Lineage Logistics, a provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, recently acquired the assets of Maines Paper & Food Service, a leading US foodservice distributor.
The company said it purchased the last-mile foodservice distribution assets of Maines, which primarily supports Burger King, Tim Hortons and Darden Restaurants, to bolster its end-to-end supply chain solutions in the quick-serve restaurant (QSR) and casual dining hospitality segments. The newly acquired division, which encompasses a warehousing and transportation network spanning seven states, serves more than 2,500 brand restaurants.
The acquisition also helps Maines, which was negatively impacted by the “shelter-in-place” protocols established to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the US, save more than 850 jobs.
“To complete this acquisition in the midst of a worldwide pandemic while the nation is facing economic headwinds is extraordinary, but we continue to bet on America and are thrilled to further support our frontline heroes in the food supply chain, like those at Lineage and Maines,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, Lineage’s president and CEO. “We look forward to the opportunity to step up and help our customers stabilize their supply chain, preserve hundreds of jobs for hardworking Maines employees and ensure we continue to feed the world.”
The transaction adds to Lineage’s extensive temperature-controlled logistics network, which includes more than 50 million square feet and 1.8 billion cubic feet of temperature-controlled capacity across more than 290 facilities in 11 countries across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
“Maines has served as a key distributor of America’s foodservice community over the last century, and (this addition) ensures our QSR and casual dining distribution business can continue to operate and service our customers for years to come as part of one of the best food supply chain networks in the world,” said Chris Mellon, president and CEO of Maines. “In Lineage, we’ve found a great partner with a stellar track record of doing business the right way and a reputation of taking care of its people, customers and communities.”