Certco's original name was "Central Wisconsin Cooperative Food Stores". We began in 1930 when five retailers in the Madison area joined together to get lower prices through combined purchasing. In 1942 we established a warehouse. Using a downtown garage as our distribution center, we began our venture. In 1956, the company name was changed to "Certified Grocer's CO-OP". In 1962, the distribution center was moved to its current location where in 1975, the name was changed to "Certco, Inc." Today, Certco, Inc. services over 200 stores throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa. We have added on to our main distribution center numerous times, installed a HBC/GM and Specialty Foods facility and a brand new Freezer facility. Certco currently has just under 1 million sq. ft. of distribution center with room to grow. We currently distribute over 57,000 items for today's independent grocery retailer.