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Imperial Dade recently announced the acquisition of Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc. and Chittom Industries, Inc. (AJS). The transaction represents the 97th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

The company was purchased in 1979 by Jim Chittom Sr., who along with his sons John and Jim Jr. are dedicated to consistently delivering exceptional service and products which not only meet but exceed customer expectations, all while maintaining core values of honesty, transparency, and meeting the customer’s needs before all else. AJS has three locations in Athens, Rome and Augusta, Georgia, and has established an outstanding reputation in the market, driven by the same unwavering commitment to customer service that guided its founding. Partnering with Imperial Dade and the market-leading platform, AJS’s clients can look forward to the same exceptional service, complemented by an expanded range of diverse product offerings and solutions, allowing AJS to further stimulate continued growth in the state of Georgia and neighboring states.

“The team and I are incredibly excited to work with Jim Sr., John, Jim Jr., and the rest of the AJS team. They have shown exceptional performance in their markets and are poised for further growth in a region that remains a very high priority for us,” says Robert Tillis, Chairman of Imperial Dade. 

Jason Tillis, CEO of Imperial Dade adds, “I am really looking forward to collaborating with the AJS team and supporting them with what they do best in their markets. They have maintained an exceptional reputation throughout their history and are a valued addition to the Imperial Dade family.”

Jim Chittom Sr., Chairman of Athens Janitor Supply, also shared his excitement about the transition. 

“At the core of our business, providing a strong customer experience is our top priority, and we are grateful to join a company that recognizes the need to put clients first. We are ecstatic to be a part of Imperial Dade. My sons and I are very excited about the future of the business and how we can further assist our clients with support from Imperial Dade,” says Chittom Sr.