Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade is a distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, and equipment in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. Imperial received a growth equity investment from a Boston–based private equity fund who retained Harvey & Company to assist in expanding Imperial’s geographic reach and market share through acquisition. To date, Harvey has initiated 26 add-on acquisitions that have represented entrances into attractive new markets, further diversified the customer base, and provided existing and new customers with a broader and deeper offering of products and services. Harvey & Company continues to assist Imperial in its acquisition strategy across numerous fronts, including targeting acquisition opportunities which would allow Imperial to better serve its national account customers.

Categories Targeted for Acquisition:

•  Foodservice disposables
•  Food packaging
•  Cleaning chemicals
•  Janitorial supplies & equipment

Result:

Harvey & Company worked alongside Imperial Dade’s management team to initiate 26 acquisitions, which complemented Imperial’s own internal sourcing efforts and organic growth strategy. Harvey & Company continues to work with Imperial and their financial partner to execute on the goal of transforming a regional, Mid-Atlantic focused business into the nation’s premier provider of foodservice disposables and cleaning chemicals.