Marpan Supply Company
Kim Williams
Marpan Supply Company began in 1966 with my father as manager and purchased
in 1967 by my father and mother. We currently have sales of 6 million and 25
employees.
The company original market was tax supported agencies and we still serve
State of Florida and local Government agencies through out the state primarily
on State Contracts. Presently we have the State Lamp (light Bulb) contract. Over
70% of the local Governments in Florida purchase lamps from us along with all
State agencies. We have in the past held contracts for Patient (hospital and
nursing home) and Dorm Furniture, office desk and files, lounge furniture, first
aid, floor machines, highway signs and safety hats, etc. We also sell a full
line of safety equipment in our showroom in Tallahassee. The other part of our
company, and probably one we are better known for locally in the refuse equipment
business. Marpan leases garbage and recycling containers and maintains the same.
We provide compactors and rolloff containers to construction sites and we provide
a hauling service >for construction, demolition and recycling material.
When my parents bought the business there was only one employee other than
mom and dad. My father was in the building supply business and his company failed
in 1966, so he started over at the age of 49. Mom had sold real estate prior
to their purchase of Marpan, but then came on board full time. She was a huge
part of the success of the business. I worked part time in the business since
I was 15 years old. I attended Tallahassee Community College and while there
began to work full time at Marpan. I have been here 37 years and became president
in 1985.
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Location & Hours
850/644-3372