SINCE 1932

The House That Service Built

Founded in 1932 by George Hall, GTH evolved from trailer manufacturing into a full-service control solutions provider. Guided by service-first values and strong leadership, we continue advancing technology while honoring the legacy that built us.

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN

George Hall, Founder

George Thomas Hall founded the George T. Hall Company in 1932 after relocating to Southern California, initially building the business around trailer manufacturing and distribution. As customer demand shifted, he recognized the growing need for reliable controls and service, leading GTH to transition into controls and heater distribution and repair; fully exiting trailer distribution by 1955. George served as President for more than four decades, guiding the company’s evolution before passing the presidency to Chuck Niemann in 1975.

GUIDING GTH FORWARD

Chuck Niemann, Chairman of the Board

Chuck Niemann began his career at GTH in 1954 under George Hall’s mentorship and steadily advanced through operations and leadership roles, helping modernize the company through early adoption of technology and process innovation. As President, Chuck expanded GTH’s footprint, strengthened its position in industrial controls and automation, and upheld the values that defined the company’s culture. Today, Chuck continues his legacy as Chairman of the Board, providing strategic guidance while championing the people-first leadership philosophy for generations.

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Our Core Values Drive Us Forward

GTH’s Core Values were developed based on how both George & Chuck have led this company. Their leadership and these core values continue to drive us forward. GTH takes pride in our culture and our people, and consistently strives to provide the best products and services to our valued customers. Our team and our control solutions are built beyond expectations.

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Our Team

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Our Service

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Our Culture

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Our Product

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Our Future

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It Began

1932

George Hall starts the George T. Hall Company (GTH) as a manufacturer and distributor of trailers and butane heaters.

1954

Chuck Niemann, GTH’s current Chairman of the Board, lands his first job at GTH

1954

1955

GTH discontinues trailer business to focus on controls full time

1962

Expansion begins with the opening of our first branch office in East Los Angeles, CA

1962

1965

GTH is officially incorporated

1969

Expansion continues with the opening of our San Diego, CA office

1969

1971

GTH opens an additional office in Long Beach, CA

1975

George Hall retires and Chuck Niemann becomes President

1975

1977

GTH opens additional offices in Ventura, CA and Colton, CA

1979

GTH headquarters moves from Los Angeles to Anaheim, CA

1979

1986

GTH acquires Jack Ray in North Hollywood, CA

2000

Acquisition of Controlco Systems and integrates the UL panel shop into GTH headquarters

2000

2006

Acquisition of AIC which expanded our operations into Nevada

2017

GTH earns CSIA Certified Integrator status

2017

2023

GTH is certified by DQS to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard

2023

GTH is named System Integrator of the Year by Control Magazine

2023

2024

Dina Johnson is named President of GTH

Now

The Legacy Continues

Since 1932, GTH has been The House That Service Built.

Our enduring core values guide us as we continue advancing

technology while honoring the foundation that built our legacy.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS DELIVERED

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George T. Hall (GTH) is a full-service control solutions provider. With design capabilities, programming expertise, instrumentation services, and control panel manufacturing, we create the control solutions at the core of critical industrial applications.

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