In late 2009, the ink and toner retailer InkStop filed for bankruptcy effectively closing all locations. After a few more rinse and repeats, Charlie needed to purchase in bulk and decided to go directly to InkStop’s headquarters and negotiated a deal to purchase some of their remaining inventory. Five years later, Charlie had continued to expand his business and decided to lease his first warehouse in Broadview Heights and, effectively, supplyhut was founded. Today, this mentality defines supplyhut and its employees and will continue to carry it forward for years to come.