Global Industrial Company (GIC) operates as a prominent industrial distributor across North America, focusing on the value-added provision of maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) products.

The company offers these essential industrial supplies under proprietary brands such as Global, GlobalIndustrial.com, Nexel, Paramount, and Interion.

Its extensive product catalog encompasses a wide array of categories, ranging from storage solutions and safety equipment to material handling systems, HVAC units, office furnishings, janitorial supplies, specialized tools, and electrical components, thus catering to a vast spectrum of industrial demands. GIC serves a diverse clientele, including commercial businesses, public and private educational institutions, and various government entities.

The company utilizes multiple channels to reach its customers, such as dedicated relationship marketers, its e-commerce platforms, and product catalogs. Founded in 1949 as Systemax Inc., Global Industrial Company is headquartered in Port Washington, New York.