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Parker-Hannifin is an engineering company specializing in motion and control technologies that has paid dividends for 300 consecutive quarters. W.W. Grainger is a global distributor of industrial maintenance products that has consistently grown its revenue, net income, and free cash flows over the years. Procter & Gamble is a consumer goods behemoth that has raised its dividends for 69 consecutive years.