JanPak
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distribution |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Founder | James Shott, H. I. Shott, Jr., James Tilson, L. M. Kerley Sr., B. L. Early |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Fate | Acquired by Interline Brands and rebranded as SupplyWorks |
| Headquarters | Davidson, North Carolina , United States |
Area served | Central and Southeastern United States |
Key people | Mike Shott (Chairman of the Board, 2000) |
| Products | Cleaning supplies, janitorial supplies, packaging supplies, foodservice supplies |
| Parent | Interline Brands (from 2012) |
JanPak operated as a regional distributor specializing in cleaning, janitorial, and packaging supplies, with a network of 17 distribution centers throughout the Central and Southeastern regions of the United States. The company maintained a fleet exceeding 100 delivery vehicles and was headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
In 2012, Interline Brands acquired JanPak and subsequently rebranded it as SupplyWorks in 2015. Following this, The Home Depot purchased Interline Brands in 2015 and renamed SupplyWorks to The Home Depot Pro Institutional in 2017.
History
Established in 1945 in Bluefield, West Virginia by founders James Shott, H. I. Shott, Jr., James Tilson, L. M. Kerley Sr., and B. L. Early, the company initially operated under the name Paper Supply Company. To consolidate its affiliated operations under one identity, it adopted the JanPak Inc. name in 2000; at that time, Mike Shott—grandson of James Shott—served as chairman of the board. By 2003, JanPak was providing services to more than 12,000 clients across 15 states.
In 2005, JanPak merged its Dallas and Fort Worth offices into a single 32,000-square-foot facility located in Fort Worth. It further expanded by opening a new distribution hub in Houston in 2007. The company acquired Pro Star Janitorial based in Port Arthur, Texas, in 2008 and that same year hosted a Green Seminar aimed at engaging leaders in environmental services.
The year 2009 saw JanPak invest $1 million to establish a distribution center in West Columbia, South Carolina. To improve coverage within Central Florida, an additional center was launched in Orlando in 2011. In April 2012, JanPak broadened its regional footprint by acquiring Advance Paper Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee, thereby extending its market into Tennessee and North Georgia.
Interline Brands completed the acquisition of JanPak for $82 million in December 2012. At the time of purchase, JanPak reported revenues of $232 million and a net income of $2.2 million. Subsequently, the corporate headquarters were moved from Davidson to Jacksonville, Florida. The integration with Interline’s portfolio enhanced operational efficiency and expanded sales as well as inventory capabilities. To support growth initiatives, JanPak leased an 84,000-square-foot warehouse facility in Jacksonville.
In March 2015, Interline Brands consolidated five of its thirteen brands—including JanPak—under the single SupplyWorks brand to improve market positioning and streamline operations.
Operations
JanPak relocated its headquarters from Bluefield, West Virginia to Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte, while maintaining its corporate operations center in Bluefield. The company manages seventeen distribution centers across the Southeastern United States, handling daily inventory valued at approximately $200 million. Serving primarily healthcare providers, educational institutions, and property management companies, JanPak reaches over 100,000 customers through a fleet exceeding 100 delivery trucks stationed at regional centers. Its business model incorporates initiatives such as JanPak Academy, CleanZone, and QLSS designed to lower customer expenses, enhance product utilization efficiency, and encourage environmentally responsible practices.
JanPak’s product range encompasses janitorial essentials including toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, trash liners, and mops. Among the prominent janitorial brands distributed are 3M, Diversey, Kimberly-Clark, and Georgia-Pacific. Its packaging offerings include corrugated cartons, stretch film, packing tape, and bubble cushioning materials. Additionally, JanPak provides foodservice supplies such as disposable cups, containers for food storage or serving, and plastic cutlery. The company's operational efficiency is further improved through integration with Wilmar, CleanSource, and AmSan under the Interline Brands umbrella to deliver enhanced customer service performance.
Paper Supply Company
Established in 1945 initially as a distributor specializing in packaging and janitorial products, Paper Supply Company grew its presence across the southeastern United States through several branches operating under the name Paper Company. In 2000, these separate operations were consolidated under the JanPak brand to enhance corporate unity and streamline business processes.
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