Grainger - About the company
Grainger is a public company based in Savannah (United States), founded in 1927 by Sarah M. It operates as a Distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and operating supplies and services. The company has 538 active competitors, including 11 funded and 77 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like BRADY, Screwfix and McMaster-Carr.
Company Details
Distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and operating supplies and services. The business provides a broad line of products such as safety equipment, tools, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, material handling items and other industrial supplies sourced from multiple manufacturers. It serves business, institutional and government customers through both physical distribution networks and an e-commerce platform that supports online ordering and inventory visibility. In addition to product distribution, it offers value-added services including inventory management solutions, technical support and other supply chain services designed to keep customer operations running efficiently.
- Website
- www.grainger.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@grainger.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- Unit No.902,9th Fl, ELTara Building,Orchard Avenue off Delphi Building,Hiranadani Gardens,P, owai, Mumbai City, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400076
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1927
Location
Savannah, United States
Stage
Public
Investors
Ranked
2nd among 538 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
Employee Count
21,705 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Grainger
Grainger is associated with 4 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GRAINGER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. CIN: U51900MH2007PTC172301 , India, Amalgamated | Jul 12, 2007 | 0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2017) | - | |
W W GRAINGER INC CIN: 361150280 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 1999 | - | 18757 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
GRAINGER W W INC CIN: 277135 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025) | - | - | |
GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U72200MH1999PTC121716 , India, Active | Sep 10, 1999 | ₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - |
Grainger's IPO details
Grainger got listed on Jul 29, 1975.
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Grainger's funding and investors
Grainger is a funded company. Grainger has 1 institutional investor.
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Grainger's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Grainger is Sarah M.
Here are the details of Grainger's key team members:
- Sarah M: Founder & Principal Consultant of Grainger.
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Grainger's employee count trend
Grainger has 21,705 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Grainger's employee count trend over the years:
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Grainger's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Grainger include BRADY, Screwfix and McMaster-Carr. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Grainger, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | BRADY 1914, Milwaukee (United States), Public | Provider of safety and identification products | - | 68/100 | |
2nd | Grainger 1927, Savannah (United States), Public | Distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and operating supplies and services | - | 63/100 | |
3rd | Screwfix 1979, Yeovil (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online retailer of trade tools, hardware, and building supplies | - | - | 61/100 |
4th | McMaster-Carr 1901, Elmhurst (United States), Funding Raised | Industrial supplier offering a vast catalog of parts and supplies | - | 55/100 | |
5th | HD Supply Holdings 2007, Atlanta (United States), Acquired | E-distributor of industrial products | - | 55/100 | |
6th |  VEVOR 2007, Los Angeles (United States), Funding Raised | Online distributor of tools & equipment | - | 55/100 | |
7th | B2B company offering diversified equipment and tools | - | 55/100 | ||
8th | Global Industrial 1949, Nassau (United States), Public | Distributor of Material Handling Equipment & Storage Solution | - | - | 55/100 |
9th |  Ergodyne 1983, Saint Paul (United States), Acquired | Online distributor of industrial safety tools & equipment | - | - | 55/100 |
10th | Fastenal 1967, Winona (United States), Public | Distributor of industrial and construction supplies, fasteners, and inventory management solutions | - | 54/100 |
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Grainger's Investments and acquisitions
Grainger has acquired 3 companies including Imperial Supplies, Imperial and MonotaRO. Grainger has not made any investments as of now.Here is the list of its acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Oct 14, 2009 | Acquisition | 1958 | Green Bay (United States) | |
Oct 14, 2009 | Acquisition | 1958 | Green Bay (United States) | |
Jun 19, 2009 | Acquisition | 2000 | Umeda (Japan) |
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Reports related to Grainger
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News related to Grainger
Filter this listMedia has covered Grainger for a total of 77 events in the last 1 year, 65 of them have been about company updates and 2 about people movement.
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Grainger’s 30-Year Digital Head Start Is Still CompoundingModern Distribution Management•Jul 09, 2026•Grainger
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National Pension Service Raises Stock Position in W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWWMarketBeat•May 31, 2026•Grainger
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North Dakota State Investment Board Takes Position in W.W. Grainger, Inc.MarketBeat•May 20, 2026•Grainger, Abn Amro
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Grainger Blows Past 1Q Expectations with Robust Sales & Margin GrowthModern Distribution Management•May 07, 2026•Grainger
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Ticino Wealth Makes New Investment in W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWWMarketBeat•Apr 21, 2026•Grainger, Ticino Wealth
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