Grier Abrasive Co. Inc., established in 1966 in Chicago, Ill., today is located in South Holland, Ill employing approximately 150 personnel. We produce a range of products in Resinoid, Vitrified, Grier-Tex (cotton fiber), Grier-Brite (unitized nylon abrasive) and Grier Rub-Brite (rubber bond), however, our specialty is mounted points. Sales are through industrial distributors, Catalog Houses, OEM's and Hardware private label programs. We have been supplying some of the major hardware tool producers for years. Our quality and service are such that we supply the major aerospace firms, which adhere to the strict standards of the aerospace program. We am sure you will find our pricing competitive and our delivery excellent. As a "behind the scenes" company, providing a quality abrasive, we aggressively look for products to meet the needs and expand our customer's product line. Innovation and adaptability is one of our best qualities. Within the past two years, we have added "Grier-Brite", "Grier Rub Brite", the "Abra'-Sicle", the "Reach In" and the "Grier 20". Exclusively Grier Abrasive presently manufactures Grier Brite, the Abra Sicle, the Grier 20 and the Reach In. We also provide Grier C G (ceramic grain). It would be our pleasure to assist you in solving your particular abrasive problem.
Our Founder...
James Grier, began the company in 1966 and built an organization based on quality, service, honesty and integrity. His ideas, company policy, are best described in his “Forecast" below…James Grier
GRIER FORECAST...
  "Business will continue to go where invited and remain where appreciated
Reputations will continue to be made by many acts and be lost by one
People will go right on preferring to do business with friends
Go-givers will become the best go-getters
The “Extra-Mile” will have no traffic jams
Performance will continue to outsell promises
Enthusiasm will be as contagious as ever
Know-how will surpass guess-how
Trust not tricks, will keep customers loyal
Quality will be prized as a precious possession. "