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In 2016, I was pivotal in the success of a motorcycle startup that still operates today. From there, I transitioned into the world of automotive and motorcycle parts management\u2014a career that demanded a zero-tolerance eye for quality and technical fitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f116a2c68a57991a58259c3cfd7e623c wp-block-paragraph\">When my last firm closed its doors overnight, I realized it was time to stop managing the inventory of others and start creating my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9f2918b125944c1ec093a795da33524 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GRIFBAK<\/strong> is the result of that transition. The name itself is a tribute to my history\u2014a distillation of the family surnames on my birth certificate into a single mark of craftsmanship. 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