The History of Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

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President and Founder of Grizzly Industrial, Shiraz Balolia, tells the story of transforming his childhood ambitions into the American Dream.
Shiraz founded Grizzly Industrial Inc., a massive one-stop-shop for all things metal and woodworking machinery and accessories, in the early-1980's with the idea of cutting out the system of middleman markup found with other brands of machinery.
He started his vision from the ground-up with a 'showroom' in the corner of a laundry service entryway, and quickly grew into a massive distributor of high-quality machinery nationwide.
Here, Shiraz walks you step-by-step through the trials and tribulations of the experience of creating his dream from scratch, and how that dream continues to drive Grizzly's mission of providing high-quality machinery at great prices, direct to customers.
Shiraz also has an incredible autobiography out now titled, A Bad Case of Capitalism, which covers his entire life story and the growth of this iconic brand. A must-read for any aspiring business owner! A Bad Case of Capitalism is available on Grizzly.com (link below) or on Amazon.
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@gojoe36 5 лет назад

A man who starts from scratch and figures it all out is the guy you want to buy from. He understands it from the ground up

@dozer1642 5 лет назад

I absolutely love to hear a story like this man’s. This is the American dream. No complaints, no whining, no demanding reparations, no blaming, only a vision and hard work. Thank you for sharing this.

@jwjohnson7909 5 лет назад

I see a pattern here. A guy shows up poor, knowing nothing, with fierce determination and hard work, he becomes one of the bests! American Dream, right there. Besides starting his own tooling business which, he didn’t know anything about at first, he also shared the story about his first pistol and how he could not even place a shot on the paper. But since then he has been on the Canadian and USA national rifle teams many times and won many gold medals at ridiculous distance of 1,000 yard! Thanks for showing us that with determination, hard work, and a little bit of luck, one can accomplish anything!

@hamprepper 8 месяцев назад

Sir, You are the Epitome of the AMERICAN DREAM! I love your story - You Had Me at Pistol!

@dannyyoung750 2 года назад

Shiraz Balolia, you're story should be shown to kids in every school. Hard work, Honesty, and a desire to fulfill your dreams DOES pay off! Thank you for founding Grizzly Industrial and giving us little guys a chance to own some really great tools and machines. What an awesome video!!

@Dmenbiker Год назад

Shiraz, you are not only a good businessman, but you are also a good neighbor... I think I was President of the Bellingham Gun Club when a property owner was trying to close us down due to the noise... Your Letter to the Editor, standing with the gun club describing the length of time we were in business, and our rights and rights of gun owners in general, was inspiring... You helped save the gun club during that time... On several occasions I entered Grizzly's show room looking for you to thank you... Those attempts failed... So, for today, thank you deeply for what you did way back then... Sincerely, Dave Mendelsohn

@btrswt35 5 лет назад

How many CEOs of modern, multiple million companies can say they used to clean toilets at the business? I would almost guess every single one of the think it's beneath them and their "value" for the company. My hat goes off to this man. Building a company and a brand name from nothing puts him so much more in touch with the business and also with the customers because he is able to relate.

@jmquez 5 лет назад

I too am a legal immigrant to America, I also restore old tools and sell them on for a modest profit as a 2nd job, I’ve even restored Grizzly products! But specialize in hand tools. The American Dream is real. Your story is inspiring

@keitha.9788 5 лет назад

An American success story! The American free enterprise system works very well. An economic model for the rest of the world. I always wonder why so many people want to change it....

@cliftonsnider1520 3 года назад

You sir are a rare breed and the kind of person and work ethic that North America needs a lot more of right now. Thank you.

@db0nn3r 2 года назад

Wow. I just bought my first grizzly product (planer) and this video popped up on the RU-vid feed. I totally thought at the start this guy sitting at his desk was going to read a lame scripted CEO message. Ended up watching the whole thing, blown away, what an awesome guy. Grizzly will be my go to brand knowing he’s still involved in the company.

