Acquisition accelerates expansion of specialty proteins in the west
RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut, October 5, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Chefs ‘Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF), a leading specialty grocery distributor in North America, announced today that it has essentially all of Silver State Meats’ assets Based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Silver State Meats has been supplying the finest beef, chicken and pork to the Las Vegas Metro since its inception in 2012.
“I would like to welcome Paul Unruh and the entire Silver State organization to our growing corporate family,” said Christopher Pappas, Chairman and CEO of The Chefs ‘Warehouse, Inc. “This acquisition gives The Chefs’ Warehouse the opportunity to continue building our space Star team of specialty protein companies that complement our core cultural values. Like our organization, Silver State stands for high touch, high quality and excellent service. We look forward to becoming the leading distributor for the best Las Vegas chefs. “
Since its inception in 1985, The Chefs’ Warehouse has supplied many of America’s finest chefs with high quality, luxurious, artisanal, local and specialty products.
“I grew up in the meat industry,” says Paul Unruh, President of Silver State Meats. “My father founded one of the biggest meat specialists in Las Vegas in 1978. After he sold his company, I had no doubt “that I wanted to build something of my own. I founded Silver State Meat in 2012 and developed it into a premier quality meat and record distribution center in Las Vegas. With the takeover by The Chefs’ Warehouse, we have the opportunity to accelerate the growth of the company and offer our customers the highest service and product quality. “
The Silver State Meats acquisition is expected to generate approximately $ 20 million in annual net sales.
Via The Chefs’ Warehouse
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) is a leading specialty grocery distributor in the United States and Canada focusing on the unique needs of chefs who own and / or operate some of the country’s leading menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining, country clubs, hotels and caterers, culinary schools , Bakeries, pastry shops, chocolatiers, cruise ships, casinos and specialty grocery stores. The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. manages and sells more than 55,000 products to more than 34,000 customer locations in the United States and Canada.
Forward-Looking Statements
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