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10 Must-Have Window Cleaning Supplies and Tools

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Abrasive Safety: Understanding the Hazards

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How to Clean and Remove Concrete Stains

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Guide To Choosing the Right Flashlight

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Equipment

Choose the Right Portable Work Lighting

Find the ideal portable work lighting for your job. Explore types of work lights, including hand lamps, jobsite lights, 360-degree lights and remote area lights.

9/20/23

EQUIPMENT

Managing the Incandescent Light Bulb Ban

10/20/23

EQUIPMENT

Lighting Controls: Key Terms and Cutting-Edge Concepts

8/12/21

OPERATIONS

5 Office Lighting Concepts You Should Know

5/12/22

EQUIPMENT

Choosing the Right LED Replacement Bulb

3/4/22

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Understanding Nitrile and Biodegradability

Purchasing managers responsible for meeting their organization's sustainability goals should dig a little deeper when they come across product descriptions with environmental claims.

08/23/24

Sustainability

Driving Sustainability with MRO Consumables Purchasing

Purchasing decisions have many kinds of environmental impacts. Use these questions to help decide what really matters for your goals.

06/12/24

Safety Management

Abrasive Safety: Understanding the Hazards

Read about the hazards of working with abrasives and get some guidance on how to prevent injuries.

05/30/24

Building Maintenance

What To Do When Water Meets Your HVAC System

This article highlights the key places throughout your HVAC system you should check for signs of water damage, leaks and other water-related issues.

07/31/24

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Wildfire Supply Essentials

Knowing how to prepare for a potential wildfire, as well as how to respond and recover, is an essential part of your business's emergency planning.

07/30/24

Building Maintenance

Sights & Sounds: How Technology Can Help Solve Compressed Air Leaks

Finding and fixing compressed air leaks can be time-consuming and difficult, but new technology could help make it more cost-effective.

07/19/24

Equipment

Where and When to Use Antislip Treads, Nosings and Tape

Learn how antislip solutions can help reduce slips and support compliance. Get tips to help find the best fit for your facility’s stairs, ramps and walkways.

07/18/25

Equipment

Professional-Grade Tool Safety: 9 Built-In Features and Benefits to Know

Learn how advanced tool features can help prevent injuries and boost productivity.

09/11/24

Equipment

How to Choose Shipping Box Size, Shape and Strength

Withe various shapes and size to chose from, this guide can help you choose the right shipping box to fit your business needs.

06/13/24

Industry Trends Articles

Video: Inventory Management Pros on Trends in the Field

Industry professionals in inventory management and procurement discuss trends they are seeing in their field during the 2024 Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida.

07/10/24

Industry Trends Articles

EH&S Professionals Discuss Workplace Safety Trends

Industry professionals in environmental health & safety discuss trends they are seeing in workplace safety during the 2024 Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida.

07/01/24

Industry Trends Articles

Manufacturing KnowHow, Products and Services You Need

This page includes articles on topics relevant to the manufacturing industry, and introduces the many services and product categories Grainger offers to serve manufacturing operations.

06/18/24

Case Studies

Case Study: Carnival Cruise Lines Finds Smoother Sailing with Grainger

Carnival Cruise Lines worked with Grainger Consulting Service to dramatically improve digital purchasing and completely remake a storeroom at one of its ports.

07/18/25

Case Studies

Case Study: Grainger Supports Cubs’ Warehouse Consolidation

See how Grainger helped the Cubs cut retrieval time, stay organized and bring warehouse ops closer to Wrigley for greater efficiency.

05/19/25

Inspiration

How It's Done: Teddy Bears

One homemade teddy bear, crafted by an entrepreneur for his son in 1981, grew directly into the company known as Vermont Teddy Bear. Based in Burlington, the company manufactures about 200,000 bears annually and guarantees them for life. Cathy Carlisle, the company’s director of manufacturing, shares more here about the process of manufacturing a teddy bear.

01/03/25

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EQUIPMENT

What Is MERV Rating? Air Filter Rating Chart

An air filter’s minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating measures how effectively the filter stops dust and other contaminants from passing through the filter and into the air stream.

10/2/23

SAFETY

Understanding the Heat Index

High humidity makes hot weather so much worse. Why? It all comes down to how you sweat.

4/18/24

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PEOPLE

Our Product Specialists Answer Common Questions

In these videos, Grainger Technical Product Specialists share answers to common questions.

5/24/24