Government, Education, and Volume Purchasers Program

For over 100 years, South Bend has provided preferred pricing and program support to government departments, educational programs and volume purchasers. 

 

Government and Educational Entities:

Verified governmental and educational entities including technical schools and Maker Spaces will receive preferred pricing, lines of credit, and access to educational/consultive materials to support their programs.

To begin the verification process and to consult directly with a South Bend Representative, call 360-734-1540 or email us at sales@southbendtools.com.


South Bend’s “How to Run a Lathe” 1921 edition. Generations of machinists have learned their trade with this book.

Purchase Book 

 

 

Two page spread on government departments using South Bend from 1935 - Interesting Installations of South Bend Lathes

Two page spread on government departments using South Bend. 1935 – Interesting Installations of South Bend Lathes

 


Some of the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class destroyer ships that have our modern South Bend Lathes on board. From left: USS John Finn, USS Delbert D. Black, USS Spruance, and USS Ralph Johnson.

 

Above are U.S. Navy ships of different classes that have South Bend Lathes on board. From left: USNS Pathfinder, USS Somerset, USS John P. Murtha, and USS Portland.

Research, Industry, Fabrication & Custom Production Shops:

South Bend welcomes volume purchase inquiries from both public and private sectors. Through ownership and affiliation with Grizzly International, South Bend can provide an unequaled inventory of machines, accessories, and supplies to meet your needs.

For information on how to participate in this program, which would include access to lease and financing programs, as well as volume pricing, speak with a Major Accounts representative at 360-734-1540 or email business.sales@grizzly.com

 

Home Work Shop, Automotive Shop, and Manufacturing and Industrial page from - 1935 - Interesting Installations of South Bend Lathes

Home Work Shop, Automotive Shop, and Manufacturing and Industrial page from 1935 – Interesting Installations of South Bend Lathes