MSC Industrial Supply
More than an industrial catalog
North America’s leading metalworking distributor
MSC helps manufacturers improve productivity, profitability, and growth through more than 2.4 million products, deep metalworking expertise, inventory management, supply-chain solutions, safety services, and hands-on technical support.
For NFFS members, that means access to more than preferred pricing. It means a partner that can help reduce downtime, control inventory, simplify purchasing, improve safety, and keep production moving.
in North America
What NFFS members receive
Exclusive savings are only the beginning.
Preferred member pricing
Access exclusive product-line discounts negotiated for participating NFFS member companies.
Free freight
Receive free standard freight on most qualifying orders placed through an enrolled MSC account.
Metalworking expertise
Connect with specialists who can help with tooling, abrasives, machining applications, fluids, and process improvement.
Inventory management
Improve visibility and control consumption through vending, vendor-managed inventory, crib management, and in-plant services.
Safety services
Access personal protective equipment assessments, audits, training, managed programs, compliance resources, and specialized safety expertise.
Dedicated support
Work with MSC representatives, customer care professionals, and technical specialists who understand industrial manufacturing.
Built for manufacturing
Keep production moving
Running a foundry means depending on thousands of products every day. A missing tool, delayed maintenance part, depleted safety item, or poorly managed supply crib can quickly become an expensive production problem.
MSC combines a broad industrial product offering with technical specialists, inventory technology, safety expertise, and supply-chain support to help manufacturers reduce downtime and operate more efficiently.
Complete the quick enrollment formMore than products
MSC can help identify and address operational challenges throughout your facility.
✓ Metalworking process optimization
✓ Vendor-managed inventory
✓ Industrial vending solutions
✓ Supply-chain and procurement analysis
✓ In-plant inventory support
✓ Safety assessments and audits
✓ On-site and online safety training
✓ Personal protective equipment programs
✓ Product cross-referencing
✓ Cost-reduction and productivity initiatives
One partner. Millions of products.
From the production floor to the maintenance shop, MSC can help consolidate purchasing and keep critical products available.
Drills and reamers
Taps and dies
Carbide inserts
Toolholding
Measuring instruments
Welding supplies
Fasteners
Raw materials
Machinery
Workholding
Electrical supplies
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Lubricants and fluids
Janitorial products
Material handling
Heat-resistant protection
Lockout and tagout
Spill control
Eyewash equipment
Facility safety
Exclusive NFFS product-line discounts
Member pricing applies to eligible purchases made through an enrolled company account.
| Product line | Discount | Product line | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasives | 12% | Hand tools | 10% |
| Carbide indexable | 12% | Janitorial | 12% |
| Cutting blades | 12% | Power tools | 8% |
| Drills and reamers | 12% | Safety and personal protective equipment | 12% |
| High-speed steel end mills and cutters | 12% | Fasteners | 20% |
| Taps and dies | 12% | Material handling | 10% |
Discounts, product eligibility, freight terms, and other program benefits are subject to the applicable NFFS and MSC agreement and account enrollment.
Already buying from MSC?
That is not a problem. Include all known MSC account numbers when completing the quick online enrollment form. NFFS and MSC will review the information and determine how your existing account or accounts can be connected to the member program.
Please do not create a duplicate MSC account. Use the form to provide your current account information for review.
Fill out the quick account formQuick online enrollment
Ready to activate your MSC benefits?
Fill out the secure online Letter of Participation with your company and contact information.
The form opens in a new tab and is submitted directly to NFFS. There is nothing to download, print, or email separately.
Complete the quick enrollment formFrequently asked questions
Select a question to view the answer.
Do I need to open a new MSC account?
Not necessarily. If your company already purchases from MSC, include all known MSC account numbers in the online enrollment form. NFFS and MSC will review the information and determine how the existing account or accounts can be connected to the program.
Can multiple employees from our company use the program?
Yes. Once the company account is enrolled, authorized employees in purchasing, maintenance, production, operations, engineering, safety, and other departments may order through the company’s MSC account.
Is the program only for metalworking products?
No. MSC offers metalworking products as well as personal protective equipment, safety equipment, fasteners, welding supplies, electrical products, tools, material handling equipment, janitorial supplies, maintenance products, and much more.
Do we have to place orders online?
Ordering options may include the MSC website, your company’s established purchasing process, assistance from an MSC representative, or MSC customer care.
Does MSC offer assistance beyond product orders?
Yes. MSC offers metalworking expertise, inventory management, vending, in-plant support, safety assessments, training, managed safety programs, product cross-referencing, and operational improvement solutions.
How long does enrollment take?
After the completed Letter of Participation is received and processed, MSC will use commercially reasonable efforts to enroll the member within ten business days unless MSC provides different instructions.
Who should I contact for help?
Contact Brianna Gianti at brianna@nffs.org .
Put your membership to work
Every foundry needs industrial supplies.
NFFS members should not pay standard pricing.
Access preferred pricing, free freight on most qualifying orders, metalworking expertise, inventory solutions, safety services, and one of the broadest industrial product offerings in North America.
Fill out the quick enrollment formComplete everything online in one secure step.