Grainger Adds Another 5,000 Fasteners to 2007 Catalog
Grainger Adds Another 5,000 Fasteners to 2007 Catalog
John Wolz
W.W. Grainger is adding another 5,000 fasteners to its 2007 catalog after jumping its fastener SKUs from 3,500 to 33,500 a year ago.
Grainger announced the total number of products in its 2007 catalog is up 23,000 from a year ago to 138,000.
In addition to more fasteners, Kevin Peters, senior vice president of supply chain management, said customer feedback led to additions of 7,000 plumbing products such as high-grade pipes, valves and fittings; 4,000 material handling such as conveyors, hoists and casters; and 1,600 locks, hinges and other security products. “Our customers told us they turn to our catalog as a reference tool for sourcing facilities maintenance products, even when making a purchase over the phone or online,” Peters said.
Grainger distributes MRO suppliers to 1.7 million customers from the manufacturing, commercial, government, transportation and contractor markets from nearly 600 branches and 17 distribution centers. Founded in 1928, Grainger reported 2006 sales of $5.9 billion. Grainger is headquartered at 100 Grainger Pkwy., Lake Forest, IL 60045-5201. Tel: 847 535-1000 Web: grainger.com \ �2007 FastenerNews.com
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