TORONTO, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Acklands - Grainger, Inc. announced today
two changes in senior leadership. Current president Douglas G. Cumming has
been named chairman. Douglas J. Harrison will join the company in the
capacity of president. Harrison's most recent position was Vice President and
Managing Director, Canada and Europe, Ryder Integrated Logistics. Acklands -
Grainger is Canada's largest distributor of industrial, fleet, and safety
supplies.
Cumming joined Acklands, Ltd. in 1956 and has served as President of
Acklands - Grainger, Inc. since 1997. In his new role he will focus on sales
growth and new business initiatives. Reporting to Cumming will be Douglas J.
Harrison, President.
Harrison brings experience in sales, operations, and general management
having held positions of increasing responsibility during his ten years with
Ryder Integrated Logistics.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 1998 sales of $4.3 billion, is the
leading North American provider of maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO)
supplies and related information to businesses and institutions. GWW shares
are traded on the New York and Chicago stock exchanges. For more information,
visit Grainger on-line at http://www.grainger.com .
SOURCE Acklands - Grainger, Inc.
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