Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Otto has been in business since 1934.
What is your primary product or service?
Otto primarily produces plastic containers for residential and commercial waste services, however we also have an extensive array of soup-to-nuts custom and contract molding services serving automotive, consumer goods, household appliances, and many more unique industries.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The Otto family holds it entrepreneurial roots in Germany, expanding into waste collection and waste container manufacturing. From there the company expanded throughout Europe and then to the Americas and Asia.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Otto specializes in injection molding, rather than rotational molding, which provides accuracy in our manufacturing practices as well as larger volumes to satisfy customer requirements. We employ the highest caliber of engineering and quality personnel to ensure our products are produced efficiently and effectively.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Otto has two U.S. manufacturing faculties to support east and west coast operations.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, major credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Otto serves the globe with high-quality waste containers for residential and commercial collection.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Vice President of Operations, Kenn Budlong
What are your hours of operation?
8-5pm Monday - Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We love our Otto cart!