In Brief: 7 Biz Suppliers Join Key’s E-Marketplace

CLEVELAND — KeyCorp’s business-to-business e-marketplace, KeyProcure, has added seven new suppliers.

KeyProcure clients now have access to discounted shipping service through Airborne Express; batteries and accessories from Batteries.com; promotional services from Clayton Kendall; rugs from Emco Commercial Flooring; technology products from Enable Systems; telecommunication services from Integrated Global Communications; and Superior Bag’s line of security bags.

“The interest in KeyProcure from both suppliers and clients continues to surge,” said Linda Grandstaff, the president of KeyNext, the B2B e-commerce unit of KeyCorp. “KeyProcure clients benefit from an enhanced selection of products and services from best-in-class companies.”

KeyProcure is part of an effort by Cleveland-based KeyCorp to enable its midsize business customers — those with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenues — to become active in e-commerce.

KeyProcure is powered by Ariba Inc., a specialist in business-to-business software for the Internet.