Emerald Island Supply Company Inc.

What Emerald Island Supply Company Inc. does

Emerald Island Supply Company, Inc. is a privately held regional distributor of janitorial, cleaning, and facility-maintenance supplies, founded in 1987 and headquartered at 1135 Station Road, Medford, New York, on Long Island. The company sells chemicals, cleaning supplies, cleaning equipment, paper products, trash liners, food service disposables, safety/PPE, skin and personal care items, matting, and restroom supplies under its own distribution umbrella, carrying partner brands that include the Nilfisk family (Advance, Clarke, Viper), Tomcat floor scrubbers, Rubbermaid, Hillyard, GOJO/PURELL, and 3M. It serves commercial facility buyers across Long Island and New York and is a holder of a New York State Contract, which enables procurement by state and local government entities.

The business operates a dual go-to-market: a field-sales motion in which representatives meet customers on-site Monday through Friday (Saturday by appointment), and an e-commerce ordering catalog at catalog.emeraldislandsupply.com with registered-account pricing and online bill pay through a third-party processor. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held under independent ownership, has no parent company, has not raised venture or private-equity funding, and operates from a single facility with a 1–10 employee headcount band.

Revenue mechanics are straightforward resale distribution: Emerald Island Supply purchases branded janitorial and facility-maintenance products from manufacturers and resells them to commercial and institutional customers, generating one-time transactional revenue per order. No subscription, licensing, or recurring-contract pricing model is disclosed. Geographic scope is regional (Long Island and broader New York), with no global footprint claim, and the company is classified as actively operating with no announced acquisitions, closures, or leadership transitions in the available data.

Name

Emerald Island Supply Company Inc.

Legal name

Emerald Island Supply Company, Inc.

Website

https://emeraldislandsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Janitorial Supply Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers (4241), Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice & Kitchen Cleaning (Warewashing) Distribution (CRAOAGAH)

Keywords

• Janitorial supply distribution
• Commercial cleaning supplies
• Facility maintenance products
• Floor care equipment
• Paper products distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Revenue is generated through the distribution and resale of janitorial supplies, cleaning equipment, paper products, food service products, and facility maintenance supplies. The company acts as a distributor for multiple major brands and sells products directly to customers through field sales and online catalog.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Emerald Island Supply distributes janitorial supplies, cleaning equipment, paper products, food service products, and facility maintenance supplies to commercial customers on Long Island and across New York. The company operates as a multi-category distributor through direct field sales representatives who visit customer sites and an online ordering catalog, stocking partner brands such as Nilfisk family brands (Advance, Clarke, Viper), Tomcat, Rubbermaid, Hillyard, GOJO/PURELL, and 3M.

Product overview

Emerald Island Supply Company Inc. is a leading distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment, established in 1987 and based in Medford, NY. The company operates as a multi-category distributor offering an extensive portfolio of cleaning products organized into major categories: Chemicals (disinfectants, degreasers, specialty cleaners), Cleaning Supplies (hand tools, buckets, brushes), Cleaning Equipment (scrubbers, burnishers, extractors), Paper Products, Liners/Trash Bags, Food Service Products, Safety Equipment, Skin & Personal Care, Matting, and Restroom Supplies. The company distributes from its Long Island facility and carries partner brands including Tomcat floor scrubbers, Clarke Boost chemical-free floor finish systems, Viper equipment, and Nilfisk family brands (Advance, Clarke, Viper). Featured products include Spray Nine Heavy-Duty Cleaner, Rubbermaid BRUTE buckets, Hillyard Arsenal cleaners, Windex multi-surface cleaners, Noramco municipal liners, Livi VPG bath tissue, and Hillyard Affinity foam soaps. They offer online ordering through their catalog platform and provide sales representation for site consultations.

