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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.

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 Prime Paper & Packaging

September 5, 2023

Packaging

Imperial Dade has acquired Prime Paper & Packaging, a family-owned distributor of foodservice, industrial and janitorial products based in Downey, California. The acquisition, terms not disclosed, expands Imperial Dade's distribution density in the Los Angeles market and brings the Farah family's team into Imperial Dade's North American 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 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.

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.