Our Mission

Our Mission

At GM Quartz, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Our goal is to provide the highest quality products that not only meet but exceed our customers' fabrication requirements, all while ensuring economic viability. We prioritize competitive pricing, timely deliveries, and rigorous quality control processes, striving for exceptional workmanship and continuous improvement in all we do.

Decades of Experience

Our History

1974

GM Associates, Inc. is founded by Melvyn and Nancy Nutter as their dream of starting a family business to pass on to their 5 daughters.

1980

GM Associates moved from Alameda, CA to it's current location in Oakland, CA.

1996

All 5 of the Nutter daughters; Terri, Lisa, Deborah, Karen, and Sue worked at GM at the same time.

2012

Mel Nutter retires, and the 5 sisters follow in his footsteps and take over management of GM. The first 3rd generation Nutter family member begins working full time at GM.

2017

Following a long process, GM Associates is certified as ISO 9001:2015 compliant.

2019

GM Associates Inc. rebrands as GM Quartz.

2024

GM Quartz celebrates it's 50th year anniversary of incorporation.

Quality Policy

Quality Policy

For more than 50 years, GM Quartz has been an industry leader in the manufacturing and production of quartz glass. As we approach the next chapter, our unwavering goal is to provide top-quality products and services to our customers by continuing to implement the following practices: Continuous implementation, monitoring, and assessment of quality metrics and overall QMS to ensure the success of our key processes and operations. Prioritize meeting and surpassing customer expectations and requirements. Invest in the continuous training and development of our many skilled employees, who are critical in the maintaining high-quality craftsmanship and a sense of ownership of our process.

Awards and Acknowledgements

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