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Specialists in personal
protection equipment, safety products and services since 1958.
We have provided customers with a complete line of quality
safety products for the industrial worker, as well as
the associated services necessary to conduct a comprehensive employee
safety program.
At
Calolympic Safety, our representatives have the necessary on-the-job
experience and practical technical knowledge
to assist you—no matter what your safety requirements may
be. With everything from simple bandages to health-conscious ergonomic
products—and all at competitive prices—we’ll
have what you need.
For
additional expert technical service you may need for the products
we offer, our customer service personnel will answer your questions
and provide you with answers. We can assist you
with the development of a safety program that fits your needs
and budget, that complies with applicable regulations within your
industry and, most importantly, protects your employees from hazardous
work environments. Our ongoing customer commitment is to provide
you with the most effective safety products possible
at the best possible price. So think Calolympic
Safety when safety concerns you and the individuals you employ.
Employee
safety training programs and products are just a phone call away.
Discover how Calolympic Safety can benefit your employees while
improving your company’s bottom-line.
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our linecard which features a quick list of the products and vendors
we carry. |
THE YEAR WAS 1958 . . . THE NEW YORK YANKEES won the World Series
against Milwaukee, EXPLORER I, United States of America’s
first satellite, was launched into space, and Calolympic Glove
Company opened the doors for business. From its humble beginnings
in a warehouse/office space behind a retail store on Magnolia,
our founding father, Joel Halpern, along with Bob Cappel, worked
long, hard hours to put Calolympic into everyone’s Rolodex
as their glove supplier. In 1963, tragedy struck, as a fire raged
through the building, virtually destroying all in its path. Thanks
to our vendors—many of whom are still with us today—
rallied around the fragile business and sent truckloads of inventory
to the aid of Joel and Bob. The company returned to the market
place stronger than ever!
Calolympic
Glove saw many changes in the next 50 years. After the fire in
1963, home for Calolympic was 5959 Republic Street for the next
29 years. Sadness struck again in 1967, as Bob Cappel passed away
suddenly, leaving Joel to manage the now thriving business. Leslie
Basney came on board in 1976, managing a San Marcos branch of
operations. Business was booming! Growth had taken hold of what
was once a two-man operation. Gloves were not the only product
on the linecard, either. The new Calolympic Glove and Safety was
now in the business of selling safety related products and services
as well as the fl agship: gloves. Employing about 25 people, Calolympic
once again saw another opportunity for expansion. Dale Bermond,
joining the Calolympic team in November 1984, moved the Riverside
operation to a 30,000 square foot building at 4111 Latham Street
in 1993. Additional growth of market share in 1998 led us to our
existing facility where we remain today. Supplying Homeland Defense
Products as well as Police, Fire and Rescue products have given
us an additional identity in the market known as Flame Tamers.
THE
YEAR IS 2008 . . . 50 YEARS later, Calolympic Safety employs 35
people who are instrumental in creating an established position
in the market place with diversified products lines. Calolympic
Glove & Safety’s proud heritage looks to the future
with positive anticipation due to loyal, hard-working employees,
supportive customers, and valued vendors. Our strong foundation,
lead by president Dale Bermond and strengthened by a determined
staff of employees, continue to seek out new opportunities to
solidify Calolympic for many more years to come.
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We
Believe . . .
We are responsible to our customers—Everything
we do must be focused on anticipating and meeting our customers’
needs. This means constantly re-evaluating and changing what we
do as our customers change. It means efficient, professional,
appreciative and poised interaction with our customers at all
times.
We
are responsible to our employees—Each employee
deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Our employees
are entitled to secure, safe and comfortable working conditions.
We will pursue a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination
at all times. Our managers must be competent, just and ethical
in pursuing our business activities.
We
are responsible to our stockholders—We must maintain
our company in a healthy financial condition, use our resources
prudently and generate a profit sufficient to provide investment
for future growth. We are responsible for the success of the investments
we make and the continued success of our company. |
