Grainger named “most admired company” by FORTUNE

October 15, 2010

FORTUNE magazine has ranked W.W. Grainger Inc., Chicago, No. 1 among diversified wholesalers in its annual listing of the world’s most admired companies. The recognition appeared in the March 22, 2010, issue.

The list ranks companies on nine criteria: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products and services, and global competitiveness.

Grainger is a broad-line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products serving businesses and institutions.