_____________________________________________________________________________________ Columbus Distributing
“ Since I took over running the company day-to-day, the industry has continued to change, only this time it’ s being driven by consolidation within the beer and beverage wholesale industry,” Erik begins.“ My job – as I see it – is to ensure that this company is on solid footing and can continue to be a viable, profitable business for the next 30 years. With that as a mandate, we’ ve turned our focus from bringing in new suppliers and products to acquiring other wholesale operations. We believe we’ re just getting started in this new direction and will continue to seek expansion through M & A over the coming decades.”
Prioritizing partnerships
With the company well-positioned for further growth, CDC is keen to expand its offerings by continuing to incorporate delicious new brands into its portfolio. The business is currently permitted to stock a range of staple beers, including Bud Light, Budweiser, Ultra, and Yuengling Lager, and has also diversified into wine, bottled water, energy drinks, and readyto-drink cocktails – with many more products yet to be added.
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