Imperial Dade, a top North American distributor of foodservice packaging, industrial products, and janitorial supplies, broadened its coverage through the takeover of Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc. (AJS) and Chittom Industries, Inc. This is the 97th of many acquisition means for Imperial Dade under the guidance of Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis, hence it hesitates nor fails in search of growth and the best customer service.
Established in 1979 by Jim Chittom Sr., AJS has created a reputable name around Georgia with facilities located in Athens, Rome, and Augusta. Besides quicker and more reliable service, the union with Imperial Dade will grant AJS clients with the opportunity to purchase a better and a larger variety of the latest products, solutions to online transition and other company operability.
Why is Acquisition a Smart Move?
The acquisition of Athens Janitor Supply Company by Imperial Dade is a beneficial step in broadening the group’s market sustenance in the janitorial and food service industries, thus, making Imperial Dade the sole distributor in the area.
AJS excels in customer satisfaction and has a top-of-the-class variety of products, hence becoming a valuable addition to Imperial Dade’s ever-growing list of affiliates. The Athens, Rome, and Augusta, Georgia acquisitions of locations engineered this sale that will strengthen Imperial Dade’s position in a region with stable demographic growth.
The merging of AJS and Imperial Dade adds value by providing more product options for Imperial Dade and also the opportunity to reach out to the AJS community. As a result, the clients of AJS will have access to a more comprehensive collection of products and creative technologies and thus, their orders be handled more efficiently and in a more innovative manner.
Besides, the acquisition is in line with Imperial Dade’s business enlargement plan, thereby, this consolidates Deluxe as the sector leader. The complement: AJS and Imperial Dade’s analogous approaches towards customers, namely customer-centricism in preference with moral integrity and transparency promise to be the springboard to further growth and expansion to the companies.
Strategic Importance of the Acquisition
Imperial Dade’s acquisition of Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc. (AJS) and Chittom Industries, Inc. is the clear step on the way to long term growth that the company is looking for. Imperial Dade has been acquiring new companies in the key market in the San Francisco Bay and other areas. Acquisitions like this will keep them strongly positioned in those markets.
AJS’s integration (AJS being the people who are being integrated into Imperial Dade’s network) with this huge network that is constantly expanding its presence in Georgia and the broader Southeastern United States, a region that has strong potential for business and the demand for high-quality janitorial and sanitation products.
Expanding Market Reach in Georgia and Beyond
As part of Athens, Rome, and Augusta, GA, AJS was one of the pillars that helped industrial Dade to enter expansion in that region. Engaged in a loyal customer base and providing better services with a proven track, AJS provides the launching pad whereby, they can improve their distribution of products, make logistics more straightforward, and services development. The economic growth of Georgia’s industries in healthcare, education, hospitality, and a wide variety of other manufacturing units is a great opportunity for Imperial Dade to cover the rising demand for janitorial and packaging solutions.
The feasibility of this deal also allows Imperial Dade to penetrate further into this region. If AJS gave so many options to Imperial Dade, it will also be able to speed up the growth of the contracted suppliers in the neighboring states of “North Carolina, Florida, and New York” and enhance the professionalism of the business.
Enhancing Product and Service Offerings
AJS is a company that has been known for having a good name and offering products that are both of high quality and provide excellent customer service. The firm has been following the satisfaction, transparency, and reliability routes firstly, which means that it allows Imperial Dade to offer such a show. To AJS, it is a parent-less customer-centrism which gets to be Imperial Dade’s, thus the introduction is very successful. On completion, AJS customers will be very lucky for they shall have a vast variety of products to choose from which will all be backed by a huge network.
Via connecting AJS’s product catalog with the local one, Imperial Dade might help companies of Georgia in delivering a complete supply of the solutions, starting with eco-friendly cleaning products over to advanced sanitation equipment and innovative foodservice packaging variants. This projection is in compliance with the development of the industry, where companies are searching for green yet nice solutions that will enable them to keep the hygienic and clean state.
Positioning for Long-Term Growth
As Imperial Dade ventures into this merger, the initial stage is incomplete without the subsequent hidden agenda of lengthened pros and cons. Imperial Dade’s main approach is to get the best companies in its segment of the market they are in, which support the firm in delivering the best service and being the leader of the field. To this extent, they are more confidently facing the future growth challenges and could be on the right track in both janitorial and foodservice distribution with the possible transactions.
The partnership of AJS with Imperial Dade, which is a principal market player, is seen as a booster to the organization’s ability to be more efficient, and as a surety for improved customer service. This merger also positions Imperial Dade so as to be in a position to effectively meet the changing requirements and the ever-evolving landscape of business across the different sectors. And the advantages do not end here.
