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Grainger Teams Up With Chicago Bears

Distributor signs partnership spanning Bears media, training camp and community programs

By Roofing Contractor Staff
Chicago skyline and Soldier Field
Photo: Matthew Jackson @matthewjackson
September 9, 2026

W.W. Grainger Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with the Chicago Bears, giving the maintenance, repair and operating products distributor a prominent presence across the NFL team's media, events and community initiatives. 

Both organizations are headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., and said the partnership will focus on fan engagement, community involvement and brand visibility throughout the Chicago area. Grainger branding has appeared at Bears press conferences at Halas Hall, during preseason television and radio broadcasts and through in-stadium signage.

The company will also sponsor the Bears Huddle program, which highlights community service opportunities in the Chicago region.
"We're excited to partner with the Chicago Bears and connect with customers, communities and fans through one of the most recognizable organizations in professional sports, " said Barry Greenhouse, Grainger senior vice president of brand, online experience and assortment.

Grainger serves more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with MRO products and related services and reported $17.9 billion in revenue in 2025. For roofing contractors, the partnership further raises the profile of a major supplier of jobsite, safety, maintenance and facility products used throughout construction and building operations.

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