Turnkey Paint Shop Systems and Surface Technology Solutions for the Automotive and Industrial Sector – Since 1949.
GIFFIN, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI (USA) · Querétaro (Mexico)New on Amplifa
About GIFFIN
GIFFIN, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned general contractor for turnkey paint shop and surface technology systems based in Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA). The company develops, manufactures, and integrates spray booths, ovens, pretreatment systems, material delivery and material handling systems, conveying and transport technology, automation, and exhaust air purification systems such as Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO). The value creation includes concept design, 3D and 4D engineering (Navisworks), CFD modeling, mechanical, electrical, and control engineering, sheet metal fabrication and custom stainless steel construction, system integration, commissioning, training, as well as maintenance and performance audits. Customers come from the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, the battery and aerospace industries, as well as general industry and environmental protection. In addition to the US headquarters, GIFFIN operates a branch in Querétaro, Mexico, primarily serving the North American market.
- Site
- Auburn Hills, MI, USA
- Processes
- Paint Finishing / Turnkey Paint Shops (Spray Booths, Ovens, Pretreatment, Automation, Material, Sheet Metal Fabrication / Ventilation Ductwork (HVAC), Stainless Steel Manufacturing / Special Fabrication, Spraybooth Balance & Performance Audits (Transfer Efficiency Mapping), Oven Balance & Oven Temperature Profiling (Data-Paq), RTO / RCO / TO / WEP / Carbon Abatement Performance Auditing, System Integration, Commissioning & Training, Preventive Maintenance, Service & Repair, Concept Design & Scope Development, Advanced Design (3D & 4D Navisworks), Engineering, CFD
- Materials
- Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal, Low PH Acids (chemical delivery media), Sealants, Chemical Media (Low-PH Acids)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001-based Environmental Management System, ISO 14001 (based EMS)
- Founded
- 1949
- Industries
- Automotive, Battery, Aerospace, General Industrial, Heavy Truck, Environmental Protection / Pollution Control
- 01
Concept Design & Scope Development
- 02
Engineering (mechanical, electrical, Controls, CFD)
- 03
Fabrication (Sheet Metal and Stainless Steel Construction)
- 04
System Integration
- 05
Commissioning & Training
- 06
Maintenance, Service & Performance Audits
Materials & Processes
Stainless Steel
Used in custom stainless steel construction and in corrosion- and chemical-resistant plant components.
Sheet Metal
Base material for ventilation ducts, booths, and plant construction since the company's founding.
Chemical Media (Low-PH Acids)
Chemical supply media in Chemical Supply & Recovery Systems; material-appropriate component selection is central.
Sealants
Sealing materials in Material Delivery Systems for surface coating plants.
Sites
Auburn Hills, MI (USA)
USHeadquarters with Engineering, R&D, and Fabrication
- Materials
- Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal
- Experimental Test Booth (R&D)
- High Performance Computers (HPC) for CFD
- Spray Booth / Paint Shop Systems (Manufacturing & Installation)
- RTO Manufacturing & Service
Querétaro (Mexico)
MXBranch (GIFFIN Industries S. de R.L. de C.V.)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Finishing / Turnkey Paint Shops (Spray Booths, Ovens, Pretreatment, Automation, MaterialSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sheet Metal Fabrication / Ventilation Ductwork (HVAC)Forming | – | – | – | – | Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal |
| Stainless Steel Manufacturing / Special FabricationJoining | – | – | – | – | Stainless Steel |
| Spraybooth Balance & Performance Audits (Transfer Efficiency Mapping)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oven Balance & Oven Temperature Profiling (Data-Paq)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| RTO / RCO / TO / WEP / Carbon Abatement Performance AuditingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| System Integration, Commissioning & Training, Preventive Maintenance, Service & RepairAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Concept Design & Scope Development, Advanced Design (3D & 4D Navisworks), Engineering, CFDEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material Delivery & Recovery Systems (Sealer, Paint Circulation, Powder Distribution, ChemicalSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material Handling & Conveyance (Conveyor Integration, ASRS, AGV, Roller Bed, Chain-on-Edge)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Simple Filtration & Complex Membrane Technologies (CO2 Capture, Product Purity)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wet Scrubbing TechnologySurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| General Contracting / Turnkey Project Delivery (Design-Build)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental Test Booth (R&D) | GIFFIN | – | – | – | Auburn Hills, MI, USA |
| High Performance Computers (HPC) for CFD | – | – | – | – | Auburn Hills, MI, USA |
| Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) Manufacturing & Service | GIFFIN | – | – | – | – |
| Spray Booths / Paint Shop Systems (Manufacturing & Installation) | GIFFIN | – | – | – | Auburn Hills, MI, USA |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
GIFFIN maintains a fully implemented ISO 9001:2015 quality management system (QOS) with regular internal and annual external audits as well as an ISO 14001-based environmental management system; completed projects are evaluated in Job Close-Out Reviews.
| Evidence | Auburn Hills, MI (USA) |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001 (based EMS) |
History
- 1949
Founding of GIFFIN Sheet Metals on 29.09.1949 by Donald P. Giffin Sr. in Toronto, Ontario (Canada); focus on ventilation ductwork in the commercial HVAC sector; first order: ventilation and ducts for Toronto City Hall.
- 1950
Established a reputation in commercial HVAC systems for hospitals, universities, and factories; orders from Gulf Oil.
- 1960
Relocation to a new manufacturing plant on Bridgeland Ave., Toronto; shift of focus to industry and automotive; pioneering work in nuclear energy (Rolphton, CANDU reactors); first surface technology projects for Ford Oakville and Ford St. Thomas.
- 1970
Expansion into the automotive industry with major orders from GM and Ford; founding of GIFFIN Contractors in Toronto and GIFFIN Inc. in the USA by Donald J.P. Giffin.
- 2017
Finalist for the Automotive News PACE Award with Wet-Scrubbing technology.
- 2024
75th anniversary; strategic partnership with ASA, a subsidiary of The Morse Group.