HOLLAND, OH (Jan. 2010) SELCO Industries, a
leading manufacturer of office filing products under the SJ Paper Brand was
recently recognized as one of America’s 500 top diversity companies based on
annual gross revenues and business profile by DiversityBusiness.com, the
nation's leading multicultural business-to-business Internet portal. Selco
Industries, Inc was the only office filing products manufacturer included on
this elite listing, and was a repeat honoree of this esteem annual award.
Over 650,000 businesses in the United States had
the opportunity to participate in the 10th annual awards hosted by
DiversityBusiness.com. The “Top 500 Diversity Owners List” is the most
comprehensive look at the most important segment of the United States’ economy –
America’s privately held companies.
"It's an honor to be recognized for our
commitment to our customers and our contributions to our economy," said Ruby
Hill, CEO for Selco Industries, Inc. "Our focus is not only to assist our
customers with their diversity purchasing goals, but also to contribute to the
economic prosperity of our employees and our communities."
"Selco has a proven track record of providing
quality products, outstanding performance/service, and best value to its
customers,” said Lewis Scott, president
Of Simon Marketing & Sales, Inc. "Because of the
company’s solid performance and sound financial track record Selco, has
consistently partnered and supported other multicultural business enterprises.”
In addition, the SJ Paper brand of products is the longest tenured line of
diversity products in the OfficeMax, Inc. catalog, for over 15 years.
According to Seldon Hill, president of Selco,
“the company’s filing product sales have remained strong throughout the year. A
similar growth pattern is expected for 2010 due to improvements in its
manufacturing processes and raw material sourcing of its Red Rope product line.
In addition, the SJ Paper brand will be introducing three newly designed
products lines - Fusion, Element, and Plush to its portfolio of office filing
products.”
As apart of its on-going community outreach,
Selco Industries, Inc continued its annual scholarship award to inner city
students in 2009, and its 2010 contributions to charitable organizations,
including the City of Hope and the American Red Cross - most recently the Haiti
Relief Fund.
DiversityBusiness.com will honor its award
recipients at its 10th Annual National Business Awards Ceremony and Conference
at Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center in Washington, DC, on April 27
– 29, 2010. Ruby Hill, CEO of Selco, will accept the award. The complete “Top
500 Diversity Business Owners” list can be viewed at
http://www.diversitybusiness.com.
About DiversityBusiness.com
DiversityBusiness.com is the nation's primary resource portal for small
businesses and large organizational buyers (i.e., Fortune 1000 Companies,
Government Agencies and College/Universities).
DiversityBusiness.com is produced and sponsored by Computer Consulting
Associates International Inc. (www.CCAii.com)
of Southport, Connecticut. CCAii is one of the leading diversity-owned
Information Technology Professional Services firms in the country.
About Selco Industries, Inc.
Selco Industries, Inc manufactures a wide variety of office filing products
under the SJ Paper brand name. The company is headquartered in Holland, OH, with
manufacturing facilities in Garfield, NJ. In 1997 the name of the company
changed to Selco Industries, Inc., and Ruby Hill became its majority owner and
Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Prior to 1997, the company operated under the
name S&J Paper Converting. The company’s manufacturing experience dates back
over 25 years, to 1984. Selco Industries is a multicultural employer, with
Seldon Hill serving as president of the company. Selco Industries is the only
woman / minority-owned filing manufacturing company in the United States.
Selco’s office filing products are eco-friendly
with superior quality. The filing product line include items such as
classification folders, custom folders & guides, jackets, expanding files &
wallets, pull drawer storage files, and index cards just to name a few. Selco
Industries, Inc is committed to providing its customers with outstanding
customer service and quality products at competitive prices.