Graco Technology Innovation Timeline
Contractor Equipment Division
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2000s
2010
Graco ProShot - The industry's first professional, cordless airless sprayer with ProSpray technology.
2010
GrindLazer unmarks a tradition for Graco by being the first product that is not intended for fluid handling or transfer.
2009
ThermoLazer hits the streets as the most user-friendly, innovative thermoplastic pavement marking system
2008
Heeding the call of commercial contractors, Graco delivers the Mark X 240 Volt - the most powerful electric airless/texture sprayer - Period!
2008
The HVLP EDGE Gun features cutting edge technology such as intuitive gun controls, Quick Release fluid set, and optimized air pressure and air flow
2007
Graco revolutionizes the airless spray market with the first ever totally enclosed needle on Contractor and FTx spray guns
2007
Graco introduces the first air-assisted airless sprayer with 2-in-1 capabilities - able to spray airless at full pressure as well as air-assisted airless - FinishPro.
2007
Graco revolutionizes the striping market with Auto-Layout, the first marking system designed to layout a parking lot before striping
2005
Graco delivers ProConnect, the first no-tools pump removal system designed to eliminate down-time
2004
Graco revolutionizes the texture market with new RotoFlex pumping technology - TexSpray
2004
Graco introduces the lightest weight professional electric sprayers with superior pressure control using new brushless motor technology - UltraMax II
2004
The first introduction of airless technology to field striping - FieldLazer
2003
Graco delivers the longest lasting reversible airless spray tip - RAC X
2002
Graco doubles the striping production of striping contractors with the first ride-on attachment - LineDriver
2001
Graco's celebrates 75th Anniversary - 75 years of innovative equipment & industry leading technology
2000
Graco changes the way painters clean their sprayers with AutoClean, the revolutionary reverse flushing system
2000
Graco broadens the market with the first low cost entry-level piston pump airless sprayer - Magnum
1990s
1990
Graco launches LineLazer - the first direct drive airless line striper
1991
Introduction of the first portable electric texture sprayer
1994
Graco introduces the first self-contained double diaphram texture sprayers
1998
Graco launches the first micro processor controlled airless sprayer - the Ultra Max
1999
Graco transforms the gas sprayer market with the first cam drive gas powered airless sprayer - GMax
1980s
1983
Graco launches sprayer with the first DC electric motor and electronic pressure control
1986
Graco transforms the tip industry with RAC IV - and dripless guards
1987
Graco introduces the first market accepted direct drive gas powered sprayer - the GM
1970s
1972
Graco pushes technology limits with the EM 400 Hydra Spray
1977
Graco introduces the first portable gas hydraulic sprayer
1960s
1964
Graco pushes innovation with the first reversible spray tip - the RAC III
1965
Graco launches the first portable electric/hydraulic piston airless sprayer
1969
Graco sweeps the market with the first portable electric mechanical airless sprayer
