Three months after announcing plans to merge, Network Distribution and Packaging Distributors of America are now one.

A March 27 news release stated the completion of their merger, with the combined organization going forward as Network Distribution with total global revenue of approximately $28 billion 

The vast majority of that revenue is from legacy Network, which has over 800 distribution centers in more than 52 countries, while PDA has 80 locations across North America spanning over 22 million square feet of distribution in sales of industrial packaging, JanSan and foodservice disposables. center space.

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With the transaction now complete, Network Distribution said it has begun transitioning PDA’s members, customers and suppliers — a process it expects to complete by July 1.

“At the heart of this alliance is a mutual commitment to growth,” commented Alan Tomblin, President and CEO of Network. “Both companies have long recognized that local distribution is critical to our success and sustainable expansion is achieved through deliberate investment in people, structure, and culture. The alliance leverages the financial strength, supplier relationships, and operational discipline of two industry leaders to create a broader platform capable of servicing the wide-ranging packaging market.”

The combined company operates out of Network Distribution’s Schaumburg, IL headquarters, which it relocated to in 2023.

On Jan. 30, Network announced the addition of former SupplyOne Canada Marketing leader Olivia Pietersen as Director of Packaging Member Development.