In 1990, Richard Griot mailed the first Griot’s Garage handbook from a small office in Vista, California. That catalog struck a major chord with automotive enthusiasts, and in 1994 Richard relocated the company to a larger facility in Tacoma, Washington. Well, we’re still growing, and we’re on the move again!
The current Tacoma office initially housed the entire Griot’s Garage operation, including product formulation, bottling, and distribution. In 2004, those functions were transferred to a beautiful facility in Plainfield, Indiana. Now, it’s time for the corporate office (also home to our customer service center and flagship retail store) to get new digs, too!
Watch InMyGarage for stories about our “barn find” of a building, the vision for turning it into a concours showpiece, and updates throughout the build. You’ll be an insider as we start having fun in our new garage!
The current Griot's Garage HQ houses corporate offices, a Research & Development facility, a Retail Store, and a large Car Care School. The new HQ will expand all of the above, add some exciting new functions, and allow us to serve all our customers (and the local community) to even higher standards!
September 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Cool… I can’t wait to see the new place
September 10th, 2009 at 11:26 am
So where will the new digs be located? Washington or Indiana?
September 10th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Jason… Check the tag. We’re staying in Tacoma, and excited to be building a true car-guy destination for this city!
September 24th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Can’t believe you opted to stay in Tacoma. What’s WA got that IN doesn’t??
Okay, so a giant mountain. And the Sound. And majestic trees instead of flat soybean fields. And none of that suffocating humidity.
Hmm. Any room for a little efficiency apt in that new garage?
April 21st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Can’t believe you picked Indiana. I was forced to live in that nocturnal flat land for 3 years some time ago, ish, dismal. Tacoma is a beautiful area, don’t live there but have traveled there on business, very scenic. You better rust proof every metal item and vehicle you own now to save them from the salty tin worms. TK-Phoenix, AZ
September 15th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Can’t wait to see the built out. Keep us posted and if you have an open house we want an invite!
-Ryan @ CarDomain
January 30th, 2010 at 5:04 am
Plus, the Sound area does not get as cold as Indiana.