About Midwest Single Source

Since our start in 1976, Midwest Single Source has been a single source for all of you business needs. Midwest Single Source allows our customer the ability to consolidate business purchasing needs into one location, allowing customers to maximize their business spending. Today we are well known for next-day delivery of office supplies, and the ability to provide over one million promotional products. We also provide apparel, mailroom solutions, furniture, printing, and expert services. Midwest Single Source has most recently expanded their corporate apparel division with the addition of embroidery and screen printing equipment. We are headquartered in Wichita with locations in Topeka and Hutchinson, Kansas.

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History

1976 | John H. Osborne Founds Forms Management

Only four hours into a new job, John H. Osborne was inspired to become his own boss and start a company that took care of all of a businesses needs in one place. That is when Forms Management was created. After gaining a few clients it was clear that his entrepreneurial spirt and passion for customer service would be the foundation for his new company for years to come

1987 | Topeka Branch Opens

1988 | Beal Office Supplies was Purchased

1990 | Moved Into Current Building

After the purchase of Beal Office Supplies in 1988, Forms Management purchased Goldsmith's Office Supplies and moved into the building that we still call home today.

1992 | Forms Management Began Going By Single Source

1999 | Digital Print Center Began

Single Source purchased a printer and inserter. The Digital Print Center took the place of the previous retail portion of the office.

2009 | New logo & Mascot 

The Logo we recognize today was created by the Greteman Group. It was originally seen as a diamond shape and featured the tag line "Moving Business Forward"

 

 

Midwest Single Source's "Running Man" was Debuted in the November 2009 issue of Print Solutions.

 

 

2017 | New Printing and Apparel Machines are Purchased | "Running Man" was renamed to Max

UV coater, business card cutter, and TNF decorator were purchased to improve Midwest Single Source's Digital Print Center. Embroidery machine was purchased to begin internal apparel production

2023 | Midwest Single Source and Roberts Hutch-Line announce merger

Midwest Single Source (MSS) and Roberts Hutch-Line on Monday jointly announced a merger that will create the largest locally owned, independent office product business in the State of Kansas. (May 23, 2023)

2024 | John H. Osborne Passes Away after a years long battle against MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) a rare form of Parkinson’s disease. 

2025 | Leadership Updates 

Renée Osborne, Owner
Angela Williams, Chief Financial Officer
Mike Pappas, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing
Michelle Ware, Vice-President of Operations
Walt Smith, Consultant 

And in July 2026 

Betty Johnson, Director of Customer Service and Sales Training

2026 | August 13, 2026 - Midwest Single Source Celebrates 50 Years in Business

We spend a few hours in the hot sun celebrating our 50th Anniversary with members of the Midwest Single Source team, the Wichita Chamber that gave us an award, had amazing food, and wonderful turnout from the city.

We'd like to share our appreciation to The Flying Stove, Funky Monkey Munchies, Shaken or Stirred Bartending, Patz Music, Splurge316, the Wichita Chamber, the WIBA, Action Tents, and United Rentals, as well as all the staff at Midwest Single Source who stepped up to make the event run smoothly. We had an amazing day and hope to have another successful 50+ years!