W.W. Grainger, Inc. · Lake Forest, IL United States ·(NYSE: GWW)
Company Description
Phone: 847-535-1000
Fax: 847-535-0878
Rankings
- #366 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
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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. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key W.W. Grainger, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: GWW Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $6,850.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 18,334 |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Executives
28 executives listed for W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s Lake Forest, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman Emeritus | Richard Keyser | Network |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | James Ryan | Network |
| Vice Chairman | P. Ogden Loux | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Demand is closely tied to the level of US manufacturing production. Because many operating costs are fixed, profitability depends on operational efficiency, particularly inventory management. Smaller companies can compete effectively by providing specialized supplies or superior service (delivery service and product expertise). Large distributors with a network of warehouses and outlets can maintain a lower inventory/sales ratio. The industry is highly automated: average annual revenue per worker is close to $775,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top W.W. Grainger, Inc. Competitors
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