ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - Graybar, a local distributor of electrical, communication, and networking products has received a No.1 ranking in FORTUNE magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list.

This is the twelfth consecutive year Graybar has been included on the FORTUNE list for wholesalers in the diversified industry category.

"This recognition is a tribute to our business model of employee ownership and how we continually strive to work to our customers' advantage," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, Chairman, President and CEO of Graybar.

The results of the list were compiled using survey answers from business leaders and industry experts across the country. 

To see the list in its entirety click HERE. 

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