Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Glunt Industries is a large-scale steel fabrication and machine shop that fabricates, reconditions, rebuilds, and repairs steel and aluminum mill equipment such as rolls, chocks, and mandrels. Founded in 1966, it serves steel and aluminum mills and other large-equipment industries across North America.

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Glüxkind designs strollers with built-in safety and support features for parents and families. The company creates innovative stroller products, including models named Rosa and Ella, that go beyond traditional stroller design to address modern parenting needs.

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GlycoSpot develops enzyme testing technology that enables rapid quality control of enzyme activity for industrial bioprocess applications. The platform helps industries transition to bio-based production processes by providing quick, cost-effective measurement solutions without requiring specialized expertise.

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GMM Pfaudler is a global engineering company that designs and manufactures corrosion-resistant equipment, process technologies, heavy engineering, and complete process systems for the chemical and process industries worldwide. It operates through four divisions and provides associated services to customers in process industries across four continents.

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GroundControl builds a vertical SaaS platform for quality workflows in regulated manufacturing, automating ballooning, FAIR creation, and inspection reporting with OCR and AI-driven validation. It serves Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, and Life Sciences manufacturers that require traceability, approvals, and audit-ready compliance data.

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GoSun designs and sells portable solar-powered products, including solar cookers and other clean energy devices for consumers. The company focuses on off-grid, portable power and resilience products.

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Stratus provides software solutions for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors to digitize and optimize workflows across design, fabrication, and installation stages. The platform serves MEP contracting firms of all sizes with tools for data-driven project management and operational efficiency.

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Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) is a flight-deal alert service that notifies members of discounted airfare to destinations worldwide. Founded in 2013, it serves more than 2 million travelers.

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Golden State Foods manufactures sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for foodservice and retail customers globally, producing over 1 billion pounds annually from seven international facilities. The company serves quick service restaurants and retail brands with both standard products and custom formulations.

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Golden West Packaging manufactures corrugated and paperboard packaging solutions for commercial customers seeking to optimize product presentation and reduce material costs. Founded in 1952 and based in Southern California, the company emphasizes sustainable design practices including waste reduction and increased use of recycled content.

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Gondola Skate manufactures wheeled material handling equipment and skate systems for retail and warehouse applications, including gondola fixtures, pallet rack movers, and hydraulic lifting solutions for retailers and warehouse operators.

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GoodDay Software builds an ERP platform for commerce and retail brands, aimed at helping merchants operate more efficiently and profitably. The company is founded by former brand operators from companies such as Chubbies, Loop, and Shopify.

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Goodkind is a contract manufacturer that produces physical products for its clients, positioning itself on customer satisfaction and reliability rather than unit volume. It emphasizes on-time delivery and building trust with its business partners.

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Goodman Fielder is a global food company producing and distributing a broad range of grocery and foodservice brands across Australasia and the Pacific Islands. The company manufactures and markets staple food products including rice, flour, oils, bakery fats, bread, dairy, condiments, and prepared foods through a network of over 40 manufacturing plants.

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Goodridge Lumber is a lumber supplier that sells wood products including log homes, log siding, cedar products, and red pine lumber in various cuts and configurations. The company serves construction and building projects in Vermont.

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The company manufactures motion control systems and industrial computing solutions for multi-axis automation applications. Products feature gLink-II bus and EtherCAT protocols with microsecond-level control cycles.

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Gophr provides software solutions for the delivery and logistics industry. The company serves businesses in the supply chain and delivery logistics sectors.

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Goupil designs and manufactures compact, customisable electric utility vehicles (models G2, G4, G6) used as work tools for local councils, industry, logistics, last-mile delivery, healthcare, universities and airports. Founded in 1996 and part of the Polaris Group, its vehicles are sold in more than 40 countries.

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GoWood manufactures and exports high-quality firewood and kindling products for international markets from its operations in Latvia. The company operates two manufacturing plants with capacity to produce over 5 million bags annually and is expanding with two additional large-scale facilities.

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Grabber develops fasteners and specialty tools for steel framing, drywall fabrication, and ceiling tile installation, including collated fastening systems, prefabrication workstations, and jobsite equipment. The company serves construction professionals and provides both digital and printed product catalogs.

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Stratasys develops polymer 3D printing systems and software for product design, prototyping, and manufacturing across aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and other industries. The company offers a portfolio of additive manufacturing technologies, engineered materials, and digital tools to reduce production time and waste.

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Grakon designs and manufactures advanced lighting systems and engineered trim components for original equipment manufacturers in automotive and adjacent transportation sectors. The company serves global vehicle manufacturers, electric vehicle producers, and off-highway equipment makers with custom-designed solutions developed through expertise in industrial, mechanical, electrical, and optical engineering.

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Gram Equipment specializes in ice cream production equipment and solutions, serving frozen food manufacturers globally. The company provides innovative machinery and systems to help producers optimize operations and reduce resource consumption.

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Granite Partners is a long-term owner of established, profitable businesses primarily in the upper Midwest, specializing in niche market leaders across manufacturing, industrial products, software, and medical devices. The firm acquires companies with strong cultural foundations and values-aligned leadership, offering flexible partnership structures including equity, cash, and ownership exchanges to facilitate founder transitions.

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