Foodservice distributor CES Family of Companies acquired Des Moines, IA-based Bolton & Hay, Inc.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1920, Bolton & Hay is a family-owned business specializing in foodservice equipment. The company offers a wide selection of products, including commercial kitchen equipment and supplies, serving the foodservice industry. Bolton & Hay’s inventory of restaurant equipment, supplies and parts is showcased in the company’s warehouse that is open to the public.
As part of the agreement, Bolton & Hay will function as a division within Wilson Restaurant Supply.
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Now comprised of eight Midwest distributors acquired since 2021, CES said the Bolton & Hay addition supports its strategy of blending the service-oriented values of family-owned businesses with the expanded resources of a larger organization.
CES’s portfolio now includes CES Nationwide, CES Hiebing, Dubick Fixture and Supply, March Equipment, McCormick Service, Ramar Supply, Total Restaurant Supply, United Fast Food and Beverage, Wilson Restaurant Supply, Windrock Enterprises and Bolton & Hay.
“Lew Bolton’s long-standing history and deep-rooted relationships in Iowa make Bolton & Hay a perfect fit to join the Wilson team,” CES CEO Tyler Jeffrey said in the news release.
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