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Products and services

• Chemicals (Janitorial Chemicals Product Line) Full line of cleaning chemicals including disinfectants, sanitizers, bleach, carpet care products, degreasers, deodorants, chemical dispenser equipment, car/truck wash and detailing chemicals, and absorbents for commercial and industrial cleaning applications.
• Cleaning Supplies (Janitorial Hand Tools Product Line) Hand tools and implements for cleaning including bottles and pumps, brooms and dust pans, brushes, buckets and wringers, carriers/caddies/totes, carts, and dust cloths and dusters for commercial cleaning crews.
• Cleaning Equipment (Floor Care Equipment Product Line) Mechanical cleaning equipment such as burnishers, floor machines, extractors, dryers, and scrubbers (walk-behind, ride-on, and stand-on) for commercial floor care.
• Liners (Trash Bags Product Line) Waste disposal bags including high density and low density varieties in roll and individual formats, specialty liners, and municipal-grade heavy duty bags.
• Matting (Entrance and Specialty Mats Product Line) Floor matting solutions including entrance wiper/scraper mats and specialty matting for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Paper Products (Commercial Paper Goods Product Line) Disposable paper goods including tissues, toilet seat covers, paper towels, and paper dispensers for commercial restrooms and facilities.
• Receptacles and Trash Cans Product Line Waste and recycling receptacles including ash, recycle, sanitary napkin receptacles, trash cans, and wastebaskets for commercial facilities.
• Restroom Supplies Product Line Complete restroom maintenance products including hand dryers, mirrors, and urinals and accessories for commercial restroom facilities.
• Food Service Products Product Line Disposable foodservice items including beverage supplies, coffee, bags, bowls, dessert dishes, boxes, containers/carryout, cups and lids, cutlery, and film wrap for commercial food service operations.
• Safety Equipment Product Line Personal protective equipment and safety supplies including absorbents, eye protection, first aid kits, footwear, and gloves for workplace safety.
• Skin and Personal Care Products Product Line Personal hygiene products including sanitary napkins, tampons, soap dispensers, sanitizers, shampoo, and wipes for restrooms and personal care facilities.
• Spray Nine Heavy-Duty Cleaner, Degreaser & Disinfectant EPA-registered and NSF-approved C-1 rated water-based cleaner and degreaser developed for automotive, industrial, military and DIY markets; safer alternative to solvent-based degreasers and helps meet OSHA blood borne pathogen requirements.
• Rubbermaid BRUTE Round Bucket Heavy-duty thick-wall construction bucket with molded-in graduations for accurate measuring, spout for easy pouring, and corrosion-resistant bail with comfortable plastic grip; targeted at commercial facility professional use.
• Hillyard Arsenal Windo-Clean Glass Cleaner Concentrated glass cleaner for use on surfaces not damaged by water including glass, mirrors, CRT screens, TV screens, and office equipment; formulated for use with Arsenal Dispensing Systems.
• Windex Glass & More Multi-Surface Cleaner Streak-free NSF-certified cleaner for chrome, laminate, stainless steel, tile, and safety shields; resists buildup for up to 30 days.
• Noramco Heavy Duty Municipal Liner Heavy-duty trash bag made from environmentally friendly recycled resins, available in 7-gallon to 60-gallon sizes and 1.0 mil to 2.0 mil gauges; individually folded and packaged in white corrugated cartons.
• Livi VPG Select Jumbo 2 Ply Bath Tissue Premium jumbo-roll bath tissue made from virgin Rapidly Renewable Fiber (RRF) that meets USGBC LEED standards; positioned for upscale hospitality, healthcare, and class A office facilities.
• Hillyard Affinity Premium Foam Soap Green-Seal-certified premium foaming hand soap infused with moisturizers, designed for use with the Affinity Touch-Free dispensing system.
• Tomcat Floor Scrubbers Battery-powered walk-behind, ride-on, and stand-on floor scrubbers built with full steel frame construction and available with disk, cylindrical, and EDGE oscillating scrub heads; targeted at commercial floor cleaning durability and performance. Made in USA.
• Clarke Boost Floor Finish Removal System Chemical-free floor finish removal system using only water; removes floor finish without chemicals, saves up to 70% in solution, extends pad life by 40%, provides longer battery runtimes, and cuts labor time in half.
• Viper Floor Care Equipment Walk-behind orbital scrubbers and other floor care equipment for commercial cleaning applications, distributed as part of the Nilfisk family of brands.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Nilfisk (Advance, Clarke, Viper brands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmerald Island Supply is a distributor of the Nilfisk family of brands including Advance (floor care equipment), Clarke (commercial cleaning equipment), and Viper (floor scrubbers). The company features Nilfisk products prominently on their website and offers BOOST floor finish removal technology that removes floor finish without chemicals using only water.
• Tomcat (American Floor Scrubber and Sweeper Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner for floor scrubbing equipment. Tomcat builds battery powered walk behind, ride on, and stand on floor scrubbers known for unmatched durability, extreme durability, best value, and patented protection. Made in USA products.
• RubbermaidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor brand partner featured prominently in product catalog including BRUTE buckets, WaveBrake mopping systems, and various cleaning supplies.
• HillyardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor brand partner offering comprehensive cleaning chemicals, skin care products, floor care solutions, and dispensing equipment.
• GOJO (including PURELL)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHand hygiene and skin care product partner offering foam soaps, hand sanitizers, and related dispensers.
• 3MmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand partner for various cleaning and safety products.
• New York StatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company holds a New York State Contract, allowing them to supply products to government entities and organizations that procure through state contracts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Global leader in cleaning and sanitation chemicals, equipment, and services. Comparable in product category focus (JanSan chemicals, dispensers) but primarily a manufacturer/service provider rather than a regional distributor.
• Veritiv Corporation: National distributor of facility solutions including janitorial, packaging, and print. Directly comparable JanSan product portfolio and distribution motion, but with broader national reach and publicly traded scale.
• Grainger: Major US MRO and industrial supply distributor with a significant janitorial and cleaning equipment category. Comparable distribution motion (catalog + field sales) but at massive national scale and broader product breadth.
• BradyPLUS: Major US JanSan and foodservice distributor formed via the combination of Brady Industries and multiple regional distributors. Closely comparable business model (B2B JanSan distribution) but operates at national scale rather than regional.
• Imperial Dade: One of the largest US distributors of foodservice disposables and janitorial supplies, with national coverage built through regional acquisitions. Comparable product mix and B2B distribution model, but at substantially larger scale.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest US broadline foodservice distributor, offering disposable foodservice supplies alongside food products. Comparable for the foodservice-product portion of Emerald Island's catalog, though Sysco is far larger and food-focused.

Direct peers

• Swish: Regional JanSan distributor serving commercial customers with field sales and product catalogs across multiple US regions. Directly comparable size, customer base (commercial facilities), and field-sales-plus-catalog GTM.
• Cole Papers: Family-owned janitorial supply and paper distributor serving commercial accounts primarily in the Midwest. Closely comparable as an independent, multi-category JanSan distributor with similar field-sales-driven model.
• Northstar Chemical: Regional JanSan and specialty chemical distributor serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a regional B2B cleaning-chemical and supply distributor with similar multi-category product offering.

Regional players

• United Sales Associates: Independent janitorial supply distributor serving commercial customers in the Northeast US. Comparable regional JanSan distribution focus and field-sales-driven commercial customer model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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