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About GRACO INC

Graco Inc. (ticker: GGG) is a U.S.-listed industrial company traded on the NYSE in the United States (United States). The company is a specialized leader in fluid- and coatings-handling technologies for industrial and commercial applications. Its core business is to design, manufacture, and market systems and equipment used to move, measure, mix, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials. This gives Graco exposure to a broad set of end markets, including construction, maintenance, manufacturing, automotive, processing, food-related applications, and other production environments where precision, reliability, and process control matter. ([investors.graco.com](https://investors.graco.com/static-files/533eee73-cba5-4d68-9ead-cbabaa9803e2)) Founded in 1926 in Minneapolis by Russell Gray, Graco began with a pneumatic grease gun created to solve a practical winter-use problem: manual grease guns freezing and failing in cold weather. That origin still shapes the company’s identity today — customer-driven innovation, durable equipment, and a focus on solving real-world industrial problems. Graco’s worldwide headquarters remains in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while the company has built a global operating footprint across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. It sells products in more than 100 countries and maintains important locations in Belgium, China, Switzerland, Italy, India, and multiple U.S. sites. ([investors.graco.com](https://investors.graco.com/node/24996/pdf)) Operationally, Graco now reports three global segments: Contractor, Industrial, and Process. Contractor covers equipment used by professional painters and applicators, including spray systems and materials for coatings, foam, and finishing applications. Industrial focuses on equipment for finishing, lubrication, pumping, and maintenance use cases across factories and industrial sites. Process serves more technical applications involving dispensing, mixing, and transfer systems used in more complex manufacturing environments. The business model is largely distributor-led, supported by regional sales, customer service, application assistance, and technical support capabilities. ([investors.graco.com](https://investors.graco.com/static-files/533eee73-cba5-4d68-9ead-cbabaa9803e2)) Graco’s competitive positioning is built on engineering depth, product quality, and a broad installed-base ecosystem supported by a global service footprint. Recent strategic developments reinforce that profile. In 2024, Graco completed acquisitions, including Corob, and in its 2025 reporting the company said it had made meaningful progress integrating Corob while also adding Color Service and Radia to expand capabilities in paint, coatings, powder handling, automation, and precision dispensing. Management also launched a new “One Graco” operating model in 2025 to improve collaboration and customer service. The company highlighted expansion in Asia Pacific and India, as well as strong operating cash flow that funded innovation, acquisitions, and shareholder returns. In 2026, Graco marked its 100th anniversary, underscoring the longevity and resilience of a business that evolved from a Minneapolis garage-style origin into a global industrial technology platform. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/42888/000119312526101276/d93954dars.pdf))