Imperial Dade Adds Scale in Northeast, Acquires Country Clean

Transaction Represents 58^th Acquisition for Leading Distributor of Foodservice Packaging and Janitorial Sanitation Products

JERSEY CITY, N.J. & OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Country Clean Paper Supplies (“Country Clean” or the “Company”). The transaction represents the 58^th 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.

Headquartered in Ocean Township, NJ, Country Clean is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies owned and operated by Frank Pavia. With over 30 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for its knowledgeable sales force, wide breadth of products, and high touch customer service. By leveraging Imperial Dade’s market leading platform, Country Clean customers can expect the same exceptional customized service coupled with an even greater offering of products and solutions.

"I enthusiastically welcome Country Clean to Imperial Dade. Country Clean 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." said Robert Tillis. "I am excited for the opportunity to partner with Country Clean’s team to further grow our business and continue to deliver high-quality solutions and services to our customers," said Jason Tillis.

"We are excited about the future of Country Clean under the leadership of Imperial Dade. Our customers will receive the same outstanding service they have come to expect from us and a significantly expanded product offering," said Frank Pavia, owner and CEO of Country Clean Paper Supplies.

About Imperial Dade

Founded in 1935, Imperial Dade serves more than 90,000 customers across North America. Since Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO 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.