# Graco Inc.

> Graco is a Minneapolis machinery maker that builds the pumps, sprayers and metering systems that move, measure and spray fluids - everything from a homeowner's fence stain to the adhesive holding a car together. Born in 1926 from a frozen grease gun, it now runs a roughly $2.1 billion business across three segments (Contractor, Industrial and Expansion Markets), sells through a global distributor network, and trades on the NYSE as GGG.

- **Founded:** 1926
- **Headquarters:** Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- **Founders:** Russell Gray (Co-founder), Leil Gray (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~4,300-4,400 employees
- **Products:** Contractor sprayers, Industrial finishing systems, Sealants and adhesives equipment, Lubrication equipment, Process pumps and systems
- **Notable:** Nearly 100 years in business, tracing to a 1926 air-powered grease gun., Grew from $35,000 in first-year sales to roughly $2.1 billion in annual revenue., Record quarterly and annual sales reported in recent years with operating margins near 26%.

## Products & services

- **Contractor sprayers** — Airless and air-assisted paint sprayers, texture sprayers and line-striping equipment used by professional painters, contractors and homeowners.
- **Industrial finishing systems** — Spray finishing, electrostatic and powder coating equipment, plus robotic and automated systems for automotive and general industrial coating.
- **Sealants and adhesives equipment** — Metering, mixing and dispensing systems for sealants, adhesives, foam and liquid silicone rubber in manufacturing.
- **Lubrication equipment** — Manual and automatic lubrication systems and pumps for vehicle service, industrial machinery and fleets.
- **Process pumps and systems** — Diaphragm, piston and specialty pumps, meters and valves for chemical, water/wastewater, food-grade and sanitary fluid transfer.
- **Powder finishing (Gema)** — Powder coating application systems and booths for industrial finishing.

## Achievements

- Nearly 100 years in business, tracing to a 1926 air-powered grease gun.
- Grew from $35,000 in first-year sales to roughly $2.1 billion in annual revenue.
- Record quarterly and annual sales reported in recent years with operating margins near 26%.
- Consistent dividend payer and long-term S&P 400 component (NYSE: GGG).
- Reorganized into three global segments in 2025 to drive growth.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Graco reported record second-quarter sales and operating earnings, with net earnings up about 14% for the quarter.
- **2026-06** — Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a precision adhesive-application and quality-assurance systems maker, for $447 million in cash.
- **2026-01** — Marked its 100th anniversary; the Graco Foundation launched a $1 million Centennial Impact Initiative.
- **2025-01** — Adopted a new three-segment structure - Contractor, Industrial and Expansion Markets - to drive global growth.

## Links

- Website: https://graco.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/gracoinc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GracoInc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GracoInc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracoinc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GracoHomeownerSprayers

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Last updated: 2026-08-13