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AIS Names President

As part of a planned transition, Jim Ruetz will be stepping down as CEO.
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All Integrated Solutions (AIS), Franksville, WI, a division of MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), has named Nick Ruetz as its president. Nick Ruetz is currently chief operating officer for AIS. As part of a planned transition, Jim Ruetz will be stepping down as chief executive officer of AIS, effective April 5, 2019.

Nick Ruetz brings 20 years of distribution industry experience to his new role. He has held positions in sales, operations, purchasing and IT, and has served in executive management roles at AIS for six years, including the past four years as chief operating officer. 

Jim Ruetz, who has spent more than 40 years in the distribution industry, will continue to serve as a consultant to AIS and MSC.

“Nick Ruetz brings deep experience in the OEM fastener and MRO industry and strong leadership abilities to his new role. We have great confidence in his ability to lead the continued growth and success of AIS,” said MSC President and Chief Executive Officer Erik Gershwind.

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