Benchmark Abrasives Published Nov 13, 2026

Eric Marshall (Northern Springers)

Welcome to this week's #benchmarkspotlight (formerly the #weldershowcase) - we had the opportunity to sit down with Eric from Northern Springers and talk a little shop.

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Name: Eric Marshall

Business Name: Northern Springers

Location: Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada

Socials: IG: @northernspringers

Website: www.northernspringers.com

Specialties: Fabrication, Brand management, parts and full builds

Tell us about yourself - what inspired you to get into your trade? And how long?

Well, I've been building bikes for nearly 15 years, which started as a fun thing to do with friends, turned into a job. I was finishing up my pilot's license during the peak of covid. Things were adding up. Randomly i had a friend ask me to build him a springer for a trade for some paint work, then it kinda snowballed. I built maybe 20 springers in the span of 4 months. I took a risk, quit my job, quit school and dove head first into growing my brand. This year will be 5 years of running northern. Every day I'm incredibly thankful.

What keeps you motivated throughout the day?
I love to be busy, I can always find something to do. I like to be prepped, on top of everything so when orders do come in, it won't take me more than a day or two to get the front end out. I'd say the main motivation would be making sure anyone who gets my product doesn't have to wait. Everything that is shipped out gets the same treatment and I hold that standard high.

What is your favorite shop tool and why?
I like to consider myself a surgeon with a classic angle grinder, so imma have to go with that hahaha

What's your favorite piece that you've worked on?
One of my favorite pieces would be my born free 16 build! I fabricated everything I could, spent a lot of hours on it, and am proud of the outcome!

If you could have any job as it relates to question 1 what would it be and what would you do with that?
I already do it!

What BA product is your favorite and why?

By far my favorite item is the hook and loop sanding disc! my daily!

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What BA product surprised you in terms of quality - what about it set it apart from the competition?

So far every product i've tried has been on point for quality, and the price point is more then fair!

What tips and tricks do you have for us that might be different or eye opening for others to try with BA product?

Don't be afraid to try some new work through the grids if you're looking to finish metal nicely!

If there was one person you could collaborate with - who would it be and why?

Paul Sr. would be a dream come true, the godfather of choppers

Do you have any advice for the next generation that you wish you had when you first started?

The only thing I can think to say is that if you're planning on going out on your own, take the risk and commit to it. Things have a way of working out if you want them to.

What are your future plans for your shop?

Currently I am in the middle of building a new shop on my property. I am in the early stages, as of yesterday my framing and electrical inspections just passed. So, I'll be starting to close up the interior. I'm fairly excited for the new space. I'm aiming to be working full-time in there by fall.