NYSE:GWW

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is North America's leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies and other related products and services. The company primarily has operations in the U.S. and Canada with a small presence in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The company has a broad product portfolio consisting of 1.7 million industrial supply products. Grainger also has an extensive network of highly integrated distribution centers, websites and branches through which it serves 3.5 million businesses and institutions worldwide. It provides products in categories such as safety, material handling, and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. Grainger’s segments are the U.S. (72% of 2018 revenue), Canada (6%) and other businesses (22%). The other businesses consist of Zoro, MonotaRO in Japan, and operations in Europe, Asia, and Mexico. Grainger has a 6% share in the $130 billion addressable U.S. market and 4% in the global market. Its wide geographical reach and diverse product mix act as key differentiators.