GMI GATES is now offering $5.00 shipping to the lower 48 states for a limited time only!!!!!!!
April 7, 2017
Written by: Annette Conn
We are so excited to offer our customers $5.00 shipping to the lower 48 states for a limited time!!!! Order your gate today!!!
Our Keepsafe Expansions Gates Are Number 1 Expansion Gate in 2017-second year in a row!
April 7, 2017
Written by: Annette Conn
We are so excited our KEEPSAFE expansion gates are Number 1 Expansion Gates in 2017 for the second year in a row!
Compiled with twenty-six hours of research, this video wiki guide, newly published in home category, is a broad-ranging, impartial assessment of expanding gate options available to consumers in the United States. We were chosen Number 1. Watch and find out why!
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Keeping your Children and Pets Safe during the Holidays
November 26, 2013
Written by: Jessica Wise
Thanksgiving is here, which means the holiday season has officially begun! It’s that special time of year when we spend extra time making memories with family, friends, and loved ones. However, it can also be a dangerous time if your home (or Grandma’s) isn’t properly child or pet proofed.
If your family’s home is anything like ours during the holidays (boisterous, loud and a bit chaotic) then you know how easy it can be to become forgetful of a small child or pet’s presence. One second can be too long when it comes to staircases, fireplaces and rooms with other hazards. The simple solution that doesn’t interrupt cooking, socializing or Uncle Gary’s exaggerated football stories; A reliable, pressure mounted baby and pet gate!
According to this article, everything from poisonous poinsettias to Hanukkah candles poses risks; risks that can be avoided by the placement of a gate. A pressure mounted gate can be either kept on hand at your own home or easily transported to a relative’s. The advantage of using a gate that doesn’t require putting holes in walls is a plus, but ensuring the safety of your kids and pets is what gives you peace of mind during a fun yet stressful time.
At GMI, we offer a variety of gates in different shapes and sizes that can help you reach this peace of mind. We have everything from Wood Expansion Gates, Wire Mesh Gates, Wood Slat Gates, and more to help give your children and pets the protection they need. Eliminate all your added holiday stress by knowing your precious children and pets are safe and secure with the help from a GMI gate.
Want to know more about specific household items that can pose dangers and should be blocked off by gates? Check out this useful list. If you’ve got any questions about the right gate for your particular needs, feel free to contact us; we’re happy to help!
We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!
FIRST TIME BIG SALE EVENT FOR GMI!!!!
September 14, 2013
From the President
HUGE GUARDMASTER II Inventory Reduction SALE!!!
We have taken 30 - 50% off all models of GuardMaster II Wire Mesh Gates. They include 24" and 32" Pressure and Hardware Mounted. These gates are ideal for pets because the wire mesh cannot be chewed through and will keep your pets safe. It is important to remember that these gates are also great for small children. Being steel wire mesh, it is much stronger than the conventional plastic mesh or even wood slat. We will have this large discount through September so HURRY and take advantage of these great prices. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!!!
Pet Related Distracted Driving
January 17, 2013
Written by: Holly E. Lewis
On a recent trip home from the veterinarian, I was pulled over for speeding in a small town because I was talking to my dog, Lassy, who was in the back seat. Attempting to calm her after a round of shots while driving, she was a brief distraction and I lost track of how fast I was driving.
In a recent interview with Kentucky State Police Commissioner, Rodney Brewer, he recounts an incident involving a father and his teenage son who were involved in a collision. After the investigation was completed, it was determined that the collision was a result of swatting a wasp on the windshield- a distraction that we have probably all experienced. The father was killed.
Thanks to news coverage, blogs, PSA’s, etc… we are hyper aware of the dangers of a quickly growing form of distracted driving –Texting and Smartphone use. Comparatively little has been written about another source of distracted driving -the family pet.
It is estimated that there are over 78 million dogs owned in the US (according to the American Pet Products Association 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey, 46.3 million U. S. households own at least one pet, a large percentage of them owning at least one dog.) In the 2012 Summer Pet Travel Survey conducted by PetRelocation.com, only 12% of respondents stated they DO NOT TRAVEL WITH THEIR PETS -- leaving a whopping 88% of pet owners that do. Whether it is for a quick trip to the supermarket, a day trip to the local State Park, or a two week trip to the beach, hundreds of thousands of dogs are “coming along for the ride!!”
So, it is not surprising that there has been an increase in distracted driving incidents involving pets. Although there is not a specific measure for pet-related distracted driving (it is classified with other distractions such as eating, map reading, tuning the radio, putting on make-up or reaching for an item) what is unmistakable is that the number of people traveling with their pets is growing in record numbers. The organization Paws To Click, whose mission is to “inspire every pet owner to travel responsibly with their pets,” estimates that an accident occurs every 18 minutes because of a loose pet in a vehicle.
A dog in the car, whether you admit it or not, is a distraction. Taking your attention away from the task of driving even for a few seconds can result in a serious accident. KSP Commissioner Brewer is passionate about this growing problem. “Distracted driving continues to be the leading contributor to motor vehicle crashes throughout the Commonwealth [of Kentucky]” he wrote in his Oct, 2012 blog, It Can Wait. “At 55 mph a vehicle travels the length of a football field in 4.6 seconds. That is like driving 100 yards – essentially blind.”
Are you guilty of any of the situations mentioned in a 2011 AAA / KURGO sponsored survey? Think about how long the attention of these drivers was on their pet, and not on driving.
How about some of the more unlikely situations?
Believe it or not, all of these pet interactions were responses to questions on the survey.
