D-Biz: Allied Eagle builds, cleans, maintains Detroit, and now Toledo

Since its founding in 1948, lots of things have changed for Allied Eagle Supply Co.: its location, its scope and its size. But its core business, janitorial supplies, remains key to its continued growth.

Antonino Scappaticci, Jr.'s father bought the business in the 1970's and, slowly but surely, branched it out from only distributing cleaning supplies. It now offers janitorial services, heating and cooling services, construction and building maintenance. "Incrementally over time, we've grown all the divisions," says Scappaticci.

In 2004, the company moved from its Midtown location to a 42,000 square-foot facility in Corktown, on Rosa Parks at Howard. From a half-dozen employees, Allied has grown to employ 150.

Some notable local companies that Allied works with include MGM Grand (window cleaning), Stroh River Place (mechanical systems), Greater Corktown Development Corp. (North Corktown infill housing phase one), Channel 4 (janitorial services) and Motor City Casino (janitorial supplies).

The public is invited to shop at their showroom, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and stocks a full-line of cleaning and maintenance supplies.

Source: Antonino Scappaticci, Jr., Allied Eagle
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh

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