Imperial Dade Acquires Janitorial Supplier Great Southwest Paper

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of food service packaging and janitorial supplies, has announced the acquisition of Great Southwest Paper Company, Inc. The acquisition strengthens Imperial Dade’s Texas presence while enhancing the company’s differentiated value proposition to customers in the region. The transaction represents the 29th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, CEO and president of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Great Southwest is a leading distributor of janitorial products owned and operated by the Vannatta family. With nearly 40 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for its knowledgeable sales force, wide breath of products, and high touch customer service. By leveraging Imperial Dade’s market leading platform and existing Texas presence, Great Southwest customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions.

Founded in 1935, Imperial Dade serves more than 50,000 customers across the US and Puerto Rico. Since CEO Robert Tillis and president Jason Tillis assumed their roles in 2007, the company has grown both organically and through acquisitions to become a leader in the food service packaging and janitorial supplies industry. For additional information, please visit www.imperialdade.com.

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