Imperial Dade Acquires Excell Direct

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 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 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.

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 Economy Products & Solutions

November 12, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade has acquired Economy Products & Solutions, Inc. (EPS), a Rochester-area distributor of janitorial, packaging and foodservice supplies owned by Denise Wesley. Financial terms were not disclosed; Imperial Dade said the deal expands its presence in Rochester and upstate New York and will leverage Imperial Dade's national platform to support EPS's growth.

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.