GEM Inc. selected as ENR Midwest's Top Specialty Contractor of 2016

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Oct 03, 2016, 06:12 ET

WALBRIDGE, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GEM Inc. has been selected as Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest's Specialty Contractor of 2016.

Based on 2015 regional revenue, GEM is ranked sixth on ENR Midwest's Top Specialty Contractors list for 2016, up from 10th last year. In the dominant mechanical sector, GEM is ranked fourth.

To select each year's top specialty contractor, ENR Midwest looks for companies in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin that have had an exceptional year with notable projects and improvements in year-over-year results, said ENR Midwest Editor Mike Anderson.

Finalists provide details on corporate values, community involvement and company history. ENR editors throughout the country vote for the regional winners.

"As a company that does things better or in a new way and/or has strong community involvement, the winner is always a good story for the industry as a whole," Anderson said.

"Two groups of outstanding people have made this award possible – our customers and our associates," said Steve Johnson, president of GEM Inc. "Our customers trust us with their investments, and we're proud to help them be successful. GEM was founded in 1982 and our associates have built an incredible culture over those 34 years, serving thousands of customers. As a team, our associates support and challenge each other every day to provide value to our customers. GEM Inc. people are known for our commitment to the community, our families and each other."

About GEM Inc.
GEM Inc. is a nationally ranked facility lifecycle expert specializing in design, renovation, upgrade, consolidation, relocation and maintenance of industrial processes and manufacturing lines. As the region's largest specialty contractor and employer of the region's largest self-perform workforce, GEM Inc. is a single source for customers' facility and process needs. Markets served include automotive, agriculture, chemical, food processing, healthcare, industrial, institutional, metals, power and refining.

GEM Inc. is part of the Rudolph Libbe Group, which also includes Rudolph Libbe Inc., GEM Energy, Lehman Daman and Rudolph Libbe Properties, a full-service team of companies that provides customized building solutions together and independently. The Rudolph Libbe Group is a single source of comprehensive construction services ranging from site selection and financing, through all aspects of construction to ongoing maintenance.

SOURCE GEM Inc.