W.W. GRAINGER, INC.

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Industrial Distribution • Industrials • Lake Forest, IL, United States • GWW (NYQ)

W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. It operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Stock Performance (90 Days)

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Layoff History

No layoff events recorded for this company.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has W.W. GRAINGER, INC. had layoffs?
No layoff events have been recorded for W.W. GRAINGER, INC. in our database. This could mean the company has not conducted significant layoffs, or any layoffs have not been publicly reported.
How many employees does W.W. GRAINGER, INC. have?
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. has approximately 23,500 employees.
What industry is W.W. GRAINGER, INC. in?
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, within the Industrials sector.
Is W.W. GRAINGER, INC. a publicly traded company?
Yes, W.W. GRAINGER, INC. is publicly traded under the ticker symbol GWW on the NYQ. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $49.30 billion.
Where is W.W. GRAINGER, INC. headquartered?
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, United States.

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