@sheph7ceo799 3 года назад

HUGE fan of Grizzly for many years, impressive story with impressive level of hard work and dedication. And they DO have the best manuals in the industry.

@davidloy6406 2 года назад

i ordered a bandsaw last friday, received it on saturday. There was nothing that needed set up or adjusted. An accurate machine right out of the box is hard to find. Grizzly your machine quality and customer service is amazing. i am your customer for life.

@dongorsegner4607 2 года назад

I worked for Shiraz back in the early years, I was the third warehouseman that he hired. Of course I have long since moved on but Grizzly products are regularly used in my woodworking shop. Great to hear the company story.

@shirazbalolia 2 года назад

A blast from the past. I remember you like it was yesterday even though it was in 1984 I believe. Tall, strong as a bull, hard-working "farm boy" :)

@manikandanganesh5952 2 года назад

This man is so humble and polite when he talks. A great person with great human qualities. seriously worth emulating both this man and company's business model.

@irreccon 5 лет назад

Every American needs to see this. A man comes here with nothing and, with an idea and the drive to pursue it, coupled with American opportunity, he builds a fantastic company from the ground up. He is an American success story. It's what makes this country so great.

@johntaylor1310 5 лет назад

What a terrific story. I have a greater respect for grizzly.

@gus473 5 лет назад

👍 Always wondered how Grizzly came to be, because I've appreciated the quality & value of the tools & supplies I've bought there! Terrific! Amazing catalog! 😎

@elchuyito355 4 года назад

This guy just inspired me beyond belief. Holy cow this man is amazing. And so calm.

@grizzlymachines 4 года назад

Thank you very much for your support!

@JohnDaker_singer 5 лет назад

You sir, are the embodiment of the American dream. Thank you for your contributions, and thank you for my wonderful band saw. After watching this, I'm getting the itch for a Grizzly drill press.

@downhill240 5 лет назад

A beautiful story. I love to see people who are honest and humble and not afraid of work. Even multi-millionaires! To have a goal to be a great asset to their customers is so refreshing too. In the end its' the customer happiness that matters most.

@stephensimpson5283 5 лет назад

From Australia, where we don't have Grizzly, I still know the name and found this a brilliant story.

@dashaB-sl4pu 5 лет назад

Me too and Australia sorely needs a grizzly tool stores here

@michaelcoceski5442 5 лет назад

same here

@jonusjonus9271 5 лет назад

Your story sounds alot like mine (although on a bigger scale). I chuckled to myself when you said “what is a lathe” and “what is a planner”. Sounds just like me when I started! I started building furniture in 2011 and by 2012 I needed a faster way to make stools tops (at that time I was using a jig saw haha!). That's when I purchased a G1035 shaper off craigslist for $150. Using a guide bearing and template I was able to pump out perfect stool tops. That changed everything for me. Now in 2019, we are running 5 industrial robots in our operation but you know what? I still kept that old shaper! Over the past 7 years, Ive also owed the G1033 and G1140 purchased used as well as the G0613 and G0602 purchased new from grizzly. Ive recommend the G0613 so highly that 4 shops in my industrial complex alone have purchased that saw!

@andyZ3500s 5 лет назад

Mr.Shiraz Balolia you should be very proud of what you accomplished. I remember the little ads you had in Fine Home Building and Fine woodworking back in about 85. My boss purchased a 13" or 15" wood planer back then, I ran it for years without any problems. One thing I always liked was that you stood behind what you sold.

@fabianstelco6468 4 года назад

Great Story, thank you. I'm a retired B2B consultant and I often told my clients "their clients are not there to make them rich but for them to cherish and serve and that will come back and make them rich". Grizzly is proof of that, Well done

@grizzlymachines 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing! That is fantastic perspective!

