All Brands Owned by Global Industrial Company

What does Global Industrial Company own?

The company owns the Global Industrial distribution business, private-label brands including Nexel, Interion, Paramount, and Absocold, and acquired operations including C&H Distributors, Avenue Industrial Supply, Indoff, and Infotel. It is a single-segment distributor.

Is Global Industrial Company publicly traded?

Yes. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GIC and is a Russell 2000 component. Its market capitalization was about $1.78 billion in November 2026.

Who founded Global Industrial Company?

The business was founded in 1949 as Global Equipment Company by the Leeds family in New York City. The modern corporation is broadly held by public shareholders and led by CEO Anesa Chaibi.

Where is Global Industrial Company headquartered?

The company is headquartered at 11 Harbor Park Drive in Port Washington, New York, United States, on Long Island's North Shore.

How many brands does Global Industrial Company own?

Its portfolio includes the Global Industrial flagship plus private labels Nexel, Interion, Paramount, and Absocold, and acquired brands including C&H Distributors, Avenue, Indoff, and Infotel.

Who owns Global Industrial Company?

Public shareholders own the company. It is broadly held by institutions and retail investors, with no controlling shareholder. The Leeds family that built the predecessor businesses no longer controls it.

What was Global Industrial Company called before?

The company was known as Systemax Inc. from 1999 until June 2021, when it renamed itself after its dominant Global Industrial brand. Before that it was called Global Directmail.