Crafting Excellence Since 1954
Pioneering innovation in chainsaw mills and accessories for generations.
GRANBERG INTERNATIONAL’s story begins in the forests of the Pacific Northwest when a young WWII veteran and contract logger named Elof Granberg determined that freehand chainsaw sharpening was inaccurate, which unnecessarily increased sawing time. Rather than accepting the status quo, he invented the File-n-Joint in 1954. He also invented and introduced to the chainsaw accessory market the first 12-volt portable chainsaw sharpener; the first adjustable and portable saw chain breaker/mender and the first chainsaw hedge trimmer attachment.
In the 1960s, Granberg acquired the rights to a bar-mounted chain saw mill, nicknamed the “ALASKAN.” Working under the credo “smarter, not harder,” Elof set about simplifying and streamlining the design. The Alaskan MKIII set the the industry standard for over 50 years. Today, the revamped MKIV continues in that proud tradition and is relied upon all over the world by all kinds of people. The Granberg Edging Mill (c.1966) and the Granberg Alaskan Small Log Mill (c1998) round out the ALASKAN mill family. No matter what your needs, Granberg has a mill to suit them.
Today, Granberg is still a family-owned business and Elof’s descendants are still managing the business and continuing to improve and update the product line. We strive to continue Elof’s high standards and honor his belief that a product can – and must – be affordable, accurate and well designed.
Our American made and assembled products are always backed by top notch customer service, and our sales department is committed to ensuring you always get the right tool for the job.
The People Behind Granberg
Dedicated to crafting innovative solutions for woodworkers everywhere.
Erik Granberg
President
I have grown up with our family business. I was milling with my father when I was 12, cutting second growth redwood for our kitchen wall panels. My personal business philosophy is based on customer service in the most wide ranging sense. I base our quality control procedures on one simple fact: does the equipment perform. To achieve this we strive daily to produce the best product possible. Products that our customers are proud to own and that make them part of our Granberg family.
John Mahley
General Manager
John Mahley considers himself the adopted son in the Granberg family. John started as the shipping manager in May of 2000 and today is the general manager of Granberg International. John has a background of working as a diesel mechanic as well as demolition, warehousing, and manufacturing. Born in the city, but a true country boy at heart John enjoys BBQ, music, camping and taking weekend trips with his beautiful wife and two sons. John prides himself on customer service and enjoys talking to and getting to know our customers from all over this great country.
Lindsey Granberg
Marketing Manager
Lindsey Granberg has worked part time with the company since 2005 but has only been working here full-time since 2013. In those part-time years, she went to college, traveled the world, took up landscaping and worked several jobs in the Lake Tahoe area. She has done a wide variety of jobs here at Granberg but is now Marketing Manager. She is a third generation Granberg and is proud to be a part of such a passionate and innovative company. In her free time she loves going to see live music and getting creative in the kitchen.
Ben Hawkins
Sales Manager
Ben has worked at Granberg on and off since he was 16. When he is not providing top-notch customer service and sales advice, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and their dog. He is a third generation Granberg (in blood if not in name), and is proud to be part of the team that brings you the best, American-made milling and chainsaw products.
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Crafted with precision and quality, just as we have since day one!
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