Grainger to host "green" seminars in 25 markets

MRO distributor also launches green catalog featuring more than 3,000 products

Victoria Fraza Kickham -- Industrial Distribution, 4/17/2009 4:26:35 PM

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, MRO distributor W.W. Grainger will host "green" educational events for customers in 25 U.S. markets. The company also launched a new green online catalog featuring more than 3,000 environmentally responsible products.
The educational events are designed to help customers learn about green products and environmental sustainability, according to Grainger. They will be held in late April and early May. The green online catalog features products from Green Seal, EcoLogo, NEMA Premium and Energy Star as well as items that can be used to earn credits toward LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
Grainger said its green efforts reflect the company's internal commitment to environmental sustainability as well. The distributor opened its first two LEED certified branches last year, in New Iberia and Gonzales, La., and has said it will build new facilities to the LEED standard.