W.W. Grainger, Inc.
News and overview for W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Grainger profit rises on investment gain - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 40 days 18 hours 41 minutes ago
Grainger /quotes/comstock/13*!gww/quotes/nls/gww (GWW 91.64, -2.68, -2.84%) shares sat out an advance in the broader market in early trading, dropping 2% to $92.39.
Grainger net income up 3% after one-time gain - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 40 days 20 hours 44 minutes ago
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W.W. Grainger acquires Alliance Energy Solutions
Boston Globe, The | 5 days 11 hours 37 minutes ago
CHICAGOMaintenance products distributor W.W. Grainger Inc. said Wednesday that it has bought Alliance Energy Solutions in an all-cash deal.
W.W. Grainger daily sales down 3 pct in October
Boston Globe, The | 5 days 12 hours 34 minutes ago
CHICAGOMaintenance products manufacturer W.W. Grainger Inc. said Wednesday that sales in October declined 3 percent compared with the same month last year.
W.W. Grainger acquires Alliance Energy Solutions in all-cash deal; terms undisclosed
Sun (Baltimore), The | 5 days 12 hours 41 minutes ago
Maintenance products distributor W.W. Grainger Inc. said Wednesday that it has bought Alliance Energy Solutions in an all-cash deal.
Grainger Announces Acquisition of Alliance Energy Solutions [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 5 days 9 hours 17 minutes ago
...excited about how combining with Grainger increases the growth opportunity...their efficiency problems." W.W. Grainger, Inc. , with 2008 sales of $6.9 billion...1-847-535-0881, all of W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Grainger closes on acquisition of Wis. cleaning supplies business
Chicago Tribune | 40 days 14 hours 20 minutes ago
CHICAGO (AP) — W.W. Grainger Inc., an industrial cleaning supplies provider, said Wednesday it closed on the acquisition of a vehicle maintenance products distributor.
Grainger Provides Outlook at Analyst Meeting [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 5 days 9 hours 18 minutes ago
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grainger
Grainger closes on cleaning supplies acquisition
Forbes | 40 days 15 hours 1 minute ago
CHICAGO -- W.W. Grainger Inc., an industrial cleaning supplies provider, said Wednesday it closed on the acquisition of a vehicle maintenance products distributor.
Grainger closes on vehicle maintenance acquisition
Forbes | 40 days 14 hours 6 minutes ago
CHICAGO -- W.W. Grainger Inc., a facilities maintenance provider, said Wednesday it closed on the acquisition of a vehicle maintenance products distributor.
Grainger announces 3Q profit, acquisition
Chicago Tribune | 40 days 19 hours 25 minutes ago
W.W. Grainger Inc. on Wednesday announced the all-cash purchase of Imperial Supplies LLC, a Green Bay, Wis.-based distributor of maintenance products and aftermarket components for the vehicle and fleet industry.
Grainger to Host Annual Analyst Meeting [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 7 days 10 hours 31 minutes ago
CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grainger
W.W. Grainger acquires Alliance Energy Solutions in all-cash deal; terms undisclosed -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 5 days 12 hours 41 minutes ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Maintenance products distributor W.W. Grainger Inc. said Wednesday that it has bought Alliance Energy Solutions in an all-cash deal.
W.W. Grainger reports 3.3 percent drop in daily sales during October -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 5 days 14 hours 38 minutes ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Maintenance products manufacturer W.W. Grainger Inc. said Wednesday that sales in October declined 3 percent compared with the same month last year.
Grainger Reports Earnings Per Share of $1.88 for the 2009 Third Quarter, Including a One-Time $0.37 Gain [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 40 days 15 hours 58 minutes ago
...to $32 million a year ago. Grainger did not repurchase any shares...verses $335 million in 2008. W.W. Grainger, Inc. with 2008 sales of $6.9...847-535-0881, all of W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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Company Overview
| Company: | W.W. Grainger, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Industrial Machinery & Equipment Distribution |
| Website: | http://www.grainger.com |
Home, home on the Grainger is a well-stocked place. Through its business segments -- Grainger Branch-based and Acklands-Grainger -- W.W. Grainger distributes maintenance, repair, and service equipment. Its Lab Safety business is integrated into the Industrial Supply unit. Grainger provides access to over 475,000 products such as compressors, motors, signs, lighting and welding equipment, and hand and power tools. The company has more than 600 branches and 18 distribution centers in the US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama, and China. Its 1.8 million customers include contractors, service and maintenance shops, manufacturers, hotels, and government, healthcare, and educational facilities.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 6,850 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 6.7 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 475.4 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 13.1 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 18,334 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 1.7 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |