(WASHINGTON, D.C.—December 4, 2007) Grainger, the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions, is the latest organization to participate in the successful partnership program of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. As a Cornerstone Partner, Grainger is supporting BOMA International’s crucial industry programs at the highest level.
BOMA International’s partnership program, developed in 2004, allows companies to invest in their own success and viability, as well as that of the industry. With three levels of participation—Cornerstone Partner, Leadership Circle and Supporting Partner—the program demonstrates the commitment of leading organizations to support BOMA International with the needed resources to advance its advocacy, education and research initiatives that benefit the entire commercial real estate industry.
“Grainger is one of the most respected suppliers of facilities maintenance products in the business and we are delighted to welcome them as a BOMA International Cornerstone Partner,” said BOMA International Chairman and Chief Elected Officer Brenna Walraven, RPA, CPM, executive managing director, national property management, USAA Real Estate Company. “Among their innovative products, Grainger offers a wide range of ENERGY STAR products. Their commitment to environmental stewardship is in line with BOMA’s own energy and environment initiatives.”
“Grainger is committed to serving the property management industry,” said Laura Brown, Grainger’s vice president, marketing. “BOMA is at the forefront of the property management industry and we look forward to participating as a Cornerstone Partner and collaborating on vital programs to move the industry forward.”
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of 92 local associations and affiliated organizations. BOMA’s 16,500-plus members own or manage more than 9 billion square feet of commercial properties in North America and throughout the world. The mission of BOMA International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. Founded in 1907, BOMA International celebrates 100 years of commercial real estate in 2007. Learn more at www.boma.org.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 2006 sales of $5.9 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in Canada, China, Mexico and the United States. Through a highly integrated network including more than 600 branches, 18 distribution centers and multiple Web sites, Grainger's employees help customers get the job done, saving them time and money by having the right products to keep their facilities running. Learn more at www.grainger.com.
CONTACT: Laura Horsley
Director of Communications
BOMA International
(202) 326-6315 or lhorsley@boma.org