David Sikes, owner of sikes paper in Atlanta, sees the downturn in the economy as a regionalized problem. His growth in the Atlanta area is "well up, without a recession in the South, for our products," he says, which include janitorial, safety and maintenance products. Their major customers are office buildings and healthcare facilities, including hospitals. Sikes has added services to boost sales and customer loyalty. Manufacturers and distributors of janitorial products are collaborating on safety and training to help customers learn about cleaners and other chemicals.
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