@deanhurning8588 5 лет назад

I am a Master Craftsman and I have owned your tools for over 30 years. I have recently moved and did not want to take apart all of my shop tools down so I sold it all. I told one person that I was selling my tools and by the end of the day my tools was sold. I took very good care of them and I owned them from the very start of my carrier. The gentleman that bought them wanted to know when did I purchased them and when I told him he was floored cause some loose brand new. Your tools made money for me so it fitting that I should take care of them. The gentleman that bought them was just starting out in woodworking and he felt like he won the lottery. I did buy all new tools and I wanted to say, Thank You for keeping the price down and the quality up. Keep up the good work.

@davidconaway2830 5 лет назад

The only thing holding me back from buying more Grizzly machinery is space. Until the wife gives up her quilting room, I'm out of luck:-) Thank you so much for making tools that almost anyone can afford, and can expect them to last a lifetime. Hope to tour your warehouses someday soon!

@allanc3945 5 лет назад

"I probably won't be buying any more large Grizzly tools. (Though I did buy a nice 8" 4-jaw chuck a couple months ago for a great price!) Starting in around '94 I made my first order. By now I have pretty much one of everything and I am certain they will outlast me. Rock solid quality and will never need to be replaced. Virtually no problems except for a couple bearings. I didn't know the story of how Grizzly started, always knew it had to be something like that. It was apparent they were an ethical company at the core. Mr. Balolia, THANK YOU for being you and doing what you did. There is no way I would have ever started in woodworking if your tools hadn't been available. I suppose I could take up metal working...

@grizzlymachines 5 лет назад

Thank you! Yes, you could take up metalworking... we can help with that

@hydmonger2816 2 года назад

@@grizzlymachines 🤣🤣🤣💖💖💖

@philipwamutitu6763 3 года назад

Watching from nairobi kenya. Such an inspiring story. Am sure kenya can really benefit by having a grizzly blueprint..call it giving back to the society that moulded your youth

@KingsFineWoodworking 5 лет назад

We've been buying Grizzly tools since the late '80's. My first Grizzly purchase was a jointer that I had for about 25 years.

@jimchval2331 5 лет назад

I Love Grizzly tools,your customer service and hospitality is the Best in the business of tools. We go once a year to Springfield Missouri for the Tent Sale.Mr.Balolia Thank You for your perseverance and Knowledge in starting a small business and making it a household Name in the Woodworking and Machinists industry,its companies like yours that makes the Craftsmen, a Craftsman.Thank You.

@coolkids2064 5 лет назад

This Guy is legit. I emailed them when I encountered a problem with my motor. Here I was thinking I had to buy a new motor for my table saw, but I was wrong. His group of technicians helped in the process of fixing it. Wow was I happy! Paying ten dollars with shipping to replace a part vs buying a new motor can't go wrong with that. I will defenitely buy from them again!.. Thank You! Grizzly!

@mrt076 5 лет назад

Shiraz, thank you for sharing your story! Every time I need to contact Grizzly, your business philosophy shines through each person on the other end of the phone. That is a rarity these days;)

@JesseCase Год назад

As a Gunsmith I've always wondered why Grizzly has such a soft spot for us and carries so much Gunsmithing specific equipment when hardly no one else does. Now I know why. Guns and a fellow Gunsmith are pretty much what inspired him to get started on the trail that would one day become Grizzy, which I think is a pretty cool story. I've always liked, been an advocate for, and respected Grizzly ever since I first learned about them at the SHOT Show back in 2009 - 2010 when I was in Gunsmithing school, and was of course blown away by their awesome prices! After watching this great and inspiring story however, I now have so much more respect for them and they will always have a lifetime customer in me! Thank you Grizzly and Shiraz for looking after us Gunsmiths all these years and for your work toward supporting the 2nd amendment, our rights, and way of life.

@ccatnak 5 лет назад

Amazing story! And that’s exactly why I buy Grizzly! Thank you Mr Balolia.

@pedrofuster6458 5 лет назад

Great success story. The difference between seeing a challenge as an opportunity instead of something to feel sorry for yourself and being downtrodden. I purchased many things from Grizzly over the years and will continue to do so.

