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Imperial Dade recently announced the acquisition of Advance Shipping Supplies, Inc. The transaction represents the 75th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Founded in 1985, Advance has a 38-year operating history as a leading distributor of industrial supplies, packaging materials, and janitorial products. Led by its founder, Dave Waite, Advance remains a key supplier in the Ontario market providing mission critical products to its end customers. The Company focuses on customer service and is optimally located to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. "I enthusiastically welcome the Advance family to Imperial Dade. Advance has a loyal customer base and a laser focused commitment to providing an unparalleled customer experience, making the business a great addition to our growing North American platform," said Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade. "Partnering with Advance is yet another step in our mission to be the leading national specialty distributor of industrial, foodservice and janitorial products. Imperial Dade looks forward to building upon our already established success and continuing to find ways to better serve our customers and vendor partners," said Stephane Lapointe, President of Imperial Dade Canada.
Imperial Dade recently announced it has appointed Terry Owen to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Owen will draw on his deep operations experience to further strengthen Imperial Dade's ability to deliver industry-leading customer service. "Given Imperial Dade’s tremendous growth, it is the right time to bring a world-class operations leader on board to drive the execution of our business strategy and goals," said Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade. "We are thrilled to have Terry join our leadership team, as he will play a pivotal role in helping us further differentiate ourselves in the market through strategic investments aimed at improving the customer experience. We believe his decades of expertise in global distribution, including e-commerce, will be an immediate value-add for our customers, and he’ll be a great partner as we continue to grow and lead our industry." Mr. Owen brings over 20 years of distinguished leadership in distribution to Imperial Dade. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST), a leading distributor of industrial and construction supplies. In this role, he oversaw more than 6,500 employees across the globe supporting supply chain, sourcing, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, and e-commerce activities.
Imperial Dade today announced the acquisition of The Janton Company and G&L Supply (together "Janton" or the "Company"). The transaction represents the 74th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Owned and operated by the Logan family, Janton is a premier distributor of janitorial products throughout Ohio. The Company commands an exceptional reputation in the market and operates with the same hyper focus on customer service as it had when it was founded. By leveraging Imperial Dade's market leading platform, Janton's customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions. "We are delighted to welcome the Janton team to the Imperial Dade family," said Robert Tillis. "Imperial Dade looks forward to building upon their already established success and continuing to find ways to better serve our customers and vendor partners," said Jason Tillis. "The Janton family is excited to join a platform that is aligned with us in our approach to customer service. Imperial Dade's breadth of products and services make them the perfect partner," said Dave Logan, President of The Janton Company.
Imperial Dade today announced the acquisition of Eugene Allard Produits d’Emballage et d’Entretien. The transaction represents the 73rd acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Founded in 1933, Eugene Allard Produits d’Emballage et d’Entretien has a 90-year operating history as a leading distributor of paper goods, packaging materials, and other safety and janitorial products. Led by its 3rd generation, Eugene Allard Produits d’Emballage et d’Entretien remains an integral part of the Quebec market providing mission critical products to its end customers. The Company focuses on customer service and its three locations in Quebec ensure timely and accurate deliveries. By leveraging Imperial Dade Canada’s market leading platform, Eugene Allard Produits d’Emballage et d’Entretien customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions. "Eugene Allard Produits d’Emballage et d’Entretien has a long history of outstanding customer service and core values that align with Imperial Dade. I would like to enthusiastically welcome everyone to the Imperial Dade family," said Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade.
Imperial Dade today announced the acquisition of Ralik. The transaction represents the 72nd acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Founded in 1997, Ralik has a 26-year operating history as a leading distributor of paper goods, packaging materials, and other safety and janitorial products. The management team consisting of three entrepreneurial brothers Ali, Hamdi and Shoukri Mustafa, have promoted a customer centric culture that is evident in the strong relationships and growth over the years. By leveraging Imperial Dade Canada’s market leading platform, Ralik customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions. "I enthusiastically welcome Ralik to Imperial Dade. Ralik has a loyal customer base and a laser focused commitment to providing an unparalleled customer experience, making the business a great addition to our growing North American platform," said Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade. "Ralik’s commitment to their customers and partners, along with their family first culture, makes the business a great addition to our platform," said Stephane Lapointe, President of Imperial Dade Canada. “Imperial Dade is a market leader with a strong culture and differentiated service quality, and we are excited to join their family," said Ali Mustafa, CEO of Ralik.
