Graco Inc. (GGG) Stock

Graco Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and global distribution of systems and equipment used for moving, measuring, controlling, dispensing, and spraying fluid and powder materials across various industries.

Within its Industrial segment, Graco offers advanced proportioning systems for spraying polyurethane foam and polyurea coatings, along with equipment for pumping, metering, mixing, and dispensing sealants, adhesives, and composite materials. The segment also includes products like gel-coat equipment, chop and wet-out systems, resin transfer molding systems, and precision dispensing solutions. Graco's offerings extend to liquid finishing equipment, paint circulating systems, advanced control systems, and powder coating products under brands such as Gema and SAT, catering primarily to metal finishing applications.

The Process segment focuses on providing pumps for moving and dispensing a wide range of fluids including chemicals, water, wastewater, petroleum, and food products. Graco's pressure valves are essential in industrial processes and research facilities, particularly in the oil and natural gas sectors. Additionally, the segment supplies chemical injection pumping solutions for injecting chemicals into oil wells and pipelines.

In the Contractor segment, Graco manufactures sprayers used for applying paint on walls, structures, roofs, and markings on various surfaces like roads, parking lots, athletic fields, and floors. The company markets its products through a network of distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and home center channels, while also serving end-users directly. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Graco continues to innovate and expand its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of its global customer base across industrial, commercial, and professional markets.