| W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) is a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and other related products and services used by businesses and institutions primarily in the United States and Canada. Grainger uses a multi channel business model to provide customers with a range of options for finding and purchasing products utilizing sales representatives, direct marketing materials and catalogs. Grainger has two segments: the United States and Canada. Other Businesses include MonotaRO Co., Ltd. (Japan), Grainger, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico), Grainger Industrial Supply India Private Limited (India), Grainger Caribe Inc. (Puerto Rico), Grainger China LLC (China), Grainger Colombia SAS (Colombia) and Grainger Panama S.A. (Panama). In 2010, one business was acquired, SafetyCertified, Inc. (SafetyCertified). In August 2011, the Company acquired Fabory Group. |
