragon returns this Sunday on HBO.

But at Gundlach Tools, our Dragon never left.

Built for tough floor prep jobs, the Dragon 17" Xtreme Floor Prep Machine helps professionals grind, scrape, shred, scarify and resurface with confidence.

No battles for the Iron Throne. Just battles against tough surfaces.

https://gundlachtools.com/blogs/news/home-of-the-dragon-built-for-the-toughest-floor-prep-jobs

While our office is closed Monday for Memorial Day, our website is still up and running as you plan for the week ahead. We will reopen Tuesday during our normal business hours.

Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day as we honor those who served.

Everyone starts somewhere.

For a lot of people in the trades, that start comes through an apprenticeship.

It is a chance to learn the work, build confidence, and take the first step into a career that lasts. For many, it also opens the door to steady, in-demand opportunities in the trades.

As America reflects on 250 years of craftsmanship, it is a reminder that the future of this industry depends on people who are willing to learn and take pride in what they do.

After nearly 100 years, Gundlach Tools has seen how important that first step can be, and it is something we continue to support through our Precision Machining Technology (PMT) and Welding apprenticeships.

📸 Pictured: Venny, Welding Apprentice at Gundlach Tools.

https://gundlachtools.com/blogs/news/the-torch-apprenticeship-program-supporting-the-next-generation-of-skilled-trades

National Apprenticeship Week is a good time to celebrate successes.

One stand-out example is Kelvin Powell, who completed his Precision Machining Technology (PMT) apprenticeship with Gundlach Tools and went on to become a Journeyman.

Over more than 3,500 hours, Kelvin worked alongside his mentor, Dennis Dickerson (Gundlach manufacturing supervisor), building the skills and experience that come from learning the trade the right way.

This is a great example of what apprenticeship can lead to.

We're proud to Announce the TORCH Apprenticeship Program!

Continuing our commitment to the skilled trades, we’re helping people in our community create new pathways into manufacturing careers and build skills that support the future of our industry.

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The Gundlach TORCH Apprenticeship Program Ignite Your Future in Skilled Trades The Gundlach TORCH Program is a registered apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, offering 2 apprenticeship positions at our Belleville, Illinois headquarters: Precision Machining Technology (PMT) and Welding. The program combines classroom in...

You can usually tell when someone has learned by doing.

It shows in how they approach the work, how they handle the details, and how they take pride in getting it right, often shaped by working alongside someone experienced.

That kind of mentorship builds confidence, helps skills develop faster, and shapes how someone grows in the trade. It is a big part of what apprenticeships are really about.

As the country reflects on 250 years of craftsmanship, it is a good reminder that this kind of experience is what keeps standards where they should be.

At Gundlach Tools, that has always mattered to us, and it is a big part of what we focus on through our TORCH Apprenticeship Program.

📸 Pictured: Dennis, Manufacturing Supervisor and Apprentice Mentor, Gundlach Tools.

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Skilled trades are not slowing down, and the need for trained professionals keeps growing.

Workers who complete Registered Apprenticeship programs earn an average of $300,000 more over their careers compared to those who do not.

That is where apprenticeships make a real difference. They help build a workforce that knows how to do the job right, from the ground up.

At Gundlach Tools, we see that impact every day in the field.

📸 Pictured: Elijah, Precision Machining Technology (PMT) Apprentice at Gundlach Tools.



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That's a wrap at the CAVE Career Fair with Belleville School District #201. We met several students interested in the trades and our TORCH apprenticeship program!

This has us even more excited to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week next week.

We are live at National Wood Flooring Association/Hardwood Floors Magazine NWFA 2026.

New tools. Live demos. Great conversations.

Visit Gundlach Tools at Booth #925 and see what precision tooling built on real industry experience looks like.