Manufacturer of the patented Grizzly anti-skid chain system and supplier of snow chains, forestry chains and shoe chains for commercial vehicles
Grizzly Snow Grip GmbH
Am Johannisberg 2, 08606 Oelsnitz/Vogtland (Headquarters / Production)New on Amplifa
About Grizzly Snow Grip
Grizzly Snow Grip GmbH, based in Oelsnitz/Vogtland, is a manufacturing company and producer of the patented GRIZZLY SNOW GRIP anti-skid chain system for commercial vehicles, especially for fire departments and disaster relief. The system combines a starting aid and snow chain: a patented rim ring made of stainless steel is placed into the rim flange before the winter season; individual chain strands made of high-tempered, case-hardened 8.2 mm square-link chains can be quickly fitted over the wheel when needed – even when the vehicle is stuck. The system is KBA-approved (test mark L 205, § 37 para. 1 StVZO) and covers rim sizes from 17.5 to 22.5 inches. In addition, a range of mesh chains for passenger cars, 4x4, trucks, tractors and heavy machinery as well as forestry chains, traction belts (greenTRACK) and shoe chains is offered; the forestry program comes from the long-standing partnership with the Slovenian manufacturer VERIGA K.F., d.o.o. Customers include fleets, municipalities, fire departments, disaster relief organizations and the waste management and utility industries. The products are distributed via the company's own online shop and on the world market.
- Site
- Oelsnitz / Vogtland
- Processes
- Manufacture of patented anti-skid chain system (Grizzly A-System), Manufacture of mesh chains (snow chains for passenger cars, 4x4, trucks, tractors, work machinery), Manufacture of forestry chains, traction belts (greenTRACK) and tire protection chains, Manufacture of shoe chains/crampons, Online shop/distribution, Replacement part reordering, 36-month quality guarantee on the rim ring
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Case-hardened, high-tempered square-link chains 8.2 mm, Meter chains in strengths from 1 mm to 100 mm (Veriga K.F.), Steel (meter chains 1–100 mm)
- Certificates
- KBA approval of anti-skid device (test mark L 205, § 37 para. 1 StVZO)
- Industries
- Commercial vehicles/Heavy transport, Fire departments/Disaster relief/THW, Forestry, Municipalities, Waste management and utilities, Military
- 01
Design and further development of the patented chain system
- 02
Manufacture of the rim ring from stainless steel
- 03
Production/stocking of the chain strands (8.2 mm square-link chains,
- 04
Assembly/shipping via the online shop
- 05
Replacement part reordering and customer service
Materials and Processes
Stainless steel
Used for the patented rim ring of the Grizzly A-System and covered by a 36-month quality guarantee.
Case-hardened, high-tempered square-link chains 8.2 mm
Chain material of the anti-skid strands with high durability.
Steel (meter chains 1–100 mm)
Base material of the forestry and mesh chain program of partner VERIGA K.F.
Locations
Oelsnitz/Vogtland
DEHeadquarters / Production
- Materials
- Stainless steel, case-hardened steel
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of patented anti-skid chain system (Grizzly A-System)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, high-tempered, case-hardened steel (8.2 mm square-link |
| Manufacture of mesh chains (snow chains for passenger cars, 4x4, trucks, tractors, work machinery)Joining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Manufacture of forestry chains, traction belts (greenTRACK) and tire protection chainsJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Manufacture of shoe chains/cramponsJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Approvals
The anti-skid device is approved by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) in accordance with § 37 para. 1 StVZO (test mark L 205). A quality guarantee of 36 months is granted on the rim ring made of stainless steel.
| Evidence | Oelsnitz/Vogtland |
|---|---|
| KBA approval of anti-skid device (test mark L 205, § 37 para. 1 StVZO) |
History
- 1922
Founding of partner VERIGA K.F., d.o.o. (production of, among other things, anchor, dragging and meter chains)
- 1992
Addition of the patented and certified RIVAL COMPACT snow chain to Veriga's product range
- 1998
Reorganisation, privatisation and renaming to VERIGA K.F., d.o.o.
- 2017
Website of Grizzly Snow Grip GmbH – a K-Metall company