Ken Sparrow
Local economic development groups — the Great River Economic Development Foundation, The District, and Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce — recently made a joint purchase of a building at 501 Hampshire. The purchase makes sense. If you explore the websites of each organization, their missions are to keep our local economy vibrant. The building needs some…
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QUINCY — Area Distributors announced Wednesday the acquisition of Bottles and Foamers, which supplies plastic containers and dispensing products to manufacturers and other customers throughout the United States. The business was sold to Area Distributors by Paragon Solutions US, Inc., based in New Hill, N.C. Paragon’s inventory will be relocated to Area Distributors’ centrally-located distribution…
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QUINCY — ADI Ventures of Quincy is working with a Nashville inventor to distribute a product that helps eradicate the residue of deadly opioids on multiple surfaces. Ken Sparrow with ADI said his company discovered SoRite DECON after area law enforcement officials had reached out to the company about products to disinfect police cars and…
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Bob Gough talks to Ken Sparrow of Area Distributors about the company’s growth since he and his partners acquired the company in 2020. Business Spotlight is brought to you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chicago-based Hesco, Inc. has sold its assets to Area Distributors of Quincy. Hesco has been in business since 1929, specializing in the sales of janitorial supplies and equipment with a national reputation for being an expert vacuum parts supplier. Hesco’s inventory and equipment has been relocated to Quincy and eventually will lead to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area Distributors of Quincy recently acquired two local companies: MarLon Business Forms of Quincy and Wade and Dowland Office Equipment of Jacksonville. MarLon is the largest supplier of custom printed labels, business forms, checks and envelopes in the Tri-State area. The products are used in a wide range of packaging, manufacturing, mailing and…
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