Imperial Dade Acquires Three More in Canada

SCARBOROUGH, Ontario -- Imperial Dade, a distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, announced the acquisition of three companies in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec.

In Toronto, the company acquired Action Paper & Packaging. Founded over 30 years ago, Action has been a leading distributor of paper goods, packaging materials, material handling equipment and other safety and janitorial products.

The management team consisting of Nick Shaw, Ken Apple and Bill Belben, have promoted a customer centric culture that is evident in the strong relationships and growth over the years.

"I welcome the Action team to the Imperial Dade platform,” said Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade. “Action’s values align well with Imperial Dade’s and we are excited to partner in this next chapter of growth.”

Nick Shaw, CEO of Action Paper & Packaging, said, “Imperial Dade is a market leader with a strong culture and differentiated service quality, and we are excited to join their family. We believe this partnership will strengthen our customer and supplier relationships."

The acquisition of Solutions Sherby of Granby, Quebec, founded in 1989, brings Dade a core offering of product solutions across janitorial sanitation, industrial packaging and health and safety. By leveraging Imperial Dade Canada’s market leading platform, Solutions Sherby customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions.

"I’d like to enthusiastically welcome the entire Solutions Sherby team to Imperial Dade. Solutions Sherby’s commitment to providing superior customer experiences will support our growth initiatives throughout Canada," said Tillis.

"I am excited to work with Denis and his team to bring the best products and services to our customers and further expand our reach in Québec," said Stephane Lapointe, President of Imperial Dade Canada.

“On behalf of the Solutions Sherby team, we are thrilled to be joining the Imperial Dade platform. Their distinct value proposition and expansive relationships throughout the industry will help us better serve our customers and support our continued growth," said Denis Forand, owner of Solutions Sherby.

In Montreal, “Servicorp’s reputation in the industry and exceptional customer service make it a great addition to the Imperial Dade platform,” said Tillis.

Over the past 36-years, the company has maintained a diverse base of customer relationships due to its product expertise and breadth.

"We are excited to partner with Lorne, Ken and the entire Servicorp team as we continue to grow throughout Canada and provide our customers an unparalleled service offering," said Stephane Lapointe, President of Imperial Dade Canada.

"The legacy we have built here at Servicorp over the past 36 years will provide a great foundation for growth for Imperial Dade in Montreal. We are excited about the future of Servicorp under the leadership of Imperial Dade. As well, we wish to knowledge, with gratitude, the loyal support of our customers and our Servicorp family," said Lorne Silcoff and Ken Webber, Co-Presidents of Servicorp.

These three acquisitions are the 60th, 61st and 62nd made by the Tillis brothers and their equity partners since 2007.

For additional information, visit www.imperialdade.com.