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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 Advance Shipping Supplies

November 1, 2023

Industrial Services

Imperial Dade has acquired Advance Shipping Supplies, a 38-year-old Ontario-based distributor of industrial supplies, packaging materials and janitorial products. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal expands Imperial Dade Canada's scale and product offering in the Ontario market and brings Advance's customer base onto Imperial Dade's national distribution platform.

Imperial Dade Acquires Atlantis Packaging

July 7, 2023

Packaging

Imperial Dade has acquired Atlantis Packaging, a family-owned distributor of industrial and packaging products based in Chino, California. The acquisition expands Imperial Dade's scale and presence in Southern California and broadens its product offering to Atlantis customers across North America; financial terms were not disclosed.

Imperial Dade Acquires City Maintenance Supply

July 24, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade has acquired City Maintenance Supply, a South Florida distributor of janitorial and industrial products with locations in Pompano Beach and Ft. Myers. The deal expands Imperial Dade's distribution density in Florida; financial terms were not disclosed and the company was owned and operated by Chuck Neeld prior to the transaction.

Imperial Dade Acquires Palm Paper Supply

August 5, 2022

Packaging

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, has acquired Palm Paper Supply, a regional distributor serving the greater Tampa, Florida area. The acquisition (financial terms not disclosed) expands Imperial Dade's footprint and scale in Florida while preserving Palm Paper's local leadership and customer-facing team.