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Article: The multifaceted organization: some companies develop the strength to grow in many directions at once. (Hose & Accessories).(Intermountain Industrial Supply)
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- October 1, 2002
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Joe Thompson's SUV and office reflect the multitasking nature of Portland, Ore.-based Intermountain Industrial Supply. He has too many projects to fit on his desk, so some have taken up an unused corner of his office. Since there are not enough hours during the workday, some projects follow him home.
Do not mistake this for a clutter, however. It is a benchmark of the high energy level Thompson brings to his work. These neat stacks of papers are eventually acted upon, and there is continual progress to complete new projects. As that happens, the business grows and innovates, as it has since it was founded in 1980 in a converted carport.
Thompson started ...