MSC to Showcase Leading Safety Products and Solutions at ASSE Annual Conference: "Safety 2013"

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE: MSM), a leading distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations ("MRO") supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, will showcase the company's leading inventory management solutions, key industry partnerships and vast selection of safety solutions at ASSE's annual Safety 2013 Exposition. MSC technical experts will be on-site demonstrating how customers can reduce the amount of time and money that's being spent on safety-related needs through strong supplier partnerships, specialized vending solutions and industry expertise. MSC will be in booth 727 June 24-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center- Las Vegas.

"We understand the challenges many companies face when it comes to navigating changing safety industry requirements, while ensuring quality and productivity maintain the highest standards," said Anthony Testa, safety business manager at MSC Industrial Supply Co. "Through our strong partnerships and tailored solutions, we provide the right expertise and industry knowledge to help our customers meet their safety needs through the most cost-effective and efficient approach available today."

A number of MSC's leading industry partners, including Kimberly-Clark, Honeywell and 3M, will present a series of interactive learning sessions at MSC's booth to demonstrate new industry-leading technologies in the safety space. These sessions will focus on a wide array of topics, including "Creating a Healthier, Safer, More Productive Workplace" presented by Kimberly-Clark and "The Basics and Beyond: Using Respirator Selection to Drive Enhanced Program Benefits" from 3M, among others. MSC will also feature its private brand, PRO-SAFE®, which includes a line of personal protective equipment, including eye & face protection, gloves & hand protection and more, along with facility safety products.

"Customers need a partner who understands their needs and can deliver the right solutions to help them continue to anticipate changing demands in the marketplace," Testa continued. "MSC's deep understanding of manufacturers' safety needs coupled with our deep technical expertise in supply chain management allows us to help customers deliver against their broader business goals."

At the show, MSC will showcase its customized vending solutions, demonstrate how customers can streamline inventory management processes to improve productivity on the shop floor and cut costs.

About MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co. is one of the largest distributors of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations ("MRO") supplies to industrial customers throughout the United States. MSC employs one of the industry's largest sales forces and distributes approximately 600,000 industrial products from approximately 3,000 suppliers. In-stock availability is approximately 99%, with next day standard delivery to the contiguous United States on qualifying orders up until 8 p.m. Eastern Time.  For more information, visit MSC's website at http://www.mscdirect.com.

SOURCE MSC Industrial Supply Co.