W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company and a leading broad-line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services. Founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. Grainger, the company's mission is to "Keep the World Working®" by making operations safe, efficient, and productive for its customers, communities, and employees. Its corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Grainger offers a vast catalog of over 1.5 million items, including motors, lighting, material handling, fasteners, plumbing, tools, safety supplies, janitorial equipment, electrical products, HVAC, and metalworking tools. Beyond products, the company provides value-added services such as inventory management and technical support. Grainger serves a diverse business-to-business customer base across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, government, commercial, and transportation, through a network of branches, distribution centers, and robust e-commerce platforms like Grainger.com, Zoro.com, and Monotaro.

D.G. Macpherson serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc. The company reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding earnings and revenue expectations with an EPS of $11.65 and revenue of $4.7 billion. In April 2026, Grainger increased its quarterly dividend by 10%. The company has also received recent recognition, being named one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere and included in Fortune Media and Great Place to Work's '100 Best Companies to Work For' in 2026. With a market capitalization of approximately $62-64 billion, Grainger maintains a strong market position as a leader in industrial distribution, leveraging its extensive network and e-commerce capabilities.