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The History of WAXIE Sanitary Supply
Meanwhile, WAXIE continued to expand and upgrade its presence in other markets, including Salt Lake City and metro- politan Phoenix, where both its divisions received LEED ® Silver Certification for superior design, construction and operation of green buildings. WAXIE’s service for customers in the West was augmented in 2010 with the purchase of 5 Star Sanitary Products with facili- ties in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado. The company’s commitment to green operations was deepened in 2012 with conversion of many of its delivery trucks to natural gas, and in 2013 with the conversion of several warehouses to solar energy. In 2014, WAXIE earned “Energy Star” certification from the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency for superior energy efficiency. In 2013, Charles Wax stepped up to Chairman and CEO of WAXIE Sanitary Supply, naming Jeff Roberts as the growing company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. Keeping up with modern computer technology, WAXIE in 2014 brought online an advanced ordering and account management system to better anticipate customer needs. In January of 2015, WAXIE celebrated its 70th year in business on board the USS Midway. Mike Midas, Vice President General Manager, served on the Midway as the admiral’s assistance in 1987 when he and the ship were both on active duty. Mike led WAXIE personnel and key suppliers through a fabulous tour adding firsthand experience as he describe the ships role in defending our country.
In 2002, WAXIE expanded into the St. George, Utah market. And, after six years in Hayward, California, WAXIE constructed a 60,000 square foot facility using narrow-aisle technology, a layout that results in a gain of upwards of 50% more rack space in the same footprint. In 2003, WAXIE moved its San Bernardino operation to Ontario, CA into a new “flagship” facility of over 130,000 square feet, also with narrow aisles and with enough land to double the size of the facility as business demands grew. With the industry’s finest facilities in place and employee training a constant, WAXIE prepared for yet another computer upgrade. In 2004, the company incorporated a new enterprising system that would not only provide more customization, speed, and improved efficiency for the customers and WAXIE, it facili- tated emerging technologies to totally integrate every aspect of the business. WAXIE’s involvement on the board of directors of Network Services and increased capabilities allowed WAXIE’s Corporate Accounts team to thrive, taking customer service to new heights, and earning them Network Services Member of the Year honors for multiple years. In 2005, WAXIE expanded into the Pacific Northwest by leasing a small facility in Portland, Oregon. A few years later, in 2008, WAXIE purchased Asplund Supply, Inc. with locations in Seattle, Washington, as well as Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai, Alaska; WAXIE’s footprint was now firmly planted in the western United States. After seven years in the Denver market, WAXIE purchased Midwest Chemical and Supply in 2007, the first acquisition since the Lovinger Company in Salt Lake City in 1984. Salt Lake City, Utah ribbon cutting ceremony (Pictured left to right: Bryan Wax, David Wax, Sharon Wax, Andy Vanderwiel, Randi Wax and Charles Wax)
VP and General Manager, Mike Midas addresses the crowd on the USS Midway at WAXIE’s 70th Anniversary celebration
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