Global Industrial Company operates as a business-to-business (B2B) direct marketer and distributor of industrial and MRO supplies across the United States and Canada. The company's product portfolio includes material handling equipment, storage solutions, HVAC systems, safety products, tools, and facility maintenance supplies. Originally founded in 1949 as Global Equipment Company and formerly known as Systemax Inc., the company rebranded in 2021 to reflect its focused strategy on industrial distribution following the divestiture of its consumer electronics businesses. Global Industrial reaches its customers through a network of branded e-commerce websites, relationship marketers, and direct-mail catalogs. The company utilizes its proprietary Global Industrial Exclusive Brands to offer private-label alternatives alongside established national brands, competing in the highly fragmented North American industrial distribution market.
