For more than 20 years, Rogers Uniforms stocked maroon and sky blue scrubs for health care workers, hats and aprons for restaurants employees and even items for law enforcement officials.

But about a year ago, Jody Rogers made some changes to what he and his mother, Margie Rogers, carry in their family business. 

Rogers was approached by a company working in the Williamsport gas industry that sought special, fire-retardant gloves. Rogers ordered one of each size, ranging from small to XXL. The company bought all of the gloves ordered.

“OK, I get the hint here,” said Rogers as he looks back on the experience. The next time, Rogers ordered two pairs of each size. Again, the compnay’s official bought all of the gloves.

He began to purchase 20 of each size.

“How do I stock my store? That’s how,” Rogers said.

Rogers is now stocking a wide range of fire-retardant items — hats, shoes, shirts, pants, coveralls, raincoats — for the people working in the booming gas and oil industry in the Williamsport area. He also is stocking reflective vests, safety hats, safety glasses, ear protection and work boots.

To read the full article, click here.