Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Imperial Dade from Audax Private Equity

Advent International Acquires Significant Stake in Imperial Dade from Bain Capital

May 2, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in Imperial Dade, the leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, from Bain Capital Private Equity. Bain Capital will retain board governance and remain a significant investor alongside the Tillis family and Audax, while Imperial Dade will continue to be led by Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis; financial terms were not disclosed.

Imperial Dade Acquires Boudreault Packaging Ltd

October 3, 2022

Transportation

Imperial Dade has acquired Boudreault Packaging Ltd, a Gatineau-based distributor of janitorial, sanitation and foodservice packaging products. Financial terms were not disclosed; Imperial Dade said the deal expands its Canadian presence and will preserve Boudreault's customer-focused culture and team.

Imperial Dade Acquires Regional Distributors, Inc.

June 3, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade, a North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has acquired Regional Distributors, Inc., a Rochester, New York-based distributor founded by David and Tracy Scalen in 1994. The deal, Imperial Dade’s 88th acquisition, expands the company’s presence across upstate New York; financial terms were not disclosed.

Imperial Dade Acquires Excell Direct

July 26, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade has acquired Excell Direct, a regional distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial products in Arizona, to expand its presence in the state. Financial terms were not disclosed; founders Stewart and Crystal Leary and the Excell team will join Imperial Dade to leverage its larger distribution platform and product offering.

Imperial Dade Acquires Eugene Allard Produits d'Emballage et d'Entretien

September 29, 2023

Packaging

Imperial Dade has acquired Eugene Allard Produits d'Emballage et d'Entretien, a Quebec-based distributor of paper goods, packaging materials and janitorial products. The acquisition expands Imperial Dade's Canadian footprint and adds scale in Quebec; financial terms were not disclosed.

Imperial Dade Acquires Russell Hall Company

June 6, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade has acquired Russell Hall Company, a long-standing Meriden, Connecticut distributor of paper, janitorial supplies and foodservice packaging. The deal expands Imperial Dade's presence and product offering in the Connecticut market; financial terms were not disclosed.