‘Built to Make You Better’ is MSC's brand promise that drives our business and commitment to all our stakeholders. We push for excellence in everything we do and hold ourselves accountable to our associates, customers, investors, suppliers and the communities where we operate.
Making a Difference
Through our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program, we’re taking steps to make our world a better place. Find out more about our initiatives and progress we’re making.
Awards and Recognition
At MSC, we’re constantly striving to be a responsible corporate citizen. We’re honored to be recognized for our efforts and achievements by leading industry organizations.
Founded on a Vision
MSC was founded in 1941 by Sid Jacobson, who began selling tools from the trunk of his car. Sid had a vision to build a business that strived for greatness, while also serving a greater purpose: to make the world a better place.
Today, MSC is a Fortune 1,000 company with more than $3 billion in annual revenue, but we’re still driven by those early principles. By focusing on community engagement, corporate governance, culture and belonging, and environment & sustainability, we deliver value to all of our stakeholders—associates, customers, investors, owners, suppliers and communities, helping them realize their full potential and greater success.
Community Engagement
We are a part of the communities we do business in and are committed to supporting the places we call home. Through volunteering, charitable contributions, and in-kind donations we work to build up the communities where we work, live and play.
Environment & Sustainability
Our strong governance practices guide our alignment with a sustainability strategy that supports our stakeholders and the environment, and drives responsible impact.
Culture & Belonging
MSC recognizes the dignity and value of every person and is committed to promoting an inclusive workplace for all. At MSC, we are all “associates” and we each have a stake in our success.
Corporate Governance
MSC’s corporate value system is based on integrity and trust at every level of the organization with policies and practices to ensure these principles.
MSC Achieves CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification
MSC is proud to be CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certified, reflecting our strong commitment to cybersecurity and data protection. This certification confirms that we meet all 110 required controls set by the Department of Defense (DoD) for handling sensitive information. It ensures we remain a trusted partner for government agencies and contractors across a wide range of industries.