ABOUT GRIP

Work With GRIP

Providing you with a track record of excellence in supplying retail clients with innovative products, timely fulfillment and world-class support.

Difference

What We Do

GRIP is an import wholesaler that teams up with businesses to fulfill their inventory needs while saving them from the challenges that comes with importing. GRIP handles the suppliers, tariffs, customs issues, and freight so you don’t have to. Whether from our warehouse or directly from the factory, your order will arrive seamlessly at its final destination.

Products

How We Do It

Client Relationships

Respect

We treat our members, customers, and vendors like family.

Long-Term Partnerships

Trust

We always conduct ourselves in a trustworthy manner. Our honesty and dedication to our clients sets us apart.

Quality Service

Excellence

We strive for outstanding performance in every aspect of our relationships and pride ourselves on achieving excellence.

Transparency

Communication

Providing 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 goals.

Passion & People

Fun

We are proud to create a company culture that puts people first and provides laughter along the way.

Who We Are

As your partners on this side of the ocean, we commit ourselves to provide full satisfaction in fulfilling inventory needs. Guided by our mission, we strive for continuous improvement and long term relationships that keep our clients’ best interest in mind.

To glorify GOD and expand his Kingdom

To help people develop

To pursue excellence

To grow profitably

Who We Work With

Our History

It all started back in 1980

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 the customer.

Over the years

In the forty-one years since its inception, GRIP has grown to become 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 in a timely manner. Our 2,000 square foot product showroom showcases ideas on how our clients can best display products in their store.

Growing GRIP: Present day & beyond

GRIP now features product lines that total over 1500 items and continues to grow; there’s no end in sight! Our items stretch all the way 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.

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