Jersey City-based Imperial Dade announced its 68th acquisition under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, its chairman and CEO, respectively, with the addition of Minnesota-based Apache Group.
Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
Founded by Joe Adrian, Apache Group is a premier distributor of foodservice packaging products throughout the Midwest. The company commands an exceptional reputation in the market and operates with the same hyperfocus on customer service as it had when founded. By leveraging Imperial Dade’s market leading platform, Apache’s customers across the Midwest can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions.
“Apache Group and Imperial Dade share the same family culture and customer and associate centric focus, which makes it a great addition to the Imperial Dade platform,” Robert Tillis said.
“I would like to enthusiastically welcome the Apache family to Imperial Dade. We are excited to bring forth added capabilities and further grow our presence across Minnesota, Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest,” Jason Tillis added.
“The legacy which has been built by the loyal and dedicated employees at Apache will provide a great foundation for continued growth. We are excited to join Imperial Dade, as their resources and support will allow us to strengthen customer and supplier relationships. We’re incredibly grateful for the decades of dedication and support from the Apache family of employees and thankful for the loyal customers we’ve served over the years,” Allison Adrian, CEO of Apache, stated.
