104 Years' Strong and Forging Ahead
Barnes today manufactures a wide range of coolant filtration equipment to serve the needs of grinding, honing and cutting machine manufacturers and end users. Over the years, Barnes has been awarded hundreds of patents covering major developments in all product lines. Barnes' history of technological leadership has been and will continue to be a key factor in our success.Located in the heart of downtown Rockford, Illinois, Barnes is based in a 160,000 square foot facility with a staff of dedicated employees who design, manufacture, assemble and test coolant filtration equipment. Barnes International, Inc., is a family-owned and -operated business. Marvin Gollob purchased Barnes in 1979/80 and passed the reins of leadership to his son David Gollob.  The vision for tomorrow is growth through innovative product development and excellent product quality and service.

A Sense of Pride: The Employees of Barnes  The employees of Barnes are one in million. Mr. John Lissa (right) is the third family generation to make a career at Barnes. With 40 years of service, John remembers riding his tricycle into the shop to visit his father who firmly brought him home to mother. John's story begins with two uncles starting at Barnes in 1918, followed by his grandfather and father. John's two sons have also worked at Barnes before choosing a career path .                  

104 Years' Strong and Forging Ahead
Barnes today manufactures a wide range of coolant filtration equipment to serve the needs of grinding, honing and cutting machine manufacturers and end users. Over the years, Barnes has been awarded hundreds of patents covering major developments in all product lines. Barnes' history of technological leadership has been and will continue to be a key factor in our success.Located in the heart of downtown Rockford, Illinois, Barnes is based in a 160,000 square foot facility with a staff of dedicated employees who design, manufacture, assemble and test coolant filtration equipment. Barnes International, Inc., is a family-owned and -operated business. Marvin Gollob purchased Barnes in 1979/80 and passed the reins of leadership to his son David Gollob.  The vision for tomorrow is growth through innovative product development and excellent product quality and service.

A Sense of Pride: The Employees of Barnes  The employees of Barnes are one in million. Mr. John Lissa (right) is the third family generation to make a career at Barnes. With 40 years of service, John remembers riding his tricycle into the shop to visit his father who firmly brought him home to mother. John's story begins with two uncles starting at Barnes in 1918, followed by his grandfather and father. John's two sons have also worked at Barnes before choosing a career path .