OMAHA: AMCON Distributing Company, a prominent distributor of consumer goods, has announced the strategic acquisition of Illinois-based Burklund Distributors Inc.
This move will enable AMCON to extend its service to approximately 7,400 retail locations across 32 states from Burklund’s distribution centers in East Peoria and Fairview Heights.
The acquisition, slated for completion in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, is subject to standard closing conditions.
AMCON, alongside its subsidiaries Team Sledd, LLC, and Henry’s Foods, Inc., is recognized for distributing a diverse range of products, including beverages, tobacco, and health and beauty items, through its various distribution centers and fifteen health and natural product stores under the Healthy Edge Retail Group.
“We are honored that Jon Burklund and Rob Hackett have chosen AMCON to continue the legacy and stewardship of this third-generation family held business that was established by Edwin Burklund in 1939, and grown by Dale Burklund,” said Christopher H. Atayan, AMCON’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.”
Mr. Atayan added, “We warmly welcome all the Burklund associates, customers and vendors to our AMCON Family. AMCON recognizes and will continue to support the community services of central Illinois that Burklund has a long tradition of sponsorship.”
“Jon Burklund and Rob Hackett’s unwavering commitment and dedication to customer service is a common operating philosophy shared by both AMCON and Burklund and serves as a strong foundation to grow and support our customer base,” said Andrew C. Plummer, AMCON’s President and Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Plummer added, “We also look forward to providing the leading-edge customer-centered suite of services that AMCON has developed to bring additional value for the Burklund customers we will now be serving.”
“Burklund’s long-standing principal of Ever Growing, Ever Changing, Always a New Direction led us to AMCON who shares our steadfast commitment to our team members, customers, and community. Our organization is excited about this transaction as together we will be able to add increased capabilities for Burklund customers,” said Jon Burklund, Chairman of Burklund.
Mr. Burklund added, “We now have the enhanced capacity, technology, geographic reach and foodservice facilities to serve our customers as they grow.”
Burklund’s President Rob Hackett commented, “AMCON shares our respect for a positive and collaborative work environment among colleagues and mutual respect for customers which is another key element of our success. This made AMCON the ideal partner for the growth of our business.”
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