Pet Food Experts will acquire United Pacific Pet
The American distributor of pet food and supplies, Pet Food Experts, acquires the operating assets of California-based United Pacific Pet (UPP).
UPP is a regional distributor of pet food and animal care products in the West.
Pet Food Experts’ President and CEO Michael Baker said, “Today’s announcement is a fitting tribute to Maureen Costello and Jim Butler’s exceptional leadership and legacy at UPP.” Baker continued, “This will be a monumental acquisition for PFX as it will significantly increase our overall scale and footprint in the West region.” Baker added, “We’re looking forward to bolstering the existing vendor portfolio and providing partners with sustainable growth as we have for generations.”
Founded in 1918 in Colton, California, United Pacific Pet currently serves approximately 1,500 independent pet retailers and pet professionals throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii with a broad assortment of high-quality pet foods and pet supplies. UPP has 115 employees, an extensive fleet of delivery trucks and operates out of a 154,000 square foot warehouse centrally located in Southern California’s major distribution hub.
Marking its largest transaction to date, the acquisition will advance Pet Food Experts’ position as a leading distributor of pet food and supplies in the U.S. servicing over 6,000 independent retailers from its six distribution centers across 38 states. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.