In 1947, Howard Wood opened Wood’s Auto Electric, an automotive, electric and small engine repair shop in Wolf Point, Montana. After years of frustration while trying to hold small engine valves during the lapping process, Howard designed and built the first Wood’s Powr-Grip Valve Grinder in the early 1960s.

Medical, life and disability insurance plans. Medical flexible spending plan. 401(k) retirement plan. Profit sharing plan. Paid leave and holidays. Employee Assistance Program. Becoming Part of the Powr-Grip Team. At Wood’s Powr-Grip, we realize that our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where employees can …

by Joe Landsverk. It's the early 60's in the small Northeast Montana town of Wolf Point where Howard Wood owns and operates Wood's Auto & Electric Company. In previous years, Howard has successfully invented, manufactured and marketed a tool to Briggs and Stratton, a well known small engine manufacturer.

Powr-Grip ® Vacuum Lifters aren’t Just Glass Handling Suction Cups!. Since 1964, Wood’s Powr-Grip has provided innovative equipment which uses vacuum to lift, hold, and position nonporous materials. WPG equipment is frequently used for glass fabrication, window installation & glazing, sheet metal, stone slabs, insulated metal panels, and solar panels.

by David Peters On March 12th, in the hour before sunrise, a small, diverse group gathered on a 2-acre plot of land on the outskirts of Billings, MT. Predawn yawns were stifled by the steam rising from coffee cups in subfreezing weather. A white pickup truck pulling a small flat-bed trailer jostled into the space and came to a sliding halt.

Wood’s Powr-Grip Co., Inc. a été créé en tant qu’atelier de réparation des petits moteurs et est devenue un leader mondial parmi les fabricants d’outils et d’équipements de levage à vide.

Timeline. 1946: Howard Wood opens Wood’s Auto Electric, an automotive, electric, and small engine repair shop in Wolf Point, Montana.. Early 1960s: Howard designs and builds the first Wood’s Powr-Grip Valve Grinder to hold small engine valves during the lapping process.. 1963: Howard begins manufacturing suction cups for glass handling.. 1964: Howard incorporates the business as Wood's ...

About Us Company Profile. Wood’s Powr-Grip Co. Inc. entstand als eine kleine Reparatur-Werkstatt und hat sich zu einem der weltweit führenden Hersteller von Vakuum-Hebewerkzeugen und -geräten vergrößert.

Howard comenzó a fabricar las ventosas para manejar vidrio en el 1963, constituyó la empresa en sociedad en el 1964 y obtuvo una patente de su diseño en el marzo de 1966.

The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center recently came to Laurel, MT to learn a little bit more about Wood's Powr-Grip as a company. Discover how Wood’s Powr-Grip has developed products with a worldwide reputation for quality and safety, while never losing their close connection to family and community.