GRS Tools by Glendo

Founded in 1977 and based in Emporia, Kansas, Glendo is a recognized leader in craftsmanship, innovation, and precision manufacturing. As the company who created the world-renowned GRS Tools brand, Glendo continues to lead the way in manufacturing tools for engraving, stone setting, jewelry arts, wood carving, and more. Regarded as the best in their industry, GRS Tools serves high-quality jewelers, professional engravers, and enthusiast across the globe. GRS Tools has earned the long-standing reputation of excellence through superior quality, first-class customer service, and game changning innovation. They also operate a training center in Emporia, Kansas, offering courses for both aspiring and experienced artisans.GRS offeres the tools, training, and technique to help jewelers and engravers become masters in their craft. 

The technology behind GRS was developed in 1965 by Donald A. Glaser, who, alongside his brother-in-law John Rohner, revolutionized hand engraving with the introduction of pneumatic-powered tools. This legacy of innovation was carried forward by Don’s son, D.J. Glaser, and lives on today under the ownership of Dyson Dyson & Dunn since 2014. As the engineering powerhouse behind their signature brand GRS Tools, Glendo understands that precision tools aren’t just built—they’re perfected.

Glendo offers more than machining projects they manage the full process—handling secondary operations like plating, heat treating, powder coating, bushing fitting, and more—so customers receive a finished product, ready to go, with fewer delays and vendors to manage.

Whether serving Fortune 500 manufacturers or innovative startups, Glendo brings engineering excellence and a commitment to craftsmanship into every project. The commitment to innovation and excellence that began with their founders, is what elevated Glendo to the trusted partner today, for industries where quality and reliability are non-negotiable.

At Glendo, precision craftmanship isn’t just a capability — it’s a culture.

NAICS Code: 333991

Industry: Power-Driven Hand tool Manufacturing

Website: https://glendo.com

Website: https://grs.com