PJP - Penn Jersey Paper Co

What PJP - Penn Jersey Paper Co does

PJP - Penn Jersey Paper Co is a Philadelphia-based wholesale distributor of foodservice equipment, supplies, and janitorial products founded in 1963 and operating as a subsidiary of BradyPLUS Company. The company distributes more than 15,000 SKUs from a single Northeast Distribution Center across Pennsylvania, New York City, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, with primary verticals spanning Foodservice, Supermarket, Healthcare, and JAN-SAN, and secondary exposure to Education, Hospitality, Processors, and Re-Distribution. Its product portfolio covers restaurant equipment, tabletop, disposables, consumables, warewashing/laundry, janitorial solutions and equipment, eco-friendly packaging, healthcare, supermarket, industrial packaging, and indoor air quality, augmented by customizable branded supplies.

The company makes money through one-time product sales delivered via a sales-led go-to-market in which account representatives conduct needs analysis and recommend supply programs, supplemented by an e-commerce storefront and interactive digital catalog. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated through direct sales consultation rather than publicly disclosed. The underlying technology is conventional distribution and supply chain management rather than a proprietary software platform; core differentiators are vendor relationships with major manufacturers (Berry Plastics, Dart, Kimberly-Clark, Pactiv Evergreen, Georgia-Pacific Professional, Spartan Chemical, P&G Professional, Fabrikal), on-time delivery via a small owned fleet, and value-added services including ServSafe training, foodservice audits, design and build-out, brand management, and healthcare infection prevention consulting.

Customer concentration is low, with the disclosed reference base consisting of independent SMB and mid-market operators rather than enterprise anchors. The company has remained privately held under BradyPLUS ownership with no disclosed funding rounds or M&A in the input data, and it shows no material AI or proprietary technology capabilities.

Name

PJP - Penn Jersey Paper Co

Legal name

Penn Jersey Paper Co

Website

https://pjponline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PJP - Penn Jersey Paper Co is a Philadelphia-based wholesale distributor, founded in 1963 and owned by BradyPLUS, that supplies foodservice equipment, disposables, janitorial products, and design services to SMB and mid-market operators across the Mid-Atlantic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Distribution

NAICS

Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers (424130), Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers (42413), Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers (4241)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disposables & Single-Use Foodservice Products Wholesale (AFAIALAC), Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAD), Foodservice & Kitchen Cleaning (Warewashing) Distribution (CRAOAGAH), Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Foodservice distribution
• Restaurant supplies
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Janitorial supplies distribution
• Food packaging wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: PJP generates revenue through the distribution and sale of foodservice equipment, supplies, and related products to businesses across multiple vertical markets including foodservice, supermarket, healthcare, and hospitality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PJP - Penn Jersey Paper Co distributes more than 15,000 foodservice equipment, supply, packaging, tabletop, disposable, janitorial, healthcare, supermarket, industrial packaging, indoor air quality, and eco-friendly products to commercial operators across the East Coast. Sales are led by account representatives who analyze customer supply needs and build customized supply programs, with ordering fulfilled through the company's Northeast Distribution Center in Philadelphia and an online storefront. The company complements distribution with services such as ServSafe training, foodservice audits, restaurant design and development, brand management, and healthcare infection prevention consulting.

