# Global Industrial Company

> Global Industrial Company is a North American distributor of industrial equipment and maintenance, repair and operations supplies. It combines a large e-commerce catalog with account-based sales, proprietary brands, installation and support services, and a network of distribution centers. Its customers range from small businesses and manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies, schools, health facilities and government agencies, all buying the practical items that keep buildings, warehouses and operations running.

- **Founded:** 1949
- **Headquarters:** Port Washington, United States
- **Founders:** Michael Leeds (Co-founder), Paul Leeds (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 1,980 associates as of December 31, 2025: 1,710 in North America and 270 in Asia.
- **Products:** Industrial and MRO catalog, Global Industrial Exclusive Brands, E-commerce and e-procurement, Account management and product expertise, Fulfillment and logistics
- **Notable:** Grew from a small material-handling business founded in 1949 into a public North American distributor with $1.379 billion in 2025 net sales., Reached $1 billion in annual sales before adopting the Global Industrial Company name and NYSE ticker GIC in 2021., Increased 2025 net sales 4.8%, operating income 21.2% and net income from continuing operations 18.6% year over year.

## Products & services

- **Industrial and MRO catalog** — Hundreds of thousands of products across 21 categories, including material handling, storage, safety, janitorial, HVAC, tools, packaging, electrical and building supplies.
- **Global Industrial Exclusive Brands** — Private and proprietary products designed or specified for the company under brands including Global, Nexel, Paramount, Interion and Absocold.
- **E-commerce and e-procurement** — Online ordering plus EDI, punch-out catalogs and procurement-platform connections for business and public-sector buyers.
- **Account management and product expertise** — Inside and outside sales, vertical-focused teams, product specialists, technical guidance and customer support.
- **Fulfillment and logistics** — Stocked and drop-shipped products delivered through primary U.S. and Canadian distribution facilities and common-carrier relationships.
- **Installation, support and service plans** — Installation and support for selected equipment, extended service plans, returns and freight-claim assistance.
- **Indoff** — A subsidiary offering material handling, commercial interiors, business products and project-led direct marketing across North America.

## Achievements

- Grew from a small material-handling business founded in 1949 into a public North American distributor with $1.379 billion in 2025 net sales.
- Reached $1 billion in annual sales before adopting the Global Industrial Company name and NYSE ticker GIC in 2021.
- Increased 2025 net sales 4.8%, operating income 21.2% and net income from continuing operations 18.6% year over year.
- Delivered 9.2% year-over-year sales growth and 13.2% operating-income growth in Q1 2026.
- Acquired Indoff for approximately $72.6 million in cash in 2023, expanding material handling, commercial interiors and business-product capabilities.
- Earned Great Place to Work certification in 2024.
- Built a digital channel that accounted for more than 60% of transaction count in the core U.S. business during 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — CEO Anesa Chaibi outlined four transformation priorities: customer centricity, Salesforce CRM migration, a verticalized go-to-market model and deeper strategic-account coverage.
- **2026-05** — Reported Q1 net sales of $350.4 million, up 9.2% year over year, with operating income up 13.2% to $20.6 million.
- **2026-02** — Reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $1.379 billion, gross margin of 35.5% and operating income of $97.6 million.
- **2025-04** — Acquired an equipment service provider for approximately $4.3 million to broaden value-added offerings in selected categories.
- **2025-03** — Started a multi-year partnership with Oak View Group covering industrial supplies for venues and participation in the GOAL sustainability network.
- **2025-02** — Anesa Chaibi became chief executive officer and joined the board.

## Links

- Website: https://www.globalindustrial.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-industrial-company
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Global_Indust
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/globalindustrial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_industrial
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalindustrial

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Last updated: 2026-08-11