• Graco appointed Steven B. Hedlund to its board, effective Sept. 10, 2026.
• Hedlund is president, CEO, chairman of Lincoln Electric Holdings, serving as CEO since January 2024.
• He previously served as Lincoln Electric’s COO, holding other operating, strategy, business development roles.
• Hedlund earlier worked at Fortune Brands in growth, innovation, strategy, new business development, following a stint at Booz Allen Hamilton.
• He will join the Audit Committee, serving on the Management Organization and Compensation Committee.

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