Product overview

PJP - Penn Jersey Paper Co is a foodservice equipment, supplies, and design company that operates as a single unified offering. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into categories including Restaurant Equipment, Restaurant Supplies, Consumables, Tabletop, Disposables, Janitorial Solutions, Janitorial Equipment, Warewashing & Laundry, Eco-Friendly Solutions, Healthcare, Supermarket, Industrial Packaging, and Indoor Air Quality. Additionally, the company offers Customizable Supplies with custom printing capabilities for branding purposes. Beyond product distribution, PJP provides professional services including ServSafe training, Foodservice Audit, Design & Development (restaurant design and build-out), Brand Management, Healthcare Infection Prevention, Onsite Product Demos, Ask a Consultant, and Portfolio showcases. The company serves diverse industries including Supermarket, Foodservice, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, and Processing sectors across the East Coast from their headquarters in Philadelphia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Equipment Commercial kitchen equipment including cooking appliances, refrigeration units, and preparation stations for foodservice establishments.
• Restaurant Supplies General supplies and consumables for restaurants including cooking utensils, serving ware, and operational necessities.
• Consumables Disposable and single-use items for foodservice operations including packaging, containers, and disposable cutlery.
• Tabletop Table settings including dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and decorative items for dining establishments.
• Disposables Single-use products including paper goods, plastic containers, cups, and take-out packaging.
• Janitorial Solutions Cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and janitorial supplies for facility maintenance.
• Janitorial Equipment Floor care machines, pressure washers, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Warewashing & Laundry Commercial dishwashers, glass washers, and laundry equipment for foodservice and hospitality use.
• Eco-Friendly Solutions Environmentally sustainable products including compostable and biodegradable packaging, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and green restaurant solutions.
• Healthcare Supplies Medical-grade supplies, infection prevention products, and healthcare facility essentials.
• Supermarket Supplies Products for grocery retail including packaging, display solutions, and operational supplies.
• Industrial Packaging Packaging materials and solutions for industrial and commercial applications.
• Indoor Air Quality Air purification systems, filters, and ventilation products for maintaining clean indoor environments.
• Customizable Supplies Custom printed foodservice products including carry-out bags, containers, china, glassware, and promotional items with business branding.
• ServSafe Training and Certification Food safety training and certification program for foodservice professionals.
• Foodservice Audit Assessment and evaluation services for foodservice operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Design & Development Commercial restaurant design and build-out services including space planning, equipment specification, and interior design.
• Brand Management Services to help businesses develop and maintain consistent branding across their foodservice operations.
• Healthcare Infection Prevention Consulting Consulting services for infection control protocols and preventive measures in healthcare and foodservice settings.
• Onsite Product Demos In-person demonstrations of products and equipment at customer locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ in-stock products available for immediate delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Berry PlasticsminorOthersTrusted vendor partner supplying packaging and plastic products
• Dart ContainerminorOthersTrusted vendor supplying disposable food service containers and cups
• FabrikalminorOthersTrusted vendor partner for foodservice equipment and supplies
• GP Pro (Georgia-Pacific Professional)minorOthersTrusted vendor for away-from-home paper products and dispensers
• Kimberly-ClarkminorOthersTrusted vendor for professional hygiene and cleaning products
• Pactiv EvergreenminorOthersTrusted vendor for food packaging and foodservice products
• P&G ProfessionalminorOthersTrusted vendor for professional cleaning and sanitization products
• Spartan ChemicalminorOthersTrusted vendor for industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals
• BradyPLUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPJP is a BradyPLUS Company, operating as part of a larger distribution organization that provides extended resources, capabilities, and supply chain solutions

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Imperial Dade: One of the largest independent foodservice and janitorial supply distributors in North America. Directly comparable to PJP across product breadth (disposables, equipment, jan-san), multi-vertical customer mix, and value-added services. Operates on a similar regional-plus-roll-up model.
• Restaurant Depot: Cash-and-carry foodservice wholesale club serving restaurants, caterers, and foodservice operators. Directly comparable to PJP's SMB/mid-market foodservice supply business, with overlapping product categories (disposables, equipment, supplies) although distributed via warehouse-club model rather than delivery-led sales.
• Edward Don & Company: Family-owned foodservice equipment, supplies, and tabletop distributor founded in 1921. Directly comparable to PJP's equipment and smallwares distribution, with similar consultative sales motion serving restaurants, hospitality, and institutional customers.
• Central Restaurant Products: Distributor of foodservice equipment, smallwares, supplies, and tabletop to restaurants and institutions. Directly comparable product mix and customer base to PJP, with both catalog/e-commerce and consultative sales capabilities.
• Wasserstrom: Foodservice equipment, supplies, and janitorial distributor serving restaurants, hospitality, and healthcare. Directly comparable to PJP's multi-vertical supply model, with design services and custom branding capabilities.
• Boelter Companies: Foodservice equipment, supplies, and design-build distributor serving national restaurant chains and independent operators. Comparable to PJP in equipment + supplies distribution plus design services, though more concentrated with national accounts.

Others

• BradyPLUS: Parent operating company of PJP and a major janitorial, foodservice, and industrial packaging distribution platform. Related as PJP's parent and consolidator of regional distribution businesses; provides scale and procurement leverage that PJP operates within.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco: Largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America, also selling equipment and supplies. Broad incumbent that overlaps with PJP in foodservice equipment and disposables, though Sysco is primarily a perishable-foods distributor rather than equipment-led.
• US Foods: Major broadline foodservice distributor with national footprint and growing equipment/supplies offering. Broad incumbent with overlapping restaurant customer base; less specialist than PJP but increasingly competitive in the equipment/disposables adjacencies.
• Gordon Food Service: Family-led broadline foodservice distributor with U.S. and Canadian operations, including restaurant equipment and supplies via GFS Marketplace. Broad incumbent that overlaps with PJP in foodservice equipment/supplies, though GFS is heavily skewed to perishable distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/pjponline
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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