All Brands Owned by W.W. Grainger, Inc.

What does W.W. Grainger sell?
Grainger distributes maintenance, repair, and operations products: motors, fasteners, safety gear, tools, cleaning supplies, electrical and plumbing components, and related industrial items. It offers about 1.5 million products in its high-touch business and more than 11 million through Zoro.

Is Grainger publicly traded?
Yes. W.W. Grainger trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker GWW and has been public since 1967. It is a member of the S&P 500.

Who owns Zoro.com?
Zoro is a wholly owned subsidiary of W.W. Grainger, launched in 2011 as an online-only platform for smaller business customers. It is part of Grainger's Endless Assortment segment.

What is MonotaRO?
MonotaRO is Japan's largest online MRO distributor. Grainger holds a controlling majority stake, while MonotaRO shares trade separately on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Its model inspired the creation of Zoro.

Where is Grainger headquartered?
Grainger is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, a suburb north of Chicago. The company was founded in Chicago in 1927 by William W. Grainger.

Did Grainger leave the United Kingdom?
Yes. Grainger completed its exit from the UK market in 2025 by divesting Cromwell Group, its British MRO distribution business, recording a loss on the transaction in the third quarter of that year.