Wasserstrom Company

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The Wasserstrom Company
Type Private [1]
IndustryDistribution
Founded1902
Headquarters Columbus, Ohio, USA
Key people
Nathan Wasserstrom (Founder)

Rodney Wasserstrom (CEO)

Bradley Wasserstrom (President)
Number of employees
1,200
Website www.wasserstrom.com

The Wasserstrom Company is a restaurant supplier based in Columbus, Ohio with distribution centers located across North America. [2] The Wasserstrom Company is a family-owned and operated business that was founded in 1902 by Nathan Wasserstrom. [3] The company is currently one of the largest distributors of foodservice products, specializing in restaurant supplies. [4]

477 S. Front St. in Columbus, Wasserstrom's former headquarters and showroom Columbus - L. Hoster Brewing Co. (OHPTC) - 48231416492.jpg
477 S. Front St. in Columbus, Wasserstrom's former headquarters and showroom

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References

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