About Emergency Preparedness Products
Back in 1980, two young brothers,
Gary and Peter Kalaydjian started Recon-1, a retail camping/outdoor store in
the quiet neighborhood of Tarzana, a suburb of L.A. It was founded on the
principles of hard work, honesty, quality and the notion that a person was only
as good as his or her word. These principles served the company well as it
flourished and are still a part of our company culture to this day.
A few years later the idea of wholesaling was suggested by the boy's father
Kevork Kalaydjian. Looking for a niche with the family's sewing background,
they began to manufacture knife sheathes and pouches. The idea of wholesaling
quickly became a reality and soon outgrew the retail operations.
After purchasing their first
building on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana, CA, they were looking for more
ventures. Then in 1994 came the Northridge Earthquake. Having to search for and
negotiate with many different suppliers for immediate product sparked the idea
of starting a wholesale, manufacturing/distributing operation that would bring
all preparedness supplies under one roof. Creating a "one-stop shop"
for any merchant in need of such supplies gave birth to Emergency Preparedness
Products, Inc.
No longer in retailing, E.P.P. has grown by leaps and bounds becoming a leading
manufacturer and importer of products for the outdoor recreation and safety
markets. Through a philosophy of product innovation and acquisition, E.P.P. had
undergone multiple expansions, recently relocating to a new state of the art
warehouse in Camarillo, CA.
In 2007, E.P.P. acquired Professional Cutlery Services, aka Pro-Cut. Also, a
family owned company with the same pure ethics we practice. Pro-Cut specializes
in wholesaling quality outdoor accessories. This addition to our family of
products compliments our overall selection.
Although E.P.P. and Pro-Cut products
can be found at retail giants, the company has kept its belief in a warm,
person touch and is proud of its reputation as "a good place to do
business".
Thanks Dad