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W.W. Grainger, Inc.

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W.W. Grainger, Inc.USUnited States Composite

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Company Description

CEO
Mr. Donald G. Macpherson
Full Time Employees
23,200
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Address
100 Grainger Parkway Lake Forest IL United States 60045-5201
IPO Date
Feb 21, 1973
Business
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.