
Empire Equipment Company
Founded Year
1985Stage
Acq - Fin - II | AliveAbout Empire Equipment Company
Empire Equipment Company is a wholesale distributor and manufacturer's representative of commercial foodservice equipment, parts, and supplies. On February 7th, 2020, Empire Equipment Company was acquired by PNC RiverArch Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Latest Empire Equipment Company News
Jun 25, 2019
. 0 Message : *Required fields Wholesale distributors of commercial foodservice equipment partner to expand offerings and share expertise throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, West Coast and Pacific Northwest Empire Equipment Company ("Empire Group") ( www.empire-equipment.com ), has acquired Pacific Marketing Associates, Inc (“PMA”) ( www.pmareps.com ), a wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice equipment based in Hayward, CA. Together, the company has seven distribution locations throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, West Coast and Pacific Northwest. PMA is a value-added wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice equipment and aftermarket parts to the foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and retail industries. PMA has provided market-leading wholesale distribution capabilities for over 70 years throughout the West Coast (California) and Pacific Northwest markets. “On behalf of all the employees at PMA, we are extremely proud and excited to be joining forces with the Empire Group family,” said Jerry Dowd, PMA’s President and CEO. “Our experience in dealing with the Empire Group’s leadership team has been wonderful. I have found that we have similar cultures and values, which will make for a seamless transition.” Combined, Empire, TruTemp, Norm’s and PMA are distribution partners for leading commercial foodservice brands such as True, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Blendtec, Cornelius, Royal, and Everpure. The transaction continues to build on Empire Group’s strategy to focus on expanding product lines, adding sales resources, and opening new locations throughout the U.S. “We are extremely excited to partner with the talented team at PMA to continue our collective tradition of providing exceptional customer service and leading distribution capabilities to our loyal customers. This transaction adds scale in the West Coast and Pacific Northwest and allows both Empire Group and PMA to better serve our partners in the region,” said Jim Kirkland, CEO of Empire Group. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190625005870/en/ © Business Wire 2019
Empire Equipment Company Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Empire Equipment Company founded?
Empire Equipment Company was founded in 1985.
Where is Empire Equipment Company's headquarters?
Empire Equipment Company's headquarters is located at 407 Jeffreys Lane, Goldsboro.
What is Empire Equipment Company's latest funding round?
Empire Equipment Company's latest funding round is Acq - Fin - II.
Who are the investors of Empire Equipment Company?
Investors of Empire Equipment Company include PNC RiverArch Capital and Kian Capital.
Who are Empire Equipment Company's competitors?
Competitors of Empire Equipment Company include Mechanical Equipment Company and 4 more.
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