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Parker Hannifin and W.W. Grainger have delivered exceptional returns over the past decade, with Parker posting an 854% gain and Grainger returning 437%, both significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 223% rise. Parker Hannifin's Aerospace Systems segment recorded revenue of $1.71 billion in Q2 FY2026, with 13.5% organic growth and a record 30.2% adjusted operating margin. The company maintains a $11.70 billion backlog. CEO Jenny Parmentier has driven margin expansion through operational improvements. W.W. Grainger transformed into a multi-channel platform, with its Endless Assortment segment achieving 19.7% sales growth in Q2 2025. The industrial distributor divested its UK Cromwell business, absorbing a $196 million impairment charge whilst refocusing on higher-return markets. Both companies achieved their returns through operational discipline rather than market hype.

W.W. Grainger, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operating products, has been named one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the second consecutive year. The recognition honours 138 companies across 17 countries and 40 industries. The assessment is based on Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient, requiring documented proof across 240 data points covering corporate governance, compliance programmes, risk management and environmental impact. Companies undergo additional qualitative analysis by expert panels. Grainger, which reported $17.9 billion in revenue for 2025, serves more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with operations primarily in North America and Japan. The company emphasised that ethical business practices are foundational to its operations and customer relationships built over nearly a century.

Safety Products Global wins Grainger's 2026 Partners in Performance Award. PR Newswire Today at 9:45am PDT PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2026 SPG recognized among fewer than 1% of Grainger's 3,500+ global suppliers for outstanding service, quality, and operational excellence IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Safety Products Global (SPG), the parent company of Klever(TM), Slice(R), and Pacific Handy Cutter(TM)(PHC), announced it has been named a recipient of W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s 2026 Partners in Performance Award, placing the company among fewer than 1% of Grainger's more than 3,500 global suppliers. Presented annually, the Partners in Performance Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the industrial distribution industry. It honors suppliers that demonstrate exceptional performance across key areas including on-time shipping and fulfillment, product quality and data integrity, responsiveness, management alignment, and collaboration. Recipients play a critical role in helping Grainger deliver on its mission to "Keep the World Working(R)" by providing reliable maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products at scale. "This recognition reflects the dedication our team brings to serving Grainger and its customers every day," said Jarrod Streng, President and CEO of Safety Products Global. "Being recognized among Grainger's top-performing suppliers affirms that our commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence is making a real difference on job sites and in workplaces across the country." As a leading manufacturer of safety cutting solutions, SPG brings together three trusted brands, Klever, Slice, and PHC, within a unified strategic portfolio. By offering concealed-blade safety cutters, proprietary ceramic blade technology, and industrial-grade cutting tools through a single supplier relationship, SPG helps distributors simplify sourcing, reduce supply chain complexity, and lower total cost of ownership. The company serves customers across warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and logistics, where workplace safety and operational uptime directly impact performance. SPG's recognition by Grainger underscores its broader mission: to make safety a measurable driver of productivity. Through ergonomic design, engineered durability, and performance-driven innovation, SPG solutions help organizations reduce injuries, minimize downtime, and improve operational efficiency. SPG has partnered with Grainger for more than 20 years, with the distributor carrying over 240 products across the Klever, Slice, and PHC portfolios. Over that time, the partnership has grown through consistent performance, responsive customer support, and best-in-class marketing content that helps Grainger drive value with their customers, as organizations across warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, and retail increasingly turn to SPG's safety cutting solutions to improve workplace safety and operational efficiency. About Safety Products Global Safety Products Global (SPG) is a leading manufacturer of safety cutting solutions that protect workers and improve operational efficiency. As the parent company of Klever, Slice, and PHC (Pacific Handy Cutter), SPG brings together three trusted brands under one strategic portfolio. By consolidating concealed-blade cutters, ceramic blade technology, and industrial-grade solutions into a single supplier relationship, SPG helps distributors and end users streamline procurement, reduce supply chain complexity, and lower total cost of ownership. Committed to quality and innovation, SPG makes safety a driver of productivity across warehousing, manufacturing, retail, and logistics. SOURCE Safety Products Global This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.