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While COVID-19 has forced many companies to pivot in new ways over the last 10 months , successfully re-focusing its business is old hat for Oregon-based GrovTec US , Inc . In fact , GrovTec was born out of a need to create new opportunities .

The company was founded in 2006 after one of the nation ’ s largest makers of outdoor shooting accessories was acquired and shifted operations overseas . Shop manager Bob Grover made the bold decision to purchase some of the company ’ s remaining equipment and continue on his own the tradition of producing high-quality , American-made accessories to major firearms manufacturers and the military .
With six machines in a small 4,500-squarefoot facility , Bob , his family , and a handful of his former co-workers did just that .
They rolled up their sleeves , threw themselves into the endeavor and did whatever needed to be done to fill orders and keep customers happy .
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