Imperial Dade Acquires Insight Distributing, Inc.

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.

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 Triple F Distributing to Enter Hawaii

July 5, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade, a Jersey City–based distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has acquired Triple F Distributing, the market-leading Hawaii distributor of foodservice packaging, janitorial supplies and sustainable packaging. The transaction — Imperial Dade's 65th acquisition — expands the buyer's geographic footprint into the Hawaiian Islands; financial terms were not disclosed and Triple F's management will remain in place.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Imperial Dade from Audax Private Equity

June 1, 2019

Logistics & Distribution

Bain Capital Private Equity has completed the acquisition of Imperial Dade, a leading U.S. distributor of disposable foodservice and janitorial supplies, from Audax Private Equity. Imperial Dade's management (the Tillis family) and Audax will remain meaningful investors as Bain partners with management to accelerate the company's buy-and-build strategy and national expansion.

Imperial Dade Acquires Allied Eagle Supply

May 2, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has acquired Allied Eagle Supply, a Detroit-based distributor of janitorial and hygiene products. The acquisition expands Imperial Dade's density in the Midwest (Michigan and Northern Ohio) and is part of Imperial Dade's ongoing roll-up strategy.

Imperial Dade Acquires Apache Group

August 1, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has acquired Apache Group, a regional foodservice packaging distributor based in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Financial terms were not disclosed; Imperial Dade said the deal will expand its presence and capabilities across Minnesota, Wisconsin and the broader Midwest.