Global Industrial
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Founded | 1949, in New York City, New York, US |
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| Headquarters | Port Washington, New York |
Key people | Bob Dooley (president) |
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| Parent | Global Industrial Company |
| Website | globalindustrial |
Global Industrial operates as a division of Systemax Inc, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol , and recognized as a Fortune 1000 firm. Originally incorporated in New York under the name Global Equipment Company Inc., it conducts business through various brands including Global Industrial, Global Industrial Equipment, Globalindustrial.ca, and GlobalIndustrial.com. The organization specializes in distributing industrial and office products directly to businesses from its main office located in Port Washington, New York.
History
Established in 1949 by Michael and Paul Leeds in Queens, New York, the company initially focused on supplying material handling equipment.[1] By 1985, it had diversified its offerings to include computer-related products. Growth was further accelerated through the acquisition of several computer supply companies, enabling expansion across the United States and parts of Europe. By 1990, the company’s revenues approached $180 million.[2]
Currently, Global Industrial provides access to over one million items through both online platforms and call center services.[3] Systemax’s annual reports along with industry data indicate that Global Industrial has maintained consistent double-digit growth during the last five years.[4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Awards and honors
Since June 2002, Global Industrial has held accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.
In 2017, it achieved the 21st position on Modern Distribution Management’s list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors.
External links
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