W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger is a broad-line, distributor of maintenance, and repair and operating (MRO) products and services with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the UK. Its product offering is grouped under several broad categories, including safety and security, material handling and storage, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, metalworking, and hand tools. Its more than 4.5 million customers are corporations, government entities, manufacturing, transportation, commercial, and contractors, to name a few. Grainger sells through a network of branches, distribution centers, third-party partners, sales and service representatives, and websites. About four-fifths of its revenue is generated from customers in the US.

Wholesale Trade; Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers; Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods; Wholesale Trade-Nondurable Goods; Industrial Machinery and Equipment; Electrical Appliances, Television and Radio; Hardware

$15230M