@MrNytrosdad 4 года назад

The American dream, now I am really glad I bought your saw. Thank you for sharing your story!

@grizzlymachines 4 года назад

Our pleasure!

@welpro21 3 года назад

Read his book, if you haven't already. It tells his amazing life journey to achieving the american dream thru good hard honest work and the struggles along the way. His life story is worth making a movie about.

@andrewsanders6270 3 года назад

Very cool , I'm just getting ready to finally start my own little tiny machine shop at 39 years old . My mill is an Enco that I got used at a great price . MSC bought Enco, now everything is expensive / overpriced. It will be a little while but my first lathe will be a grizzly gunsmith big bore, with a d.r.o ! I like that they have so many parts in stock . MSC is just a stock market operation now .

@joemadonia1267 2 года назад

Just made up my mind what brand I will buy from watching this video. I work with wood and metal. This companies philosophy is what I'm looking for, they covered every aspect of quality service and selection. Thank you Shiraz for all you did and still do for all of us who need these amazing machine. Can't wait to start buying. God Bless you and all the Grizzly family.

@jackreeves3001 5 лет назад

I've been buying from Springfield for 15 years and have got nothing but good things to say about them. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Thanks for sharing your story. Very inspiring.

@mikelofing3226 5 лет назад

Great video. I love your story. In 1993 I decided to open a cabinet shop. I shopped and shopped for equipment. I found this new company "Grizzly" that I had never heard of but kept coming back to them because they were 50% cheaper than everybody else. I took a chance and spent my last $5000 on a tablesaw, planer, bandsaw, shaper, belt sander and dust collectors. I am happy to say, 26 years later I have done over 100 custom kitchen and all of the original Grizzly tools are still going strong today. Thank you Grizzly!

@grizzlymachines 5 лет назад

What a wonderful story!

@jeromewesselman1654 3 года назад

I just got finished reading his autobiography “ A Bad Case of Capitalism”, and what a success story indeed. Mr. Balolia embraces what it means to be an American. From his shooting history and the NRA to metal and woodwork. After reading his story, I’d rather not buy anywhere else but Grizzly!!

@markcherrington8778 5 лет назад

I just bought a 20 inch planer from Grizzly, and love it your service is tops.

@gordonsampson9436 2 года назад

I've been woodworking seriously since 1998 but we recently sold our home and I had to dismantle my wonderful shop that I had for 20+ years. I also lost the use of my right hand and arm a few years ago from extensive radiation when I had cancer. I still build things, and it takes a little longer to get things done with one good arm, but my love for woodworking has never diminished. I'm in the process of designing & building a new 36' x 14' woodworking shop inside our barn (building inside a building) and was on the fence about which table saw, planer, and jointer to buy. My son recently purchased a Grizzly table saw and I'm impressed with the quality and price, but was still not sure which company to support. After watching this video, there is no longer any question where my money is going to go. It's refreshing, and, unfortunately, rare, to see such passion and dedication from a company and its owner. Thank you, Shiraz Balolia, for the wonderful video and I can't wait to purchase my new Grizzly power tools! Now, to build that shop!

@waynevietnam 5 лет назад

Shiraz Balolia is what is amazing about Grizzly Ind. Inc.! The only oddity in his story is that after computers came into the picture he didn't go to night school to learn more about them.

@gwick358 5 лет назад

Wow! I had no idea. Congratulations to Grizzly. I don't currently own any of your machines, but the next one I buy will be a Grizzly.

@makerspace533 5 лет назад

A lot of small businesses exist today because of Grizzly. The first Grizzly tool I bought was a 12x24" belt drive lathe. I thought it was 1982, but it may have been 1983. Our makerspace has quite a bit of Grizzly equipment. In fact, we will be taking delivery of a G1140 sander tomorrow. Thanks

@barrishautomotive 5 лет назад

I have a 25 year old Grizzly machine that I recently picked up on eBay. I was very surprised that when I needed a part for it I was able to order it from the Grizzly website and have it in just a few days. I couldn't believe it. Very good service, and this 25 year machine is going strong.

