About Us

A FAMILY COMPANY FOR THREE GENERATIONS SINCE 1932

Economy Paper and Restaurant Supply Co.; founded in 1932 by the Konzelman Family, began its operations at 409 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The business encompassed several buildings on Main Street. The second-generation experienced substantial growth and in 1969, the business relocated to Clifton, New Jersey where it remains head quartered to this day.

Through three generations, Economy has been serving a wide range of food service establishments within the Tri-state area and abroad. Economy is a multi-faceted organization who prides itself on serving the needs of the whole customer. Our menu of products and services is extensive:

  • We are dealer / distributors for all major brands of food service equipment and supplies. We are a full-service dealer.
  • Our facility is stocked with paper products, eco-friendly disposables, cookware, table service items, glassware, furniture, janitorial supplies, commercial espresso machines, coffee, soft serve gelato equipment and ingredients to supply all your needs.
  • Our team provides custom fabrication, ventilation packages and contract furniture.
  • Economy has a very knowledgeable and capable in-house design staff with many years of fabrication and field experience. Our design department produces drawings, specifications and project estimates for both kitchen and dining areas, whether it is new construction or renovation of an existing facility.

Economy’s reputation is one of service and we pride ourselves on delivering a creative, custom approach that sets our customers’ apart from their competition.
We owe our success to our valued customers, hard-working employees, and our understanding families. With their support, we continue to deliver a high level of service needed in this ever-changing industry.

The Konzelman Family