Grainger Acquires Imperial Supplies (2024)

Search

Imperial will continue to operate as part of Grainger's Specialty Brands business.

Grainger (NYSE: GWW), Chicago, IL, a broad line distributor of facilities maintenance products, has acquired Imperial Supplies, LLC, Green Bay, WI. Imperial is a national distributor of maintenance products and aftermarket components for the vehicle and fleet industry with 2008 sales of $67 million.

“Imperial Supplies is a leading player in the $4 billion fleet maintenance industry and we are excited to begin working together,” said Mike Pulick, president of Grainger’s U.S. businesses. “In addition to the financial benefits for our shareholders, we anticipate cross selling opportunities by offering Imperial customers access to Grainger’s broad product offering and national distribution scale and Grainger customers access to the 20,000 fleet maintenance products Imperial carries.”

The business will continue to operate as Imperial Supplies, LLC under Grainger’s Specialty Brands business and will be led by Rob Gilson, Imperial’s CEO.

Share this article

About the Author

Grainger Acquires Imperial Supplies (1)

Recommended Reading

Leave a Reply

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Sign Up for the MDM Update Newsletter

The MDM update newsletter is your best source for news and trends in the wholesale distribution industry.

Sign Up

Get the MDM Update Newsletter

Wholesale distribution news and trends delivered right to your inbox.

Sign-up for our free newsletter and get:

  • Up-to-date news in a quick-to-read format
  • Free access to webcasts, podcasts and live events
  • Exclusive whitepapers, research and reports
  • And more!

Grainger Acquires Imperial Supplies (3)

2

articles left

Want more Premium content from MDM?

Subscribe today and get:

  • New issues twice each month
  • Unlimited access to mdm.com, including 10+ years of archived data
  • Current trends analysis, market data and economic updates
  • Discounts on select store products and events

Subscribe to continue reading

MDM Premium Subscribers get:

  • Unlimited access to MDM.com
  • 1 year digital subscription, with new issues twice a month
  • Trends analysis, market data and quarterly economic updates
  • Deals on select store products and events

To continue reading, you must be an MDM Premium subscriber.

Join other distribution executives who use MDM Premium to optimize their business. Our insights and analysis help you enter the right new markets, turbocharge your sales and marketing efforts, identify business partners that help you scale, and stay ahead of your competitors.

Register for full access

By providing your email, you agree to receive announcements from us and our partners for our newsletter, events, surveys, and partner resources per MDM Terms & Conditions. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Request a Market Prospector Demo

Grainger Acquires Imperial Supplies (2024)

FAQs

Does Grainger own Imperial supplies? ›

Today, Imperial provides industry leading inventory solutions and quality maintenance supplies as a part of Grainger's family of companies.

Who owns Grainger? ›

David Grainger is the largest individual stockholder of W.W. Grainger, the industrial supply company founded by his father William W.

What is the history of imperial supplies? ›

About Imperial

Founded in 1958, Don Long Sr., built Imperial from the ground up with a winning, entrepreneurial spirit. This attitude has carried on throughout our 60+ years. Today, we are able to offer industry leading inventory solutions and quality maintenance supplies as a part of Grainger's family of companies.

What is the federal ID number for Grainger? ›

The Federal Tax ID number is 36-1150-280.

Who are the largest shareholders of Grainger? ›

Largest shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock Inc., State Street Corp, Fmr Llc, VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares, Clearbridge Investments, LLC, Geode Capital Management, Llc, Jpmorgan Chase & Co, VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares, and Wells Fargo & Company/mn .

Who is Grainger equivalent to? ›

The closest competitor to grainger.com are mcmaster.com, mscdirect.com and zoro.com. To understand more about grainger.com and its competitors, sign up for a free account to explore Semrush's Traffic Analytics and Market Explorer tools.

Who competes with Grainger? ›

W.W. Grainger competitors include Uline, Fastenal, Lowe's Home Improvement and McMaster-Carr.

Is Zoro still owned by Grainger? ›

About Zoro.com: Zoro.com (a subsidiary of W.W. Grainger, Inc.) is an ecommerce business providing parts, tools, and supplies for all kinds of businesses, and offers a comprehensive buying experience that's both fast and hassle-free.

How did David Grainger make his money? ›

Grainger went on to build the Guild Of Automotive Restorers in the mid-1990s, which is a company that builds and restores everything ranging from brass era cars from the early 1900s to custom designed Hot Rods or re-bodied Ferraris.

What is imperial history now? ›

Imperial history can present important insights into the ways power operated in multiple domains and various spatial configurations, but it continues to be centered on the impact of empire in Britain and the actions and motives of imperialists, whether colonial officials, or the broad range of Britons who went out into ...

Why is imperial spelled with an i? ›

The word imperial is derived from the Latin word imperium meaning command or empire. Empyreal means heavenly or the epitome of beauty.

Where is Grainger headquartered? ›

Grainger is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, the United States.

Can regular people buy from Grainger? ›

W.W. Grainger, Inc. ("Grainger") sells its complete offering wholesale to Business Customers, while also serving individuals.

Has Grainger stock ever split? ›

W. W. Grainger stock (symbol: GWW) underwent a total of 3 stock splits.

Is Zoro owned by Grainger? ›

About Zoro.com: Zoro.com (a subsidiary of W.W. Grainger, Inc.) is an ecommerce experience, offering millions and millions of products — an endless aisle – where customers can find and buy more of what they need in one place.

Is Dayton owned by Grainger? ›

Dayton is a W.W. Grainger Company. Therefore their products are only available at Grainger.

Who owns Grainger plc? ›

Major Shareholders & Directors Shareholdings
InstitutionNo. of shares held (Million)Percentage holding
MFS Investment Management29.74.01%
Legal & General Investments Management Ltd28.43.83%
Dimensional Fund Advisors26.63.59%
Man Group (GLG Partners LP)26.23.53%
5 more rows

How many suppliers does Grainger have? ›

More than 5,000 suppliers worldwide provide Grainger businesses with more than 1.4 million products stocked in Distribution Centers (DCs) and branches globally.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Ray Christiansen

Last Updated:

Views: 6299

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (69 voted)

Reviews: 84% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Ray Christiansen

Birthday: 1998-05-04

Address: Apt. 814 34339 Sauer Islands, Hirtheville, GA 02446-8771

Phone: +337636892828

Job: Lead Hospitality Designer

Hobby: Urban exploration, Tai chi, Lockpicking, Fashion, Gunsmithing, Pottery, Geocaching

Introduction: My name is Ray Christiansen, I am a fair, good, cute, gentle, vast, glamorous, excited person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.