A-1 PRODUCTS

In 1961, Charles F. Atwater Sr. and his wife, Lillian, decided to take a chance and start selling buttons and other sewing supplies to Laundries and Dry Cleaners. They operated out of their home on the south side of Birmingham, AL. Charles drove around the city selling while Lillian worked as a nurse in a local hospital. After their success, they bought a small warehouse on the west side. Soon they expanded the operation to sell hangers and chemicals, and they began expanding their footprint in the state as well... By the 1970's, A-1 Products Inc. had become a full line distributor to the laundry and dry cleaning industry representing most of the well known manufacturers throughout the country. Also, during this time, Charles F. Atwater Jr. and his wife, Sandy began working in the operation.

Also known as: A-1 Products Inc.

Primary location: Birmingham United States