Construction begins on massive Grainger distribution center

Core Insights - Grainger is expanding its operations by opening a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Houston, Texas, set to open in 2026, which will employ approximately 400 team members within a year of its opening [1][4] - The new facility aims to enhance Grainger's ability to ship next-day complete orders by stocking a broad range of products close to customers, with plans to increase the number of stocked industrial supply products from 150,000 to up to 300,000 [1][4] - Grainger has a long-standing commitment to community engagement, exemplified by a $20,000 donation to Roberts Road Elementary in Hockley, Texas, which aligns with the company's community investment strategy [2][3] Company Overview - Grainger, founded in 1927, is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide [5] - In 2023, Grainger reported sales of $16.5 billion and operates under two business models: High-Touch Solutions, offering approximately 2 million MRO products, and Endless Assortment, providing access to over 35 million products through Zoro.com and MonotaRO.com [5]