Built on Service. Driven by People. Trusted for Generations.

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Kelsan has spent more than 75 years helping facilities across the Southeast stay clean, safe, and running smoothly.

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Trusted Janitorial & Facility Supply Partner

We don’t just distribute products.

What began as a local janitorial supply company has grown into one of the region’s most trusted partners for facility supplies, equipment, and service—without ever losing the personal touch that started it all.

We show up, follow through, and take responsibility for the results.

A Legacy of Local Commitment

Kelsan was founded in 1950 by Till Keller as one of East Tennessee’s first true janitorial and sanitary supply distributors. From day one, the mission was simple: provide dependable products, honest guidance, and service people could count on.

That commitment has guided every stage of our growth. In 1999, Kelsan expanded its capabilities by adding packaging supplies through the acquisition of Industrial Paper and Packaging Corp., allowing us to support customers with both cleaning and operational needs under one roof.

Today, Kelsan remains proudly rooted in Knoxville while serving customers throughout the Southeast with the same values we were founded on—integrity, reliability, and relationships that last.

Everything Your Facility Needs—Working Together

Kelsan offers one of the most comprehensive facility solutions portfolios in the region, bringing supplies, equipment, and service together for real operational efficiency.

Our offerings include:

Janitorial and Facility Supplies
Floor Care Chemicals, Tools, and Textiles
Paper Products, Dispensers, and Can Liners
Foodservice and Breakroom Essentials
PPE and Safety Supplies
Packaging and Shipping Materials
Commercial Floor Cleaning Equipment
Certified Equipment Service and Preventative Maintenance

We also operate our own paper and foam/bubble converting facility, allowing us to create customer-specific packaging solutions with fast turnaround times—so you get exactly what you need, when you need it.

Local Teams. Proven Results.

Kelsan’s strength isn’t just what we sell—it’s how we support it.

Our award-winning equipment service department provides both in-shop and on-site preventative maintenance and repair, staffed by factory-trained technicians who know your machines and your facility. As an authorized distributor and service provider for leading brands like Tennant, we help customers protect their investments and reduce downtime through proactive, dependable care.

From equipment demos and operator training to long-term maintenance programs, we stand behind every recommendation we make.

Regional Reach. National Strength.

With more than 50 sales representatives and regional offices in Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Charlotte, Kelsan delivers responsive local support across the Southeast. At the same time, our ownership in Network Services—a national buying and marketing group of the country’s leading distributors—gives our customers access to national pricing power and consistent solutions across multiple locations.

It’s the best of both worlds:

National Power, Local Love.

Built for Every Type of Facility

From high-traffic hospitals and school systems to industrial plants and local businesses, Kelsan adapts to the unique rhythm of your environment. Whether you manage a single site or a complex, multi-state operation, we fit the way your team works—not the other way around.