Krasdale Foods is a leading independent grocery wholesaler that supplies more than 7,000 products to food retailers, mostly in the New York metropolitan area. From its distribution center in the Bronx, the company offers Krasdale-labeled, private-label, and regional brands, as well as ethnic and specialty food items. Krasdale also provides merchandising and marketing services to its customers. Abraham Krasne founded the company as A. Krasne Inc. in 1908. The company adopted its current moniker in 1972 and today is led by Abraham's son, chief executive Charles Krasne. Krasdale remains family owned.

With a name like Smith you might think it's all about generics, but H. D. Smith Wholesale Drug is more than that. H. D. Smith Wholesale Drug supplies pharmaceuticals (brand name and generic), over-the-counter supplements, and other health care products to pharmacies, hospitals, and retailers. It also provides inventory management services for government agencies, including most branches of the military, veterans clinics, and federal prisons. In addition to supplying drugs, H. D. Smith offers a variety of marketing and merchandising services including point-of-purchase signage, store design, direct-to-consumer advertising programs, and loyalty program implementation.

Animal Health International, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is engaged in the distribution of animal health products in the United States and Canada. The Company's subsidiaries distribute more than 40,000 products sourced from over 1,500 manufacturers to over 71,000 customers, including veterinarians, production animal operators, and animal health product retailers. Products the Company's subsidiaries distribute include pharmaceuticals, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, capital equipment, sanitizers, pet foods, devices and supplies. The Company was founded in 1954, and has its corporate headquarters located in Westlake, Texas. AHII's marketing approach is to emphasize a broad range of product availability, immediate delivery, competitive pricing and in-depth product knowledge. By distributing products from over 1,500 manufacturers, our business maintains relationships with nearly all major drug producers in the United States and can provide broad and deep selections of products to meet varied customer needs. As the leading food animal health products distributors, the company is able to consolidate purchases from its manufacturers and maximize volume purchasing discounts. Our experienced sales representatives provide a value-added level of customer service and expertise in the regional characteristics and needs of their customers. Our business commenced operations in 1954 as part of a family-owned drug store business. Following a series of business combinations, we were renamed Walco International, Inc. in 1972. Over the last five years, we have had consistent growth and completed several acquisitions. We believe this growth is attributable to consolidation by our customers, the proliferation of generic animal health products, and our increased focus on sales and marketing. On June 30, 2005, we were acquired by investment funds affiliated with Charlesbank. In September 2006, we changed our name to AHII.

Swiss-American, Inc., which stocks more than 500 products and slices and wraps more than 300, also delivers blue, brie, brick, colby, cheddar, farmers, feta, fontina, gouda and havarti cheeses, among many others. Swiss-American's stable of brands includes Capricorn, Dutch Garden, Epic, Fire Jack, Mr. Sharp, and Saint-Louis. Swiss-American serves supermarkets across the US. Founded in 1938 by Joseph Weil, today the company is run by his sons, Jerry and Ronald.

Harvest Meat is a leading distributor of beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry, and seafood products in the US's Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Mountain, Central, and Southeast regions, as well as in Hawaii and Alaska. The company supplies customers in both the retail and foodservice industries. In addition to fresh and processed meats, it distributes processed cheese and other prepared foods, such as frozen burritos, french fries, and vegetables. Frank Leavy founded the Harvest Meat Company in 1989; his family, led by sons CEO John (Jay) Leavy and president Kevin Leavy, continues to own and operate the business.

Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC is owned by 17 power supply cooperatives which collectively have 35,000 MW of generating capacity. It also provides marketing and risk management services to utilities, power producers, and other end-users (such as public water agencies, municipalities, and industrial companies). A power lobby in its own right, Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing (or ACES Power Marketing), provides wholesale electricity and natural gas trading services to its member/owners, which operate in the eastern, southern, and Midwestern US. Its risk management services include portfolio analysis, transaction administration, consulting, training, and policy development.

Universal Power Group, Inc. supplies and distributes batteries and related power accessories; and provides third-party logistics and supply chain management services. It offers sealed or maintenance-free lead-acid batteries, such as batteries of various chemistries, battery chargers, and related accessories; portable battery-powered products, including jump starters and 12-volt DC power accessories; and security system components, which include alarm panels, perimeter access controls, horns, sirens, speakers, transformers, cables, and wires. The company also provides UPG-branded and private-label batteries of various chemistries, such as nickel-cadmium, lithium, lithium polymer, nickel metal hydride, alkaline, and carbon-zinc batteries. Its brands include Adventure Power, All in One, Batteries & Beyond, Charge N’ Start, Starter-Up, UB Scootin, UNILOK, Let Us Power You, and UPG. The company’s logistics and supply chain management services comprise inventory sourcing and procurement, warehousing and distribution, graphic design and marketing, and recycling, as well as engineering design assistance, custom assembly, and kitting. It also provides value-added services, including custom battery pack assembly, custom kitting, private-labeling, and product development and engineering services. Universal Power Group, Inc. offers its batteries and related power accessories under manufacturer brands and private labels, as well as under its own proprietary brands. It serves OEMs, distributors, and online and traditional retailers in automotive, medical mobility, medical, consumer goods, electronics, marine, hunting, security and surveillance, telecommunications, uninterruptible power supply, power sports, solar, and portable power industries. Universal Power Group sells its products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Ireland, and Australia. Universal Power Group, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is based in Carrollton, Texas. Universal Power Group, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is based in Carrollton, Texas.

Grupo Corvi, S.A. de C.V., once traded on the Mexican stock exchange, had subsidiaries in chocolate candy manufacturing (Empresas Chocolates La Corona), grocery stores (Superpack and Despensa del Hogar), and grain sales (Empacamex). Unable to compete with the likes of Wal-Mart de Mexico, by 2009 Grupo Corvi sold off everything but its food and consumer products distribution company, Sahuayo Abarrotes. Sahuayo Abarrotes operates a trucking fleet from 26 distribution centers, supplying more than 3,500 products to almost 40,000 wholesalers and retailers throughout Mexico.

GSC Enterprises, Inc.,doing business as Grocery Supply Company (not to be confused with Grocers Supply Co.), the wholesale distributor supplies more than 4,500 independent convenience stores, grocers, discounters, and other retailers and wholesalers with some 12,000 items. It distributes such goods as beverages, dry goods, and prepared foods to customers in about 15 states, mostly in the South and Southeast. In addition, GSC's Fidelity Express division supplies equipment and services that allow smaller retailers to process money orders and bill payments. Ken McKenzie, Curtis McKenzie, and Woodrow Brittain started the family-owned business in 1947.

Founded as Great Lakes Wholesale Drug in 1967, a steady regimen of acquisitions helped it transform into The Harvard Drug Group in 1997. The company is controlled by investment firm Court Square Capital Partners. Drugs, not scholars, are what come out of this Harvard. The Harvard Drug Group distributes branded and generic prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and consumer products to independent pharmacies, retail pharmacy chains, and buying groups through more than 100 sales representatives and through partnerships with about 35 different vendors. The firm also offers manufacturing services through its partnership with Canadian drugmaker Apotex.

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