GGG 📈 Graco - Overview

Graco Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of systems and equipment used to manage fluid and powder materials. The company's product portfolio is diverse, catering to various industries such as construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas. Its Contractor segment offers a range of sprayers, proportioning systems, and coatings for applications like painting, roofing, and road marking. For instance, its two-component proportioning systems are used to spray polyurethane foam and polyurea coatings, which are essential for insulation, waterproofing, and protective coatings. Additionally, the company's viscous coatings are used for roofing, while its line striping and road marking equipment help create visible markings on roads, parking lots, and athletic fields.

The Industrial segment of Graco Inc. provides a broad range of equipment and solutions for liquid finishing, powder coating, and composite materials. Its liquid finishing equipment includes paint circulating and supply pumps, advanced control systems, and plural component coating proportioners. The company also offers gel-coat equipment, chop and wet-out systems, and resin transfer molding systems, which are crucial for manufacturing composite materials. Furthermore, its powder finishing products, marketed under the Gema and SAT brands, are used to coat metals with powder. This segment's products are used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and construction, where high-quality finishes and durable coatings are essential.

The Process segment of Graco Inc. focuses on providing pumps, valves, and systems for managing fluids in various industries, including oil and gas, water and wastewater, food, and chemicals. Its pumps are designed to handle a wide range of fluids, from chemicals and petroleum to food and lubricants. The company's pressure valves are used in oil and gas production, as well as in research facilities and other industrial processes. Additionally, its chemical injection pumping solutions are used to inject chemicals into producing oil wells and pipelines, which helps to enhance oil recovery and prevent corrosion. The segment also supplies equipment and systems for automatic lubrication, which is critical for maintaining industrial and commercial equipment, compressors, turbines, and vehicles.

Graco Inc. sells its products through a network of distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and home center channels, as well as directly to end-users. This diverse distribution strategy allows the company to reach a wide range of customers, from small contractors to large industrial manufacturers. With a history dating back to 1926, Graco Inc. has established itself as a trusted brand in the industry, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company continues to expand its product offerings and global reach, with a focus on providing solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GGG, and it is classified under the Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components sub-industry.