GRAINGER OPENS NORTHWEST DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN GRESHAM, OREGON

Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, today celebrated the grand opening of its Northwest Distribution Center in Gresham, Oregon. The facility represents a significant investment in both the Gresham community and the broader Pacific Northwest. It strengthens Grainger's North American supply chain network and enhances its ability to provide businesses, government agencies and institutions across the region with rel