Leadership Statements on the Acquisition of Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc.
The acquisition of AJS and the other companies by Imperial Dade is part of the company’s expansion plan which leaders at Imperial Dade believe is the best move the company has taken. The leaders from both the companies were both excited and could not hide the positive aspects that they saw the transition to bring to the employees, the customers, and the business. They have the same viewpoints on respect, relating, and providing utility to the clients and this partnered interaction is therefore the right thing to do politically.
Robert Tillis, Chairman of Imperial Dade
Robert Tillis, the Chairman of Imperial Dade, raised to the league of AJS in the segment of consolidation and also assured that AJS was really a target in line with their strategic plan. The company they decided to buy has good media coverage that suggests the buyers would want to make the best decisions. Thus, buying the entity seems to me as an excellent one.
“I and my team are so pleased to work with Jim Sr., John, Jim Jr., and the rest of the AJS staff. Their performance has been above and beyond in their markets and their region is definitely on a growth path which is also a high priority market for us.
The union of the two will boost Imperial Dade’s strengths in Georgia and the Southeast, rooting itself in the company so that it can deliver better and more satisfying goods and services to the customers that continue to arise.
Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade
Jason Tillis, the CEO, endorsed his father’s acclaim, emphasizing AJS’s influence and the input the firm has to the sector.
On the one hand, I am so thrilled to team up with AJS and help them the way they do best in their markets. They have had a prestigious standing ever since their establishment and they are a definitely worthwhile addition to the Imperial Dade corporation team.
Jason Tillis said of the necessity to acquire the companies that are led by strong leadership, value the customer, and have proven results in their business. Imperial Dade incorporates AJS as it gains an extension of its operational capacity and a supplementary set of services through AJS’s highly specialized knowledge.
Jim Chittom Sr., Chairman of Athens Janitor Supply Company
As far as AJS is concerned, this takeover represents an opportunity to develop along with keeping their tradition going. Jim Chittom Sr., the founder and the Chairman of AJS, delivered his vision:
“Nothing is more important to us than making sure our clients have a great experience and are shown respect for their business. We feel blessed to join a company that ceases not to appreciate the clients. My kids and I share the feeling of excitement for what is to come as far as the business is concerned and how we can help our customers further with the help of Imperial Dade support.”
The partnership will ensure that AJS’s customers will not only continue to enjoy the high quality of service but also will have a more extensive choice of products and solutions.
Future Growth and Expansion
The AJS purchase is one of the parts of Imperial Dade’s long-term strategy for growth. With the new knowledge, experienced staff, and improved reputation, the company is set on going the extra mile in ensuring its customers are well served. Whatever the changes occurring in business sectors and their challenges, the strategy of all the changes to be committed to high quality of commodities and extraordinary service will be pursued by Imperial Dade. This investment brings in extra stability for doing that by removing or downsizing in the less important areas and increasing in the more productive ones.
The new strategic collaboration with AJS will also provide consumers of Imperial Dade in the Southeast the company with the opportunity for future expansion and acquisition. The company continues to live its dream of being the top distributor of janitorial and foodservice solutions and is always open to partnerships that will support the goal.
FAQs
Who are the key figures in this acquisition?
When we talk about the key figures of this acquisition we mainly think of the main members of the Twin brothers Robert and Jason Tillis Organ, which represents Impedance Dade. The other know-alls are the father-in-law Jim Chittom Sr., his two sons John and Jim Chittom Jr. from AJS. These people are the principals that bring success to the company by coping with the forthcoming changes smoothly and in a well-organized way.
What does this acquisition mean for AJS?
Summarize the question and explain the new details of the acquisition of AJS that allows the company to continue its own tradition by staying with the Imperial Dade who is providing it with additional support and resources. The expansion is also seen as a chance for the company to grow and develop in collaboration with an old and successful company.
Will there be any changes in leadership or operations at AJS?
Until now, no announcements have been made regarding any changes in leadership or operations at AJS. Everything will continue to function as normal AJS will not only continue the same status but also benefit from the access it has to the Imperial Dade’s family of companies.
Conclusion
The acquisition of Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc. and Chittom Industries, Inc. by Imperial Dade stands for having a whole new game level. This is a very calculated move that brings two companies with the same mindset for delivering the best quality produce and services together to form a partnership that will equally profit its employees, customers, and the entire industry.
Now, with the expansion of this business, Imperial Dade enlarges the spread of reliable janitorial and foodservice suppliers in the market. Similarly, the company’s devotion to constant strategic development is its main course, thus, no changes in the state are possible and this innovative idea is the company’s continuous pioneering.
This is the utopia of this partnership. Executives of the collaborating entities themselves consider this a “sweet relationship” in which all parties involved benefit.
