The Graco Story（固瑞克的故事）.pdf

The Graco Story One of Graco’s first applications of the Model B grease pumping units at 10th and Marquette in Minneapolis, MN 1926. Dear Graco employees, retiree’s and families. The 75th anniversary of Graco is a time to look back on the history of our company and reflect on the progress we have made. It is also a time to think about the future, and the opportunities we have to build an even stronger and more vibrant Graco. As we do so, we can look with pride at what we have accomplished. Over the decades the company has served its stakeholders - its customers, employees, shareholders and communities - well through sustained profitable growth. With commitment, skill and hard work, our employees and management around the world have worked together to achieve the many ambitious goals we set for ourselves, leading us to where we are today. David Koch, Chairman Emeritus Historical events have also played a significant role in the companys growth. Weathering the hard times of the Depression and meeting the challenges of World War II readied the company to participate in the post-war economy of the 50s and 60s. Developing new products and entering new markets, Graco expanded its worldwide presence throughout the 70s and 80s. Graco entered the 90s well-positioned to participate in the greatest economic expansion in US history, and we achieved record levels of growth, profitability and shareholder value. As we enter the 21st century, we can be proud of what we have built in the last 75 years. Graco has a world-wide reputation for the highest quality, most reliable and most technically advanced products in George Aristides,