MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Co., Inc. is a distributor of metalworking and industrial products serving manufacturers and other organizations across North America. The company provides products used in maintenance, repair and operations, including cutting tools, abrasives, tooling components, fasteners, safety equipment, material handling supplies, and janitorial and facility-maintenance products.
MSC serves customers through an omnichannel platform that includes e-commerce, sales representatives, customer service teams, catalogs, and branch locations. In addition to product distribution, the company provides inventory-management programs, vending solutions, technical support, and other services designed to help customers improve procurement and manufacturing efficiency.
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct has developed from a metalworking-products supplier into a broad industrial supply partner. Its customer base includes businesses in manufacturing and metal fabrication, as well as government, education, healthcare, and other institutional markets. The company is headquartered in Melville, New York, and Davidson, North Carolina, and is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Erik Gershwind.
