Grainger to Acquire Techni-Tool, Inc.

Grainger, a broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products serving businesses and institutions, yesterday announced its intent to acquire Techni-Tool, Inc., and its affiliate Wassco Inc., leading specialist distributors serving manufacturing customers with 2011 sales of $88 million. Grainger expects the transaction to close by Dec. 31, subject to standard conditions, and be neutral to 2013 earnings per share. Terms of the agreement weren't disclosed.