Grizzly 2012

[Shiraz Balolia]

Lots of interesting comments. Some clarifications below:

1) No, we did not move production to China and then back to Taiwan. The ones noted as "Made in Taiwan" have always been made there.

2) Grizzly does not own South Bend.

3) South Bend has not made machines in USA for well over 15 years.

4) All South Bend lathes, 10" swing and above, are made in Taiwan and generally include Japanese/German bearings, Japanese Inverters and US made Allen Bradley controls.

5) Grizzly has stated the country of origin in its specifications online for many years.

6) All things being equal, Made in Taiwan is better than Made in China. There are a few companies in China that we trust and offer products from them.

[Randy Dutkiewicz]

That sums up very well what many of us feel.

+1 here. Hit the nail on the head I believe...

[Van Huskey]

2) Grizzly does not own South Bend.

Semantics for us, but you own the brand, correct?

[Victor Robinson]

Nevermind Asian manufacturing...lately I've developed quite an affection for German engineering.

[Van Huskey]

Nevermind Asian manufacturing...lately I've developed quite an affection for German engineering.

One could make a good argument the German's are the best engineers, look what they can do with the rediculous layout of a 911. Turning a REAR engined car into one of the best sports cars in the world requires and AMAZING amount of engineering.