Monotaro

MonotaRO Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates an online MRO products store in Japan and internationally. It offers products in various categories, such as safety protection equipment, work clothes, and safety shoes; logistics, storage, and packing supplies; tapes; safety supplies/safety signs; office supplies; office furniture/lighting/cleaning supplies; cutting tools/abrasives; measurement/surveying supplies; work/electric/pneumatic tools; spray/oil/grease/paint/adhesion/repair/welding supplies; and agricultural materials/gardening supplies. The company also provides building hardware products, building materials, and painting interior supplies; air conditioning/electrical equipment materials/electrical materials; piping/water supply/pump/pneumatic/hydraulic equipment/hose products; mechanical parts; control equipment/solder/static electricity countermeasure supplies; screws/bolts/nails/materials; car/truck supplies; motorcycle/bicycle supplies; kitchen equipment/kitchen products/store supplies; scientific research and development/clean room supplies; and medical/long-term care products. It serves factories, construction, automobile maintenance, and other industries. The company was formerly known as Sumisho Grainger Co., Ltd. and changed its name to MonotaRO Co., Ltd. in 2006. MonotaRO Co., Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan. MonotaRO Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Grainger Global Holdings, Inc.

2000 - Sumitomo and W. W. Grainger, Inc. founded a company as joint venture in Japan

2001 - Website launch, which began and nationwide sales

2004 - Start selling private label

2006 - Launch IHC MonotaRO, targeting private use customers

2006 - Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

2009 - W. W. Grainger, Inc. acquired a majority ownership of the company

2013 - Started service in Singapore

2014 - Started service in Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia

At Monotaro Co., our mission is to provide customers with the highest quality products and services at the most competitive prices. Our team is dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers with integrity and the utmost respect.

Monotaro Co. strives to be the top provider of industrial and construction supplies in Japan. We are committed to remaining at the forefront of our industry by offering an unparalleled selection of products and services to our customers.