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At Health Care Logistics® (HCL®), thinking differently is more than a mindset — it’s the foundation for the company’s success. Since its beginning in 1978, HCL® has embraced innovation, adaptability and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Purpose
While working for a major pharmaceutical company, HCL® Owner Gary Sharpe recognized the potential for a niche market in the medical supply industry. He discovered that transitioning hospitals to unit dose drug distribution and centralized IV production created opportunities for specialized packaging solutions.
When that company sold its U.S. operations, Sharpe seized the moment and launched his own business — operating from his central Ohio home. A spare bedroom served as an office and the garage doubled as a manufacturing plant and warehouse.
From those humble beginnings, HCL® has grown into a thriving enterprise with more than 13,000 active accounts. Today, the company occupies 417,000 square feet of meticulously maintained warehouse space and employs more than 350 dedicated professionals who prioritize exceptional customer service at every level of operations.
With an inventory that now includes more than 9,000 products, HCL® meets the diverse supply needs of hospitals, pharmacies, chain drug stores and pharmaceutical providers across all 50 states and in 30 countries.
Favored offerings include free samples, 15-day product evaluations, small order quantities and same-day shipping for in-stock items. If a customer wants a product that isn’t in the company’s inventory, HCL® will find it at no extra charge or manufacture a custom solution and ship it in as few as five business days.
When that company sold its U.S. operations, Sharpe seized the moment and launched his own business — operating from his central Ohio home. A spare bedroom served as an office and the garage doubled as a manufacturing plant and warehouse.
From those humble beginnings, HCL® has grown into a thriving enterprise with more than 13,000 active accounts. Today, the company occupies 417,000 square feet of meticulously maintained warehouse space and employs more than 350 dedicated professionals who prioritize exceptional customer service at every level of operations.
With an inventory that now includes more than 9,000 products, HCL® meets the diverse supply needs of hospitals, pharmacies, chain drug stores and pharmaceutical providers across all 50 states and in 30 countries.
Favored offerings include free samples, 15-day product evaluations, small order quantities and same-day shipping for in-stock items. If a customer wants a product that isn’t in the company’s inventory, HCL® will find it at no extra charge or manufacture a custom solution and ship it in as few as five business days.
Vision
Now led by the next generation of the Sharpe family, HCL® continues to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape while remaining focused on its core mission: fostering strong, lasting relationships with customers and employees alike.
“Our focus has always been on the customer … and on our people and taking care of them,” said Sharpe’s daughter, HCL® President Bethany Reid, together with her brother, HCL® President Kyle Sharpe. “And I credit that completely to our father for setting that up and then instilling that in us.”
“Our focus has always been on the customer … and on our people and taking care of them,” said Sharpe’s daughter, HCL® President Bethany Reid, together with her brother, HCL® President Kyle Sharpe. “And I credit that completely to our father for setting that up and then instilling that in us.”
Mission
HCL® is committed to helping customers solve problems, meet goals and provide a higher standard of patient care. This is the driving force behind the company’s success, and its strong employee workforce provides the power to make it possible.
Complete customer satisfaction is at the heart of HCL®’s operations. If a customer is not fully satisfied with their order, the company’s hassle-free return policy allows for the return of any product — except sterile items — at any time, for any reason.
HCL® is more than a supplier — it’s a trusted partner in healthcare, committed to excellence in service, innovation and community impact.
Complete customer satisfaction is at the heart of HCL®’s operations. If a customer is not fully satisfied with their order, the company’s hassle-free return policy allows for the return of any product — except sterile items — at any time, for any reason.
HCL® is more than a supplier — it’s a trusted partner in healthcare, committed to excellence in service, innovation and community impact.
Additional Culture Details
Expansion and Growth:
In 2025, HCL® laid the foundation for expansion and growth with its purchase of the former RCA building in Circleville, Ohio, just one-half mile from its world headquarters. Once renovations are complete in 2026, this 168,000 sq. ft. facility will provide space for HCL® Manufacturing to bring limitless design possibilities to life, allowing team members to innovate with new equipment and better serve more people in the years ahead.
Internship Program:
Also in 2025, HCL debuted its Business Exploration Internship Program. This summer series gives college students a chance to rotate through every department, gaining hands-on experience and discovering where their professional skills shine brightest.
Company Banquet:
HCL shows its gratitude to team members in various ways throughout the year, but its annual Employee Appreciation Banquet is when the company pulls out all the stops. This event celebrates the outstanding achievements of its employees, including anniversary milestones and career highlights.
Team Talent:
While employees share a dedication to providing unmatched customer service, their skills go well beyond the office. Their bonus talents, to name a few, include musician, DJ, culinary artist, party planner, painter and muralist, group exercise instructor, high school soccer coach and horseback riding instructor.
In 2025, HCL® laid the foundation for expansion and growth with its purchase of the former RCA building in Circleville, Ohio, just one-half mile from its world headquarters. Once renovations are complete in 2026, this 168,000 sq. ft. facility will provide space for HCL® Manufacturing to bring limitless design possibilities to life, allowing team members to innovate with new equipment and better serve more people in the years ahead.
Internship Program:
Also in 2025, HCL debuted its Business Exploration Internship Program. This summer series gives college students a chance to rotate through every department, gaining hands-on experience and discovering where their professional skills shine brightest.
Company Banquet:
HCL shows its gratitude to team members in various ways throughout the year, but its annual Employee Appreciation Banquet is when the company pulls out all the stops. This event celebrates the outstanding achievements of its employees, including anniversary milestones and career highlights.
Team Talent:
While employees share a dedication to providing unmatched customer service, their skills go well beyond the office. Their bonus talents, to name a few, include musician, DJ, culinary artist, party planner, painter and muralist, group exercise instructor, high school soccer coach and horseback riding instructor.
Values
- Community Support
- As a proud military-owned company, HCL is dedicated to supporting its employees, customers and the broader community. The company participates in initiatives that give back to civic organizations and local school programs, as well as food drives and toy drives that benefit those in need. HCL also sponsors 4-H clubs and athletic teams, sends care packages to its family of military personnel multiple times throughout the year and sponsors the Military Connections program at Dreams on Horseback, a non-profit organization in Blacklick, Ohio, enriching lives with horses.
Headquarters
Circleville, OH
Employees
348 US Employees
Industry
Vendor Serving Healthcare Industry
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