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Grainger to Divest E&R Industrial Sales

W.W. Grainger Inc. has sold its E&R Industrial Sales Inc. division Los Angeles-based private equity firm to Paradigm Equity Partners.

Grainger acquired E&R in 2013 and has been operating the company as a subsidiary division for the past 10 years. Per the terms of the deal, Grainger customers will continue to have access to E&R’s product portfolio when purchasing through Grainger and E&R customers will have access to Grainger’s assortment of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) offerings when purchasing through E&R. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

“We are excited about this next stage of growth with Paradigm Equity Partners,” said Jason D’Souza, E&R Industrial Sales president. “E&R Industrial is firmly committed to a smooth transition for our customers, suppliers, and team members.”

About Grainger
W.W. Grainger Inc. is a broad-line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products serving businesses and institutions in North America. It has an expanding presence in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.