@thomascrouch6135 5 лет назад

Grizzly tools are great! They are outlasting me. Thank you for all of the joy the few woodworking tools have provided me. I am 84 and now just go to my shop to reminisce.

@hullinstruments 5 лет назад

I love grizzly. I’m now in my 30’s but was given my first grizzly machine when I was 14! Now, a majority of my equipment is Grizzly, (only excluding the vintage stuff I restore.) Everything from inexpensive small table top drill press, to the massive carbide head planers, jointers, etc....I love all of my grizzly equipment… And I always turn to them when buying new (non-vintage) equipment! Great story.! What incredible work ethic! I’ve always greatly enjoyed their hardcopy catalogs, showing off some of their customers work. That’s what first interested me in building guitars. when I was younger and got a hold of one of their mid 90s catalogs!

@jpetty921 5 лет назад

I'm a loyal Grizzly customer, and have several machines and other products from you. I try and give you my business whenever I can. I've never had one complaint about a product I've received from you, your customer service, or anything. Thanks for what you do, and for trying to keep the focus on letting us little guys have access to good machinery at a more reasonable price.

@emedina403 3 года назад

I was on the fence about Grizzly and kept looking at the typical brands like Powermatic. Seeing this video, I feel much better about supporting Grizzly and Grizzly supporting the equipment I purchase from them. Great story!

@grizzlymachines 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words. We greatly appreciate your support.

@MrJohnnyboyrebel 5 лет назад

I’m a loyal Grizzly customer. After seeing this video, it helps me understand the business model. Grizzly has awesome customer support. I can’t wait to place my next order for a jointer!

@jefferyholland 5 лет назад

Grizzly has always put out a very solid product. Being from central Pennsylvania I was disappointed to hear that they closed the Williamsport location but it hasn't changed my opinion of the product .

@TwoBitWoodworks 5 лет назад

Amazing start to an amazing company. I am proud to have a good selection of Grizzly green in my shop!! Can't wait to add more.

@EDesigns_FL 5 лет назад

I was hesitant to watch this video because I erroneously assumed that it was going to be a typical promotional fluff piece: It isn't! Mr. Balolia, thank you for sharing your story. It's inspiring and exemplifies the best attributes of the American entrepreneurial spirit.

@oldyeller9849 5 лет назад

That is an absolutely fabulous story Shiraz - it should be taught in business school....actually, it should be taught in elementary school. Courage, gumption, entrepreneurship, work ethic and more. I sincerely admire and applaud your 'ask not' ethos. Well done sir! A kindred soul.

@timtimm9199 5 лет назад

I have a Grizzly lathe and milling machine. Rock solid equipment that delivers precision parts for an initial cost that made it possible to achieve my goals. Because they buy from manufacturers that once made equipment for Sears I was able to rebuild a Craftsmen sander through their extensive parts department. Instead of the bushings the Craftsman sander had the Grizzly model used bearings in the tracking roller. This sander has new life and is better than before. This speaks to the quality and affordable quality that Grizzly offers across the range of products they sell. Well done!

@AM-dn4lk 3 года назад

This is how real business is built. I am inspired.

@johninerie9251 2 года назад

My first machine was a drill press long ago. Still works great - Great story - I always wondered who Mr. Balolia was and now I know - congrats on you and your teams success!

@Cpt_Adama 5 лет назад

What a great story, and this doesn’t even touch on your other skills as a gunsmith, Olympic marksman, and skilled luthier!

@davetubeu 3 года назад

Excellence at its best! Who could argue that America is the foundation of entrepreneurship? There is a grizzly purchase in my near future. Congrats Mr. B. we all could learn a few things from you!

@mattg6262 5 лет назад

What a neat video. Here's to a truly American company, one which seems to embody everything the American dream had to offer in the business realm.

