Imperial Dade Announces the Acquisition of Gulf Coast Paper Co., Inc.

VICTORIA, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imperial Dade has acquired Gulf Coast Paper Co., Inc. (ÔÇ£Gulf Coast
PaperÔÇØ). The transaction represents the sixteenth acquisition for
Imperial Dade, a leading national distributor of disposable food service
and janitorial supplies, under the leadership of Robert and Jason
Tillis, CEO and President of Imperial Dade, respectively.

Headquartered in Victoria, Texas, Gulf Coast Paper is a distributor of
janitorial, sanitation, packaging and office supply products serving the
southeast Texas region. The company operates out of seven strategically
located facilities covering the major metro areas of Austin,
Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Houston, and San Antonio. The acquisition
represents Imperial DadeÔÇÖs first expansion into the Texas market. Going
forward, customers of Gulf Coast Paper can expect the same exceptional
customized service with an expanded offering of distribution solutions.

Robert Tillis said, ÔÇ£Gulf Coast PaperÔÇÖs history of excellence and
commitment to service will fit well with the Imperial Dade platform. We
enthusiastically welcome the Gulf Coast Paper team members to Imperial
Dade and look forward to working together to further grow the business.ÔÇØ

Clay Dibble, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Gulf Coast Paper,
said, ÔÇ£Over the past 50 years, we have aimed to exceed our customersÔÇÖ
expectations. Our ability to do so will improve going forward under this
new partnership. On behalf of the Gulf Coast Paper team, I look forward
to growing under the leadership of Bob, Jason, and the Imperial Dade
organization.ÔÇØ

ÔÇ£This acquisition is a critical step in our vision at Imperial Dade of
creating the nationÔÇÖs leading provider of food service disposables and
janitorial supplies,ÔÇØ said Jason Tillis. ÔÇ£Gulf Coast Paper is a leading
provider in the Texas market and will help us grow further in the
Southwest region.ÔÇØ

About Imperial Dade
Founded in 1935, Imperial Dade is a
leading distributor of disposable food service and janitorial supplies
in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest and Midwest regions
and Puerto Rico. Since CEO Robert Tillis and President Jason Tillis
assumed their roles in 2007, the company has grown both organically and
through acquisitions to become a leader in the disposable food service
and janitorial supplies industry. For additional information, please
visit www.imperialdade.com.

Contacts

Imperial Dade
Paul Cervino, 201-437-7440