It was November 1964 when John Glen began selling carbons and ribbons, as a self employed agent, in association with a company in Glasgow known as Desco Carbon & Ribbon Co.  They bought in goods from manufacturers and delivered and invoiced to clients obtained by John.  In 1987 John (and sons Roy and James who had joined him the year before) opened a new business independently with an office and warehouse on Faverdale Indusrial Estate Darlington. Over the next few years Michael also joined the company.

 

Previous to having the warehouse, all selling was done by John canvassing from office to office in all the towns of Northern England. His wife Pauline, a partner in the business, handled phone calls in the family home. Soon after, Roy joined John in outgoing sales. When the Glen's obtained the office premises, things advanced as we became stationers and bought direct from manufaturers ourselves. At this point, James joined the sales force and Michael managed things in the office. Having an office base and being computerised we were able to increase our business and modernise sales methods. Eventually, all family members became partners. In 2006 John and Pauline retired from the business and it became a limited company.

 

Now in 2015, Glen Office Supplies are constantly looking at ways to improve our services and relationships with our customers.