About Us
Our Mission
To Glorify God & Expand His Kingdom
To Help People Develop
To Pursue Excellence
To Grow Profitability
Grand Rapids Industrial Products is an import wholesaler that partners with your business, fulfilling your inventory needs and eliminating cross-border challenges.
How We Do It
Client Relationships
RESPECT.
We treat our members, customers, and vendors like family. You can always count on us to support you.
Long-Term Partnerships
TRUST.
We always conduct ourselves in a trustworthy manner. Our honesty and dedication to our clients set us apart.
Quality Service
EXCELLENCE.
We strive for outstanding performance in every aspect of our relationships and pride ourselves in achieving excellence.
Transparency
COMMUNICATION.
We strive to provide the most accurate information both quickly and professionally.
Internal Organization
TEAMWORK.
Collaboration is key. We work with and for you to overcome challenges and execute your goals.
Passion & People
FUN.
We cultivate a people-first company culture where we encourage joy and laughter along the way.
Our History
1980
When It All Started
Founder Charles Amash recognized the need by both small and large businesses to have quality merchandise at reasonable prices. This idea led to the creation of a company that could provide the necessary services and meet the merchandise demands of customers.
Over The Years
In the forty-five years since its inception, GRIP has grown into a Top 10 regional supplier of tools and general merchandise in the Midwest, and a popular supplier across the U.S., Canada, and other Western countries. Charles and his two sons, Elias and Jason, have continued to build their company on lasting relationships, putting the customer first, and using strategic insight and planning.
Facility Fit For Service
Located on 40 acres just south of Grand Rapids, GRIP possesses a 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that holds enough inventory to fill customer orders promptly. Our product showroom even showcases ideas on how our clients can best display products in their stores.
The Future Of GRIP
GRIP now features product lines that offer over 1,500 items and continue to grow! Our items range from hand tools to household items, automotive, air tools, general merchandise, and many more categories. We are excited to see how our client relationships and product lines grow in the years to come.