@rogerpiiru3212 5 лет назад

What a great story. I have heard of Grizzly tools since the 80's adds in the back of woodworking magazines but bought my first Grizzly tool, a phenomenal cabinet saw, in 2017 for my garage hobby shop. Everything from learning about the tool online to ordering to customer service, on down to delivery and setup help has been as great an experience as using my saw. I had ordered a band saw from another company that provided horrible customer service before the tool was even delivered. This was nothing like the Grizzly experience. I cancelled that order and was in the process of researching Grizzly bandsaws when I became engrossed in this video. With a back story like this...how could I purchase from someone else???

@johnbass9896 5 лет назад

Great company, I’m a local Bellingham resident and own many grizzly products, staff at the Bellingham facility are always friendly and very knowledgeable.

@jlgrizzly7972 5 лет назад

I started out with a Grizzly 17 inch band saw so I could re-saw lumber. The machine was dead on accurate out of the crate. Was so pleased with Grizzly quality that I now have a shop full of Grizzly machines and everyone of them was perfect out of the crate. Thanks Grizzly you have a life time customer.

@michaelboisvert7821 2 года назад

Nice story about someone reaching out grabbing and living his American Dream.

@9z4clb 3 года назад

Although located in the Caribbean, I had the pleasure of visiting Grizzly in Springfield, Missouri a couple years ago and that was a truly amazing experience. But I've had Grizzly equipment in my machine shop long before that (lathe, CNC Mill, bandsaws, drill press, etc.) I enjoyed watching this success story very much. Keep on keeping on!

@grizzlymachines 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@tomk8312 5 лет назад

very cool to see a company run by someone who started off repairing the machines and knows them inside and out. those days are almost gone. i'll definitely be buying my machines from you when i'm ready to set up my shop.

@patmash 5 лет назад

Guts, perseverance and sheer will, leads to success. Hear nothing but great things about Grizzly products.

@moeszyslack4676 5 лет назад

I had heard about this story but not as many details. Congratulations to Mr Balolia for achieving the American dream. Work hard, work smart, never give up, and you will succeed. Enjoy your success in good health. I hope Mr Balolia is teaching his son the business so he can carry on and grow the business. It's nice that founder is a shooter too.

@EPaulIII 5 лет назад

I have been a Grizzly purchaser for over 10 years now. There are cheaper machines out there, but I believe that Grizzly has one of the best QC reputations in the import business. It is said that all of the Asian import machines are DIY kits and there is some truth in that. But Grizzly seems to do the best job of maintaining quality of all the importers that I have seen. Oh, a nice touch: I have been to your Springfield store several times. It is a great experience. But I found that having a lounge area where my wife was comfortable while I looked around was extremely nice. Great idea!

@TheFatblob25 5 лет назад

It's nice to see such a positive comment section!! I lived n Bellingham for 9 years, just a mile away from the showroom. Grizzly was an integral part of helping me get started in my business machining & fabricating. I first bought a G9729(?) Combo 3 in 1 lathe/mill/drill & taught myself to run a lathe & mill on it. Since upgraded to a 12x36 lathe, square column mill & small benchtop mill, but I still use the G9729 almost every day. It's served me extremely well over the years after heavy modifications & improvements (bought a surplus Wade Turret on eBay & fit it to the dovetail ways). Love the dent & scratch tent sale every year! I know a lot of folks who have relied on grizzly to start their businesses.Thank you!

@kevinmackfurniture 5 лет назад

As a furniture maker startup, I could not exist without my Grizzly equipment. The quality is outstanding and pricing, selection and catalog/website cannot be beat. I would own much more if I could afford it. A big jointer and planer are definitely future purchases.

@2007bambino 2 года назад

Honesty, integrity, hard work! What a great story! I love grizzly tools, I only buy my woodworking machines from grizzly! I buy the Extreme series, a bit more but very much worth the money! Continued success my friend!

