Imperial Dade Acquires Athens Janitor Supply Company And Chittom Industries

Imperial Dade, a North American distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, industrial products, and janitorial supplies, has announced the acquisition of Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc. and Chittom Industries, Inc. (collectively “AJS” or the “Company”).

The transaction represents the 97th 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.

“The Company was purchased in 1979 by Jim Chittom Sr., who along with his sons John and Jim Jr., are dedicated to consistently delivering exceptional service and products which not only meet but exceed customer expectations, all while maintaining core values of honesty and transparency,” according to a press release.

The Company has three locations in Athens, Rome, and Augusta, GA.

“The team and I are incredibly excited to work with Jim Sr., John, Jim Jr., and the rest of the AJS team. They have shown exceptional performance in their markets and are poised for further growth in a region that remains a very high priority for us,” Robert Tillis, Chairman of Imperial Dade, said.

“I am really looking forward to collaborating with the AJS team and supporting them with what they do best in their markets. They have maintained an exceptional reputation throughout their history and are a valued addition to the Imperial Dade family,” Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade, added.

“At the core of our business, providing a strong customer experience is our top priority, and we are grateful to join a company that recognizes the need to put clients first. We are ecstatic to be a part of Imperial Dade. My sons and I are very excited about the future of the business and how we can further assist our clients with support from Imperial Dade,” Jim Chittom Sr., Chairman of Athens Janitor Supply, said.

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