We have all experienced coming to an unexpected stop (or “slamming on the brakes”) while driving. Typically, our purse, coffee, duffle bag or briefcase has gone flying into the dashboard or floorboard (sometimes accompanied by some rather choice words…) Take a minute and imagine your family pet flying into the dash. For the same reason you “buckle up” your kids, you need to restrain your pet in a moving vehicle. Consider the safety of all of the occupants of your car. Jennifer Huebner-Davidson, AAA National Traffic Safety Programs manager says, “An unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at only 30 mph will exert roughly 300 pounds of pressure, while an unrestrained 80-pound dog in a crash at only 30 mph will exert approximately 2,400 pounds of pressure.” In even a low-impact, low-mph crash, your dog can become a projectile, endangering everyone in the vehicle, including your pet. The danger is evident even in the insurance industry. Contributing Editor for Liberty Mutual’s “The Responsibility Project”, Andrea Bennett wrote about an extreme case of distracted driving in her April, 2012 Blog- The Danger of Driving with Dogs. The article mentioned a South Dakota woman who was pulled over because she was driving with 15 cats in her car! Apparently, she didn’t notice the patrol car because several of the cats were blocking her rear window. Imagine the chaos if the cats had caused a high speed collision!
A number of states have begun to pass legislation to create penalties for driving in varying situations with unrestrained pets in the car. According to an ABCNews.com, June 2012 article, “Drivers in Maine, Arizona, Hawaii and Connecticut may be ticketed or cited for distracted-driving if they are carrying their pet in their lap while driving. Rhode Island and Oregon are considering doing the same. A law currently on the books in New Jersey states:
”Carrying animal in cruel, inhumane manner; disorderly persons offense; A person who shall carry, or cause to be carried, a living animal or creature in or upon a vehicle or otherwise, in a cruel or inhumane manner, shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense and punished as provided in subsection a. of R.S.4:22-17.”
The fines associated with this “Cruelty to Animals” charge in New Jersey can range from $250 to $1,000 and, possibly up to six months in jail. The same state has a pending bill that speaks specifically to Unrestrained Pets. The synopsis reads that the bill “Establishes requirements for pet restraints in passenger automobiles for dogs and cats; establishes failure to comply with requirements as a motor vehicle offense AND an animal cruelty offense.”
So, what options do we have when it comes to the important task of restraining your dog in your vehicle? It’s important to evaluate the options best suited for your situation. Some of the options available today are: pet seatbelts, crates, harnesses and travel barriers.
If you travel frequently with the family pet, a high quality metal barrier, like the PetShield Travel Barrier- distributed in the US by GMI® Juvenile and Pet Products, is a practical choice. Travel Barriers come in a variety of styles, materials and sizes, are generally easy to install and adjust (some with no tools required) and can easily be taken out of the vehicle when your pet is not “along for the ride.” It gives your pet the freedom to move, keeps them out of your lap and keeps the other occupants of your vehicle safe while on the road, especially in the event of an accident.
A travel barrier, like PetShield, might have prevented a high profile 1999 incident involving famed author Stephen King. King was hit head-on by a van, and almost killed while walking along a road near his summer home in Maine. The driver of the van was reportedly trying to keep his Rottweiler out of a cooler full of raw meat in the back seat.
KSP Commissioner Brewer emphasizes, “There are a myriad of things going on inside of a vehicle. It takes all of our senses and abilities to focus on the task of driving. Anything that minimizes distractions inside the vehicle is welcome in this day and age.”
Drive Smart! Restrain your pet!
Creating Crating to Keep Your Products Safe:
May 16, 2012
From Our Parent Company: Gateway Manufacturing, Inc.
One of the most important parts of any product is how that product is packaged. It doesn’t matter what you’ve built if it can’t survive being shipped. Often times, the design and production of a proper shipping crate can become a huge challenge on its own, one that is commonly overlooked. That’s where Gateway Manufacturing can step in. High Production or low volume custom crating is an area in which we excel. We’re happy to handle orders from 1 crate to 10,000 crates, and anything in between.
We design, engineer and manufacture wooden shipping crates for any product, including products we’ve manufactured, or your own products, raw materials or components. If you already have a crate design, we can build to your specifications. Our experienced engineering and production team can offer suggestions to make your crate design more efficient and more effective. Gateway can also completely design your crate around your product specifications. Tell us what you’re shipping and how you’re planning to ship it and we’ll design exactly what you need.
All production lines at Gateway are designed and built by our experienced engineering team. Each production run is monitored hourly by Statistical Process Control (SPC). Gateway’s ISO 9001: 2008 Certification assures our customers of the highest quality control and the most exacting standards available. We’re also ISPM-15 Registered for export and overseas crating.
We understand that the logistics of getting your crate order back to your facility can be challenging, which is why we can provide regional “door-to-door” service. You can rest assured that your crates will arrive to you on time.
With our high volume customers, Gateway can utilize a KanBan scheduling system which will help to determine what to produce, production timing, and production quantity, thereby saving our customers time and money.
Whether you are shipping heavy parts or fragile components, Gateway will ensure that your product gets to your destination in perfect condition, every time. Our goal is “To delight our customers with quality, delivery, and price performance.”
Beyond custom crating, we also offer kitting, assembly services, sub-assembly, contract packaging, electro-mechanical assembly, pick pack merge, and fulfillment services. We’re here in whatever capacity you need us—we can be one step in your manufacturing process, or your complete design, prototyping, production and packaging partner. We are your Solutions Company!