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 operate their businesses the way they wanted, while minimizing the need for excess stock.

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.

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Our Timeline

Mid-1950's

McGuire building in NW Portland
The first location of McGuire Bearing Company in NW Portland
1954

Don McGuire opened
McGuire Bearing Co. in
Portland
1961

Seattle branch
opened
1967

Introduced full line of
power transmission
products
Early 1970's

Our founder, Don McGuire
1974

Moved headquarters
from NW Portland to SE
Portland
1975

Opened Tacoma
branch
Late 1970's

Mike McGuire
A happy Mike McGuire, standing amidst product inventory.
1977

Don retires as President –
Hiliary Turner Becomes
President
1979

Opened Spokane
branch
Late 1970's

Don & Mike visit Japan
Mike McGuire and founder Don McGuire (3rd from Left), on a trip to Japan.
Early 1980's

McGuire building in SE Portland
The original iteration of our Portland branch, many facelifts ago.
1983

Opened Eugene
branch
1983

McGuire sales team circa 1983
The Eugene sales office, shortly after the branch was opened.
Mid-1980's

Jim Conley & Tim McGuire
Tim McGuire (right) with VP of Finance Jim Conley.
1984

Hiliary retires as President – 2nd generation assumes management of company:

Tim McGuire, President
Mike McGuire, VP of Operations
Steve McGuire, VP of Marketing
Dave McGuire, VP of Sales
Jim Conley, VP of Finance
1984

Don McGuire and Sons
At then-President Hiliary Turner’s retirement.
1989

Opened Boise
branch
1992

Opened Salem
branch
1992

McGuires & Employees
Star employees and the 2nd Gen brothers
1997

Opened Salt Lake City
branch
1997

Generations 1 & 2
1998

Opened Idaho Falls
branch
2000

Established a sales
representative in
Northern California
2000

Some of Generation 3
Working an annual fish-fry
2004

Eugene branch moved to a
10,000 sq. ft. building
2006

Boise branch
expanded to a 23,200
sq. ft. building
2007

Spokane branch moved to
a 17,400 sq. ft. building
2008

Added a 10,000 sq.
ft. warehouse on the
Boise branch
property
Early 2010's

McGuire Team
From left: Mike McGuire (VP of Operations), Steve McGuire (VP of Marketing), Jerry Fuchs (sales), Tim McGuire (President), Dave McGuire (VP of Sales), and Jim Conley (VP of Finance)
2012

Steve McGuire becomes
president
2012

Added a 10,000 sq.
ft. warehouse to
Eugene branch
property
2014

Added a separate 9600
sq. ft. warehouse to Idaho
Falls branch
2014

Added 4800 sq. ft. of
warehouse to Boise
branch
2017

Jim Conley retires,
Chris Clark takes over
as CFO
2018

Dave McGuire retires
as VP of Sales
2018

Steve McGuire retires
as President
2019

Andy McGuire, President & CEO
Andy McGuire becomes President
2019

Chuck Webster retires,
Blake Bonner becomes Director
of Corporate Sales
2020

Steven Kessinger becomes Director of Operations
2024

McGuire Distribution Center
in Portland, OR
Opened Corporate Distribution Center