Company type | Private [1] |
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Industry | Distribution |
Founded | 1902 |
Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio, USA |
Key people | Nathan Wasserstrom (Founder) Rodney Wasserstrom (CEO) |
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]
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