@mikebergman1817 5 лет назад

Wow! Jim and Smitty looked so young in a few of those photos! I didn’t know the story of Grizzly, but had always wondered. Grizzly Bellingham is my absolute favorite place to buy tools (and you’d know it by walking into my shop.) I love to go in on Friday, and leave with a new tool, or vise, or something to keep my mind stimulated through the weekend. Everyone who works there is warm and helpful, never in a rush unless you need them to be. Thank you for sharing the amazing story, I have a whole new added respect for Grizzly!

@diggumsmack2 5 лет назад

Glad I heard this, been a Grizzly customer for only 3 years, with this story in mind I may be a lifer!

@kylehuber3323 5 лет назад

Ive had some problems with grizzly products but their customer service took care of me. Nice to hear from the owner

@TWiumph 5 лет назад

Well done, sir. Grizzly's value has gone UP in my mind.

@budbrady3289 5 лет назад

Fascinating story! Congratulations on your well deserved success. Saving for a 1023 table saw now!

@TheLexluthier 3 года назад

Great video! My father is also an immigrant who came to the USA and couldn't even speak English, and he busted his butt to carve out a new life for himself and his family. I own a few Grizzly machines and they have always worked great.

@grizzlymachines 3 года назад

That is awesome to hear that your father was able to carve out a new life for himself and support his family. Thank you for sharing.

@mikeycornwell0138 5 лет назад

It's crazy to hear a metal lathe is where you started all of this, since that is specifically how I found your company. Just assumed you started in the wood working industry due to the amount of machinery you have available on that side of things. Hearing your support of the end user definitely buying a lathe this year. Thanks for what you've built for all of us out here Shiraz, and congrats on your success.

@donacianoc.sandoval2587 4 года назад

You've earned my business for life. That's how a company should be. Thank you for being who you are Mr. Balolia!

@grizzlymachines 4 года назад

Thank you Donaciano for your support!

@BeachsideHank 5 лет назад

Mid '80's I was "downsized" from my job, decided to hang out my own shingle and turn my hobby into a real business, A big deal for me back then was the purchase of their flagship contractor's saw: the 1022. It was one of the best buying decisions I ever did; solid, reliable, never had any downtime, and I made money and a solid reputation with it. ☺

@conmanumber1 5 лет назад

Yes the best tools to keep a saw running well is a air compressor and duster gun to blow the motor clean and use sharp blades.

@billnowling 4 года назад

Love this story. This is why America is great; it makes it possible (though not necessarily easy) for anyone to go from nothing to something. This is not a slogan. This is real live lived by people who came here seeking refuge and a better life for their family.

@grizzlymachines 4 года назад

Thank you for all of your support. It is truly amazing to hear his story and see what he has created.

@robertstanley980 4 года назад

This guy makes me feel good about buying overseas equipment!

@opendstudio7141 5 лет назад

A great legacy and heart warming story that exemplifies just how important every person is in this world. Grizzly Industries alone has changed lives and launched multiple careers; some developing into substantial businesses; which affects thousands to billions of people world-wide. Quiet an accomplishment and not accidental.

@StewKelly 4 года назад

Thank you Mr. Balolia for all your hard work making such a great customer-centric company. I found your story about how you founded Grizzy to be inspiring. Thank you for sharing it.

@grizzlymachines 4 года назад

Wow, thank you

@tedhargiss1056 5 лет назад

Very good story. I appreciate you putting that together. When I was a kid, I remember my dad buying Grizzly woodworking tools for his cabinet shop. The very first cabinet saw I ever remember seeing was a Grizzly. To me Grizzly meant the best, because that's what dad had. It's quite interesting that I saw this video as I have been looking at metal lathes and milling machines. Grizzly is top on my list. I just wish there a Grizzly store closer to where I live.

@kevinglidden3734 5 лет назад

I’m still pretty new to woodworking and have been thinking about getting some grizzly tools. After watching this video I am 100% getting those machines now. Not to mention your headquarters is only a couple hour drive from me. What an incredible story of perseverance. You sir are the the American dream.

