Robinson Supply, Fall River, Mass., a wholesaler with six locations, is celebrating 50 years of service to the New England area in 2004. The company was founded in 1954 by Rudy Robinson, father of current President Russell B. Robinson.
At first the company operated in the basement and garage of the family's home, with help from Rudy's wife, Dot, and from son Russell during school vacations. In 1956 the company was moved into a 14,000-sq.-ft. facility in Fall River, which remained its headquarters until May 1984.