Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc. began in 1946 as an automotive, electric and small engine repair shop and has grown into a worldwide leader among manufacturers of vacuum lifting tools and equipment. Located in Laurel, Montana, U.S.A. (just 12 miles [20 km] west of Billings, Montana's largest city), Wood's Powr-Grip employs a team of more than 100 employees in our 55,000 square foot [5110 square meter] facility.