@embfixer 5 лет назад

As a hobbyist woodworker I've had the opportunity to use several great Grizzly tools and have always found them to be very capable machines. As a professional aircraft mechanic, I wish you sold your own brand of mechanics tools, especially some of the more expensive hard to get tools. Service wrenches, thin wrenches, safety wire pliers ect... I am sure with your eye for quality and desire for affordability you could find a market.

@Luke2kz71 5 лет назад

A great American success story!

@deanmiller294 5 лет назад

After watching this video you can’t say the American dream is dead! You are an inspiration sir I’ve met several people who found a need and built it into a full fledged company. They all came from humble beginnings and will leave a legacy for their family. I’ve purchased a Grizzly lathe and table saw. Both arrived within a few days and have worked great right out of the box. For the price and quality, they can’t be beat. My son now asks me “Dad, when are we going to Springfield for the outdoor tent sale?” Best wishes for continued success!

@jimmer5991 5 лет назад

Great guy. I make pool cues and I remember in the middle 90s at a trade show he browsed all of the cue makers booths and bought a cue from one of my competitors. What I remember most is how nice he was and how many questions he had about our craft. It was difficult for him to decide who to buy from because most of the cuemakers had something in their shop from his company. Great American Success Story!!

@grizzlymachines 5 лет назад

Awesome story!

@hvacstudent967 2 года назад

I'm building a gasifier for my off grid factory farm in Tennessee. I'm looking for a metal roller machine that will do 11-12Ga Sheet to roll the various sections of the reactor chamber. I was told to look into Grizzly. I had no idea I would come across such an amazing story of the truth of free market capitalism. In this sea of disinformation being put out about our history, it's refreshing and inspiring to see the truth of what freedom and liberty do for the marketplace. I want/will be a builder in the parallel economy and help rebuild our nation with ideals such as free market capitalism, freedom, hard work, and merit based metrics. I look forward to doing business with Grizzly. I'm going to subscribe here and to learn from this great man's success. I believe I can have a similar story! Jesus said, all things are possible for those who believe. Thanks Mr. Balolia for this inspiring video! Role model.

@thatguythatdoesstuff7448 5 лет назад

When I was in Portugal, my USA college educated Uber driver said, "If you aren't 'rich' in the USA, you're either stupid or lazy". This man's story is proof positive that with the drive to succeed, the American dream is available to anyone. Also, love my G1023RLW and my G0513X2. Brilliant machines.

@richaikins4775 5 лет назад

I’ve purchased and used Grizzly equipment in a milling shop here in PA. The equipment was all first rate and for the most part free of issues. We used Grizzly saws, planers and jointers along side Weinig equipment and the Grizzly machines were able to keep pace with the German equipment nicely. The operations were different, but the Grizzly equipment was used to feed the Weinig mounding machines and did it quite well. Recently I’ve been involved in setting up a cabinet shop and all of the equipment has come from Grizzly. Some pieces arrived with shipping damage and Grizzly was right there to determine the replacement parts we needed and shipped them quickly. Support techs were also most helpful in helping us understand how to replace some of the more complicated parts. Grizzly is a great company to work with and I expect to continue recommending and purchasing this equipment for a long time. The story explains the experiences that I have personally had with Grizzly and I am happy to finally know the background of the company. Congratulations on your success sir. It is truly inspirational.

@s9plus20 3 года назад

Great story! I'm very glad to support such a quality company!

@JDon280Z 4 года назад

I recently retired and I am in the process of starting a small woodshop business as I have always wanted to since working with my dad and building a couple of houses and a few pieces of furniture. I have been researching a lot of the top tool manufacturers and really wanted to buy Made in USA tools. I kept coming back to Grizzly especially for your Price, Quality and Workmanship. After seeing this video, I am sold and will definitely be making my purchases from Grizzly. What an outstanding video and thank you Mr. Shiraz Balolia for creating Grizzly. A dream come true and what an inspiration.

@grizzlymachines 4 года назад

Thank you for your support and good luck with your new woodshop business.