About Business
W.W. Grainger is a US-based industrial supply distribution company that was formed in 1927 by William Wallace Grainger and headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States. It supplies motors to its consumers. Besides motors, the company provides material handling, plumbing, safety supplies, lighting, and fasteners. Grainger also supplies inventory management services and owns 331 branches and 34 distribution facilities.? Grainger made its initial sales through mail orders and postcards. Before moving to Lake Forest, Illinois, the company was based in Chicago. It had about 15 branches by 1936 to expand its business. Grainger went public in 1967, launched its website in 1995, and started sending orders via its digital channel.?
