That same year, an order for 24 custom "Gruhn" guitars helped to establish Bill in the national market. In late 1991, a 3200 square foot "feed store" was purchased, on the outskirts of Austin, and was occupied in the spring of 1992. By 2005, the size of the shop had tripled with 50 full-time employees and ground was being broken for a new 22,000 square foot shop. The addition of CNC technology helped to add a level of consistency, accuracy and safety to parts production that was previously unavailable. As the business grew and processes were refined, there is one thing that did not change...Bill Collings’ commitment to building the finest acoustic steel string instruments possible.

In 1999, Bill Collings started production of the first Collings mandolins which, like his guitars, quickly set new standards for the industry. Years later, Collings mandolins have expanded to include seven models in both lacquer and varnish finishes.