CANADA – JanSan and foodservice supply distributor Imperial Dade has announced the acquisition of Blainville, Quebec-based Ralik, a distributor of paper goods, packaging materials and other safety and janitorial products.
The transaction represents the 72nd acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively.
Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Imperial Dade remains committed to the strategic focus created more than 15 years ago to continue to grow both through organic initiatives and a disciplined acquisition process.
Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade said: “I enthusiastically welcome Ralik to Imperial Dade. Ralik has a loyal customer base and a laser-focused commitment to providing an unparalleled customer experience, making the business a great addition to our growing North American platform.”
“Ralik’s commitment to their customers and partners, along with their family-first culture, makes the business a great addition to our platform,” added Stephane Lapointe, President of Imperial Dade Canada.
Founded in 1997, Ralik has a 26-year operating history as a leading distributor of paper goods, packaging materials, and other safety and janitorial products.
The management team consisting of three entrepreneurial brothers Ali, Hamdi and Shoukri Mustafa, have promoted a customer-centric culture that is evident in the strong relationships and growth over the years.
“Imperial Dade is a market leader with a strong culture and differentiated service quality, and we are excited to join their family. Under the leadership of Bob, Jason, and Stephane we believe this partnership will strengthen our customer and supplier relationships,” said Ali Mustafa, CEO of Ralik.
By leveraging Imperial Dade Canada’s market-leading platform, Ralik customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions.
The Ralik acquisition is the 10th M&A deal for Imperial Dade so far in 2023. Recently, the company announced the acquisition of Prime Paper & Packaging. The transaction represents the 71st acquisition.
Owned and operated by the Farah family, Prime is a premier distributor of food service, industrial and janitorial products throughout Southern California.
The Company commands an exceptional reputation in the market and operates with the same hyper-focus on customer service as it had when it was founded.
By leveraging Imperial Dade’s market-leading platform, Prime’s customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions.
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