SALISBURY — Frank Carmazzi has always been proud that his is a veteran-owned business, but this year, he and his employees went a step further and added an American flag out in front of the business to greet visitors and workers alike and remind them of the company’s core values.
Carmazzi, the owner of Industrial Supply Solutions, Inc., today operates 21 shops across 15 states, and the company headquarters are on Julian Road in Salisbury. The company is based on providing “quality products at a competitive price,” and is now the combination of two formerly separate businesses, both founded in 1946 — Persingers Inc. and Piedmont Mill Supply Co. The company provides a wide range of industrial supplies and safety products.
Carmazzi served in the Army from 1970-73, and his service, and his commitment to family values throughout his lifetime, have driven his business approach and his approach to who he hires…