MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM) Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSM) is a distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies. The company serves industrial and institutional customers by helping them source the products, services and expertise needed to operate and maintain manufacturing facilities, equipment and workplaces.
Its product offerings include cutting tools, abrasives, fasteners, hand and power tools, safety equipment, material-handling products, janitorial supplies, plumbing and electrical items, and other industrial consumables. MSC also provides inventory-management and procurement solutions, including vending and other point-of-use systems, technical support, online ordering and other services designed to improve purchasing efficiency.
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct primarily serves customers in the United States and also has operations and customer relationships in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and other international markets. The company distributes products through digital channels, catalogs, sales representatives and customer-service teams, supporting manufacturers and other businesses across a range of industries.
