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W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)On Nov 27: 97.46  Down 1.17 (1.19%)  
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W.W. Grainger, Inc.
100 Grainger Parkway
Lake Forest, IL 60045-5201
United States - Map
Phone: 847-535-1000
Fax: 847-535-0878
Web Site: http://www.grainger.com

DETAILS 
Index Membership:S&P 500
S&P 1500 Super Comp
Sector:Services
Industry:Industrial Equipment Wholesale
Full Time Employees:16,374

BUSINESS SUMMARY 
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes facilities maintenance and other related products in North America. It operates in three segments: Grainger Branch-based, Acklands – Grainger Branch-based (Acklands – Grainger), and Lab Safety Supply, Inc. (Lab Safety). The Grainger Branch-based segment provides product solutions for facility maintenance and other products through local branches, catalogs, and the Internet in the United States, Mexico, and China. This segment also distributes material handling equipment, safety and security supplies, lighting and electrical products, power and hand tools, pumps and plumbing supplies, and cleaning and maintenance supplies to small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations, governmental entities, and other institutions. The Acklands–Grainger Branch-based segment distributes industrial and safety supplies. It also offers tools, fasteners, safety supplies, instruments, and welding and shop equipment. The Lab Safety segment markets safety and industrial products in the United States and Canada. The company offers its products through a network of branches, sales representatives, catalogs, and various electronic and Internet channels. As of December 31, 2008, it operated a network of 617 branches, 18 distribution centers, and various Web sites. The company was founded in 1927 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
    W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ®) as of 6-Nov-09 is better than 82.9% of S&P 500 companies and 98.3% of Capital Goods companies.
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    KEY EXECUTIVES 
     PayExercised
    Mr. James T. Ryan , 51
    Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres
    $ 1.42M $ 0
    Mr. Ronald L. Jadin , 48
    Chief Financial Officer and Sr. VP
    $ 597.00K $ 434.00K
    Mr. Larry J. Loizzo , 54
    VP of Specialty Brands and Pres of Lab Safety Supply Inc
    $ 508.00K $ 0
    Mr. John L. Howard , 51
    Sr. VP and Gen. Counsel
    $ 720.00K $ 0
    Mr. Yang C. Chen , 61
    International Advisor
    $ 751.00K $ 0
    Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-08 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.
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