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Folds of Honor receives $50,000 donation from Grainger for higher education scholarships

Proceeds from Grainger merchandise sales at the 2018 Grainger Show to be put toward education for military families

April 26, 2018

Folds of Honor, the nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen and disabled service members, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of $50,000 from Grainger, North America’s leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products, to be put toward its Higher Education Scholarship program.

Annual Grainger Show attracts 12,000

Dave Johnson

April 5, 2018

Grainger welcomed more than 12,000 attendees in February to its annual Grainger Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “An event like this for Grainger showcases the types of products, solutions, services and expertise we offer customers,” said Deb Oler, Grainger senior vice president and president, North American Sales and Services.

Grainger launches Gamut.com curated products in user-friendly site

September 1, 2017

Grainger in June announced the launch of Gamut.com, a new e-commerce capability designed to provide useful information to industrial professionals seeking time-saving solutions for challenging projects.

Sales up, earnings down for Grainger

September 1, 2017

Grainger in July reported results for the 2017 second quarter ended June 30, 2017. Sales of $2.6 billion increased two percent versus $2.6 billion in the second quarter of 2016. Net earnings for the quarter of $98 million were down 43 percent versus $173 million in 2016. Earnings per share of $1.67 declined 40 percent versus $2.79 in 2016.

Grainger, supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products

Grainger provides outlook at analyst meeting

Reiterates 2016 guidance and issues 2017 EPS guidance of $11.30 to $12.40

January 1, 2017

Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products (MRO) serving businesses and institutions, in November held its Annual Analyst Meeting in Lake Forest, Illinois.

FORTUNE ranks Grainger as most admired wholesaler

November 1, 2016

This marks the third consecutive year Grainger attained the top spot in this category.

Grainger challenged by ‘difficult industrial environment’

September 1, 2016

There were 64 selling days in the 2016 second quarter, the same as the 2015 second quarter.

Grainger reports results for 2014 third quarter

January 5, 2015

Highlights: Sales of $2.6 billion, up 7 percent; operating earnings of $386 million, up 11 percent; EPS of $3.30, up 12 percent

Grainger names Dean Johnson president of Acklands-Grainger

November 3, 2014

Johnson assumes this role from Eric Nowlin who elected to return to California with his family at the end of his expat assignment.

Public safety curriculums become part of Grainger’s Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program

Company also invites 25 community colleges to join its roster

April 8, 2014

Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the expansion of its Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program to offer financial assistance to qualified students enrolled in public safety programs.