MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services globally. The company offers a wide range of products including cutting tools, abrasives, machining fluids, measuring instruments, metalworking products, machinery and accessories, tooling components, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. These products are available through catalogs, brochures, and e-commerce channels such as its website, inventory management solutions, and customer care centers. The company serves individual machine shops, manufacturing companies, and government agencies.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol MSM. The company operates in the United States and its financial reporting is in US Dollars (USD). As a US-based company trading on a major US exchange, investors can trade MSM shares in USD during regular market hours.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and specifically within the Industrial Distribution industry. This means the company is involved in the distribution of industrial products and supplies to various end markets, including manufacturing and maintenance operations. As an industrial distributor, MSC acts as an intermediary between manufacturers of industrial goods and the businesses that use those goods for production, repair, and maintenance activities.

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is headquartered in Melville, New York, United States. The company was founded in 1941 and has grown to serve customers globally. Its primary market is the United States, where it provides metalworking and MRO products to individual machine shops, manufacturing companies, and government agencies. The company's global reach is supported by its distribution network, which includes customer fulfillment centers, regional inventory centers, and warehouses, enabling it to serve a diverse customer base across various industries.

MSC Industrial Direct generates revenue primarily through the distribution of metalworking and MRO products. The company sells a vast array of stock-keeping units (SKUs) through multiple channels, including physical catalogs and brochures, as well as e-commerce platforms like its website and inventory management solutions. Customers can also place orders through customer care centers. MSC's business model relies on maintaining a broad inventory of industrial supplies and efficiently fulfilling orders from its network of fulfillment centers and warehouses. By serving a wide range of customers from small machine shops to large manufacturing companies and government agencies, MSC earns revenue from product sales and related services.