Cost Saving Solutions
Stinson’s knows that cost is always an important factor for you. We’re a member of ISG Purchasing Association, a national buying group that allows us to compete with the largest office suppliers and provide the lowest possible prices to our customers.
Every company has different products that are most important to their business. That’s why we provide customized pricing on your key items for additional savings to your bottom line. Stinson’s also offers a wide variety of alternative private label brands for even greater savings. From custom pricing to making sure you’re getting the best product for the job…Stinson’s is here to provide cost-effective solutions for your business.
E-Commerce Services
Stinson’s Online offers a full-featured e-commerce ordering system that is simple to use, making purchasing efficient and cost-effective. Some of the features include:
- Browse our entire inventory offering
- View contracted items
- Create lists with your favorite items
- See web specials and rebate offers
- Look up and review past purchases
- Receive email acknowledgment of your orders
- Order approval management capabilities
- Budgeting tools
For more information about Stinson’s Online or to schedule a live demonstration, please contact us.
Fast and Free Delivery
When you place an order, you expect it to be delivered quickly, accurately, and completely. That’s what we do! Next-day free delivery is standard on your supply orders, with no minimum.
All deliveries in the greater San Joaquin Valley area come out of our 52,000 square foot fully-stocked distribution center in Bakersfield. Stinson’s drivers in Stinson’s trucks don’t just drop your supplies off. They take the time to place the product exactly where you want it . . . it’s just what we do.
Do you have satellite locations in other parts of the state or country? Not a problem. We deliver nationwide at no charge from one of our 75 affiliated U. S. distribution centers.
Same-day delivery and pickup is also available for all items stocked in our Bakersfield distribution center.
Supporting Our Community
We believe in supporting and giving back to our community. Stinson’s has been a family-owned, locally-operated business in Kern County for over 70 years. Community involvement and support is a natural part of who we are and what we do. Here are just a few of the organizations we support:
Service Since 1947
Ben Stinson, Sr. made Bakersfield his home in 1916 and started Stinson’s Grocery Co. Following in his father’s entrepreneurial footsteps, Ben Jr. opened Stinson Stationers in 1947. The new business quickly became a local solution for office products in Kern County. Early on Ben Jr. recognized the importance of delivery—delivering orders on his lunch break and on his way home from work. In less than five years, Stinson’s outgrew their original space and moved to a new location that included a warehouse and delivery facility. Soon after, Ben Sr. decided to join his son in the office supply business.
In 1981, Ben III took over as president at a time when the industry and market began dramatic changes. He was soon joined in 1983 by his brother-in-law, Russ Haley, as Vice President. Together they continue to run the business today, which includes a 52,000 square foot distribution facility and newly remodeled 13,000 square foot furniture showroom.
Stinson’s has survived the introduction of many national competitors and thrives in the extremely competitive office supply industry in the San Joaquin Valley. We adapt to changes based on market demand, and now more than 70% of our business comes from online sales. Today, our business has expanded past basic office supplies to include janitorial, safety, and green solutions. We have even come full circle carrying grocery items for your breakroom. No matter the changes our industry endures, you—the customer—will always come first for Stinson’s.
