Dealers Mark Major Anniversaries

Two dealers are celebrating notable anniversaries in the E&S business this year.

Gold Star Products, a full-service restaurant supplier in Oak Park, Mich., is celebrating its 90^th anniversary. Gold Star has been family-owned since its founding in 1923. The company reported 2012 sales of $$12 million.

Buffalo Hotel Supply is marking its 75th year as a family-owned business. The third generation of the Bedard family operates three locations with cash-and-carry stores and display showrooms in Albany, Amherst and Rochester, N.Y. Buffalo ranked 28^th on FER’s 2012 listing of Top Dealers, with verified sales of $25.8 million.