Our History
McGuire was founded by Don McGuire in 1954…
McGuire was founded by Don McGuire in 1954 on the principle of using innovative solutions to save his customers time and money. In his mind, The customer was king. Don searched for high-quality, value oriented products to solve customer problems and stocking strategies based on customer needs. His innovative approach empowered our customers to build strong relationships with customers of their own.
He retired as president in 1977 and passed away in 1995. Don wanted McGuire to remain a family business for generations. Our family continues Don’s passion for customer service.


We keep his philosophy in mind, always making things easier for our customers.
We staff a high-quality, innovative team that knows the industry. McGuire offers free delivery to the local metropolitan area, product information accessible online, and various customization/modification options – like machine and belt shops – to meet the needs of any customer.
After over 65 years of service, we are the largest regional distributor of bearings and power transmission in the Pacific Northwest. We now have 9 branches across the region, yet nothing has changed in the way we do business. Customers are still king.
Our Timeline
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Mid-1950'sMcGuire building in NW Portland
The first location of McGuire Bearing Company in NW Portland -
1954Don McGuire opened
McGuire Bearing Co. in
Portland -
1961Seattle branch
opened -
1967Introduced full line of
power transmission products -
Early 1970'sOur founder, Don Mcguire
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1974Moved headquarters
from NW Portland to SE Portland -
1975Opened Tacoma branch
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Late 1970'sMike McGuire
A happy Mike McGuire, standing amidst product inventory. -
1977Don retires as President –
Hiliary Turner Becomes President -
1979Opened Spokane
branch -
Late 1970'sDon & Mike visit Japan
Mike McGuire and founder Don McGuire (3rd from Left), on a trip to Japan. -
Early 1980'sMcGuire building in SE Portland
The original iteration of our Portland branch, many facelifts ago. -
1983Opened Eugene
branch -
1983McGuire sales team circa 1983
The Eugene sales office, shortly after the branch was opened. -
Mid-1980'sJim Conley & Tim McGuire
Tim McGuire (right) with CFO Jim Conley. -
1984Hiliary retires as President – 2nd generation assumes management of company:
Tim McGuire, President
Mike McGuire, VP Operations
Steve McGuire, VP Marketing
Dave McGuire, VP Sales -
1984Don McGuire and Sons
At then-President Hiliary Turner’s retirement. -
1989Opened Boise
branch -
1992Opened Salem
branch -
1992McGuires & Employees
Star employees and the 2nd Gen brothers -
1997Opened Salt Lake City
branch -
1997Generations 1 & 2
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1998Opened Idaho Falls
branch -
2000Established a sales
representative in
Northern California -
2000Some of Generation 3
Working an annual fish-fry -
2004Eugene branch moved to a
10,000 sq. ft. building -
2006Boise branch
expanded to a 23,200
sq. ft. building -
2007Spokane branch moved to
a 17,400 sq. ft. building -
2008Added a 10,000 sq.
ft. warehouse on the
Boise branch
property -
2012Steve McGuire becomes
president -
2012Added a 10,000 sq.
ft. warehouse to
Eugene branch
property -
2014Added a separate 9600
sq. ft. warehouse to Idaho
Falls branch -
2014Added 4800 sq. ft. of
warehouse to Boise
branch -
2018Steve retires, Andy
McGuire Becomes
President
Interested in innovation? Join us!
McGuire’s team consists of high quality members who strive for growth and development. We encourage innovation in all levels of employment.