1420 Sams Avenue Suite F • Harahan, LA 70123 • Phone 1-(800) 735-6745 • 504.464.7166 • Fax 504.465.9563
It is the mission of Economical Janitorial & Paper Supplies, Inc.,to lead the way in customer service and distribution of innovative, cost-effective quality products throughout the Gulf coast area for all sanitation and food service businesses with our dedicated, confident and caring staff.
Our History
Economical Janitorial & Paper Supply, Inc. began in 1983 out of a garage in New Sarpy, Louisiana with one delivery truck, one outside salesman and two support staff. It wasn’t long before EJPS outgrew their modest location and moved into a 68,000 sq ft office/warehouse space in Kenner, Louisiana across the street from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Today, we have a fleet of 18 delivery trucks, over 85 employees and a 93,000 sq ft distribution center.
From the start Economical has had devoted employees with the willingness to learn, improve and grow. With passionate leadership from our owner and management, Economical continues to thrive. Our relationships with our customers are stronger than ever. We continue to strive for excellence in service and products.
Our Goal is "Making Quality Affordable".
We invite you to visit our showroom, browse our website and/or call our sales staff for the personal touch. Contact UsNatural Disasters Strike Twice
Hurricane Katrina August 2005 - Struck Greater New Orleans Area including EJPS Kenner Warehouse, Monday, August 29, 2005.
Katrina left the area with no electricity, phone service or diesel for our trucks. As soon as our dedicated staff could get back from evacuating, they transferred all computers and phones to a temporary location. They set up operations in a hotel conference room an hour north of the Kenner warehouse. Just 2 days after the hurricane hit, Economical began delivering desperately needed supplies to area hospitals and health care facilities, industrial and chemical plants, public safety crews and government and private recovery organizations.
Economical is proud to be part of the continuing effort to rebuild, recover and revitalize the Greater New Orleans Area.
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F-3 Tornado February 2006 - Struck Kenner Warehouse Thursday, February 2, 2006, 2:30AM While Economical’s night crew was loading trucks for the next day’s deliveries, an F-3 tornado struck the warehouse leaving an 80-foot hole in the roof of the 68,000 sq. ft. structure. It also overturned three of its large delivery trucks. Thankfully, all employees were safe without injury. Again the operation was moved to another hotel conference room not far from the heavily damaged warehouse. Because of the experience Economical had 5 months earlier with Hurricane Katrina, orders were delivered on time. Neither EJPS nor its customers lost a day of business. Economical has now developed an Emergency Preparedness Plan within the organization. They hope to never use it but have every confidence in its success. |
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“We know the importance of being there for our customers regardless of the circumstances. The stability of our management and the dedication of our support staff have proven their continued commitment to our customers. We are very proud to say that these natural disasters have strengthened our relationships with our customers, manufacturers, employees and community. Overall, Economical has become a better company through adversity.”
Suzie Migliore
President/Owner
