Imperial Dade, Jersey City, New Jersey, a national distributor of disposable food service and janitorial supplies, has acquired American Paper & Plastics, City of Industry, California, a distributor of foodservice and janitorial products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition strengthens Imperial Dade’s California presence while enhancing the company’s differentiated value proposition to customers in the region.

“APP’s strong reputation and track record of outstanding customer service make the company a great addition to the Imperial Dade family,” Tillis said. “We are excited to grow our presence in California and look forward to partnering with Daniel and his team to capitalize on the many growth opportunities that we see ahead for the business.”

“Imperial Dade’s commitment to customer service aligns well with our own philosophy and values,” Emrani added. “I am excited for the opportunity to partner with Bob and Jason to further grow our business and better serve our customers as part of the Imperial Dade platform.”

The transaction represents the 27th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, CEO and president of Imperial Dade, respectively.