David Queller and Co. has evolved over three generations. The company was founded by Harry Queller, David's father, after he arrived in New York City as an immigrant in 1905. Harry sold hardware from a storefront in downtown Manhattan.

David Queller studied mechanical engineering and, upon returning from naval service after WWII, had the vision to shift the focus of his father's retail business from hardware to industrial cutting and precision tools.

After a number of expansions, David started to develop a "wholesale only" business. He set out to establish relationships with well known American brand manufacturers who needed a warehouse in New York that would stock their products and service only distributors. This business model allowed distributors the assurance of knowing that David Queller & Co. was strictly wholesale and could, therefore, be trusted to make direct shipments to their customers when necessary.

David sought quality lines and filled his warehouse with inventory. Now, with one phone call, distributors could get both popular and hard-to-find items from many manufacturers delivered promptly.

David Queller backed up this plan with a knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. The business thrived. In 1981, David Queller & Co. outgrew its warehouse in New York and moved to its current location, a modern 32,000 square foot facility on two acres in Kenilworth, New Jersey.

Howard Queller, David's son, joined the company at this time and has been the driving force moving the company forward into the 21st century through marketing, technology and the internet. David Queller has retired and proudly passed the baton to his son. Howard Queller and his staff will continue to provide distributors with quality products and service for many years to come.