Company History
Business Products Center has been in existence for over
50 years. Now, as in the past, customer service has always been
our number one priority. BPC continues to offer quality products
at the lowest possible prices, free and prompt delivery on over
25,000 items in stock, and a commitment to always put our customers
first.
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Business Products Center was founded in 1952 as the Paper Mill
Office Equipment and Supply under the ownership of James R. Patton
and J. Henry Gustafson. They sold the firm to Fred Willard in the
early 1970’s; changing the name to Business Products Center
in March of 1979. Shortly thereafter, in June of 1979, Terry W.
Horton purchased 40% of the company, later attaining full ownership
in February 1983. Mr. Horton continued to operate the business until
August of 2000.
Since that time the business has remained in the family with Susan
continuing to manage the daily operation. She credits the continued
success of the business with the staff, several of whom have been
with the company for over 25 years; as well as excellent customer
service. Susie, as both employees and customers know her by, says
“we are well aware of the fact that you can buy pencils and
paper just about anywhere…so what makes the difference in
this world of super stores is customer service…and our knowledge
of the product. It is vital to us that if someone comes in our store…or
calls on the phone…they feel they are important to us and
that we are genuinely happy to help them.”
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