Graco Inc.

Minneapolis, MN United States

  (NYSE: GGG)

Company Description

To state the obvious: Graco has fluid management skills. The company, which was founded in 1926 as Gray Company, manufactures fluid-handling equipment designed to move, measure, control, dispense, and apply fluid materials. Products include pumps, applicators, spray guns, pressure washers, filters, valves, and accessories; these goods are used in industrial and commercial applications to handle paints, adhesives, sealants, and lubricants. In addition to painting contractors, Graco's customers include automotive, construction equipment, and vehicle lubrication companies. Graco sells its products through independent distributors, with approximately 30,000 outlets worldwide.