USA: National Convenience Distributors acquires Century Distributors

Century will join the company as a newly created division to further expand its buyer’s distribution operations across the country.

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National Convenience Distributors, LLC (NCD) has announced the acquisition of Century Distributors Inc., one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest full-line wholesale distributors to the convenience and grocery sectors. Century will join NCD as a newly created division to enhance its service and amp up its operations across the country.

"We are extremely proud of the success Century Distributors has achieved since our inception," said Debbie Robins, President and Lori Rodman, Vice President of Sales for Century. "This opportunity to join NCD opens the door to even greater potential. We are confident this will be an overwhelming benefit and positively impact our retail customers and valued employees," also shared David Sadugor, Vice President of Operations of Century.

Century Distributors was founded in 1976 and is currently located at Rockville, Maryland. According to a press release published by BusinessWire, after the transaction the firm will benefit from enhanced customer experiences, best practices, a centralized operating system integration, increased marketing power and go-to-market efficiencies, and synergistic and collaborative programs. These proficiencies help all NCD divisions in expanding their services, promote their values, and deepen all of their relationships.

"We are delighted to be investing in Century and their dedicated team. We operate our business with great people and Century is a perfect fit within the NCD family. Debbie and her team have spent decades cultivating valuable relationships with customers and we look forward to continuing that growth together," commented Jeff Allen, Chief Executive Officer of National Convenience Distributors.

National Convenience Distributors is currently the 4th largest wholesale convenience distributor in the U.S., servicing 12 states along the I-95 corridor, with annual revenues in excess of $3 billion. After the negotiation, NCD has become one of the largest full-line convenience store distributors servicing the Northeast.