Imperial Dade today announced the acquisition of Prime Paper & Packaging. The transaction represents the 71st acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO, respectively. Owned and operated by the Farah family, Prime is a premier distributor of food service, industrial and janitorial products throughout Southern California. The Company commands an exceptional reputation in the market and operates with the same hyper focus on customer service as it had when it was founded. By leveraging Imperial Dade’s market leading platform, Prime’s customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions. “Prime Paper & Packaging is a great strategic fit with Imperial Dade. Their relentless focus on customer service aligns well with Imperial Dade,” said Robert Tillis. “I would like to enthusiastically welcome the Prime family into Imperial Dade. We are excited to partner with the Farah family and Prime’s outstanding employees,” said Jason Tillis. “The Prime family is humbled to become part of Imperial Dade, the leading distribution platform across North America. We share the same core values and focus on our employees and customers, and could think of no better fit,” said Fred Farah, president of Prime Paper & Packaging.
Imperial Dade today announced the acquisition of Supreme Paper Supplies. The transaction represents the 70th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO, respectively. Founded by the Kelly family in 1985, and now owned by the North River Group, Supreme is a premier distributor of foodservice and janitorial products throughout the greater Pensacola market. The Company commands an exceptional reputation in the market and operates with the same hyper focus on customer service as it had when it was founded. By leveraging Imperial Dade’s market leading platform, Supreme’s customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions. “We are fortunate to be able to partner with the exceptional team at Supreme. We are excited to begin our partnership in this next stage of growth and offer new and existing customers in the greater Pensacola region the same customer service and attention," said Robert Tillis. "We are thrilled to have Ray and Mark continue to drive growth in the region, the whole team at Supreme is a great addition to our national platform at Imperial Dade,” said Jason Tillis. "Joining the Imperial Dade family will add the resources and support necessary to take Supreme to the next level. We’re excited to imagine new possibilities as part of the Imperial Dade brand," said Ray Millet, president of Supreme Paper Supplies.
Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, is proud to announce the opening of its new approximately 105,000-square-foot warehouse in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The opening of this state-of-the-art facility is part of Imperial Dade's broader North American expansion plan that spans from coast to coast. The new warehouse, located at 5200 South Freeway in Fort Worth, Texas, provides easy access to major highways and transportation hubs, facilitating seamless distribution across the North Texas region. "Providing unparalleled customer service is what distinguishes Imperial Dade from our competitors, and we are excited to bring our value-added expertise and expansive product catalog to the Dallas/Fort Worth area," said Western Region President Glenn Ziegler. "By investing in the growth of our business and expanding our footprint with this new warehouse, we are able to better service existing and new customers in North Texas." The new Dallas/Fort Worth warehouse is the 12th Texas location for Imperial Dade, which has locations in Austin
Imperial Dade Opens New Logistics Hub in the St. Louis Area Imperial Dade, a leading independently owned and operated distributor of food service packaging and janitorial supplies, opened a new state-of-the-art logistics hub in Hazelwood, MO. This facility brings over 400,000 square feet of warehouse space with 40-foot clear height ceilings into the fold. This gives us the opportunity to consolidate six existing locations into one efficient building, providing an unmatched ability to service customers, lower costs, and future-proof growth. Imperial Dade is also on track to add over 200,000 square feet next year in the Kansas City, firmly planting a flag in these two developing metropolitan areas to better serve customers in the Midwest.
Imperial Dade opened a new state-of-the-art logistics hub in Baldwin County. The facility includes a 221,000 square-foot warehouse and office space on 29 acres located in Loxley and will support the company's expanding customer base and continued growth along the Gulf Coast. Imperial Dade's new facility brings more than $20 million in total investment to Baldwin County, with plans to create 55 additional jobs.
