Who Is Alex Lee "If your customers are successful and your suppliers are successful, then you will be successful."​ This was the philosophy of our founder, Moses George, and later his two sons, Alex and Lee, when they purchased Merchants Produce Company in 1931. This philosophy has stood the test of time for four generations, as the company has continued to grow and evolve into one of the largest food retail and wholesale distribution companies in the South-Eastern United States. All without losing its homegrown roots or its focus on customers, employees and our community. 85 years later, Alex Lee, Inc. works as a unifying force, guiding and supporting its two operating companies - Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI), a wholesale grocery distributor operating in 12 different states with more than 1500 employees; and Lowes Foods, LLC, a grocery retailer with over 100 stores and 10,000 hosts. Why do our customers believe in us? Because we never take them for granted. We work harder and smarter in order to always matter, to stay relevant, and to make a real difference. A testament to our superior service is how we've helped thousands of independent supermarkets stand up and win against national chains and discount retailers. Making a real difference is something that matters to our people. It's what keeps them here for the long term and gives them reason and purpose that extends beyond the norm. Our employees would also say that being part of a privately-held, family-owned business stands in stark contrast to many other companies. We have the freedom to think bigger and reach higher, without the bureaucracy of red tape getting in the way. We also benefit from the inheritance of a value system that has guided our founders, and the generations following them, on their journey forward. What's more, our culture is one that upholds continuity vs short-term results, and balanced with a passion for embracing the new, innovative and yet-to-be-thought-of.

The third-largest privately held company in South Carolina, J M Smith Corporation operates industry-leading healthcare and technology business units. In business since 1925, the company supplies services and technology to pharmacies across the United States. Building on an established, successful history and culture, J M Smith Corporation is poised to lead the future of healthcare and technology services by providing the products and services that will improve lives through innovation.

PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO OF HICKORY NC INC is a company based out of PO BOX 550, Hickory, North Carolina, United States.

Southeastern Paper Group, a BradyPLUS Company, was founded by E. Lewis Miller, Sr., in September 1969 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In December 2020, SEPG was acquired by Envoy Solutions (formerly NW Synergy). SEPG is a leading distributor of facility supplies, foodservice disposables, and packaging equipment and materials. We are an experienced, trusted partner to small, large, global, and multi-site businesses across all industries. Our dedicated team of sales and service specialists identify ways to help you enhance productivity, increase efficiency, and reduce on-hand inventory while lowering your overall operating costs. Southeastern Paper Group is proudly part of BradyPLUS. Offering tailored solutions for JanSan, Foodservice, and Industrial Packaging—providing SUPPLIES + SUPPORT for your daily business success.

Gerber Childrenswear LLC is a leading socially responsible marketer of children's everyday basic/fashion/performance apparel and related products which it offers under some of the world's trusted brands. Licensed brands include our flagship brand, Gerber®, as well as NFL® and New Balance®. Proprietary brands include Onesies® brand and Just Born®. The company sells layette, sleepwear, play wear, undergarments, active wear, accessories, hosiery, bibs/burp cloths, bath, bedding and cloth diapers to all channels of distribution. For additional information about the company, please visit www.Gerberchildrenswear.com.

Protecting People, Products, and Brands Throughout the Supply Chain Brand Promise: Make It Easy To Do Business. Highly Responsive. No Surprises. We believe that your packaging capabilities should never limit your companies growth. We help customers unlock new markets and drive greater efficiency through the creative application of flexible packaging concepts. It’s not just about providing flexible packaging solutions. For over 60 years, we have forged strong relationships with key packaging suppliers and packaging manufacturers to bring you optimal materials, machinery, and service as well as award-winning contract Packaging and fulfillment solutions. We’re unique among packaging companies. We work hard to find the right materials and processes to accomplish your objectives, reduce costs, and improve your bottom line. We can provide packaging services at our facilities or yours and we sell, install and service packaging machinery coupled with consulting services to help you make the most of your production potential. Think innovative packaging. Think of business-oriented solutions. Call Industrial Packaging.

The Prym Group is a worldwide successful family of companies with around 3.500 employees (2022) and sites in Europe, Asia, and America. Its history dates back to the year 1530, when Wilhelm Prym worked as a goldsmith in Aachen, making it one of the oldest family-owned industrial companies in the world. Throughout its history, Prym has constantly reinvented itself, ensuring its continued existence for centuries. The parent company of the Prym Group, the William Prym Holding, today operates in four divisions: _Prym Consumer is a leading global supplier of sewing accessories, creative handicraft articles and fashionable accessories. _Prym Fashion is a leading solution provider for fashionable fastening systems and accessories for customers in the rapidly changing apparel and textile industries. _Prym Intimates is a leading global manufacturer of innovative underwear accessories, offering tailor-made, one-stop-shop solutions to renowned lingerie, swimwear and athleisure brands. _Inovan is a technology specialist for special contact materials, electromechanical contact parts and components as well as mechanical connecting elements and customer-specific assemblies.

With over 40 years of experience, Data Imaging offers a vast knowledge of the printing and promotional products industries. We offer exceptional service, competitive pricing, and personal attention. Our experienced representatives take special care to evaluate and understand your printing needs. Whether it's an existing job, the need for a new logo and communications package, or a company brochure, we can manage the entire process for you. We also offer an extensive line of promotional products whether you need them to promote your business or recognize your employees. We offer decorated apparel, awards, electronics and accessories, bags, sport items, school/college products, tradeshow ideas, banners, inflatables, badge holders and cards, lanyards, kitchen utensils, healthcare items, automotive products, stickers, magnets, mugs, bottles, stadium chairs/seats, blankets, baskets, food items, gifts, safety apparel/items, aprons, hats, visors, golf items, etc.

Package Concepts and Materials, Inc. is a packaging and containers company based out of 1023 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

Taylor Enterprises, a general contractor that has been serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia since 1998. We are a minority owned business certified by the SBA (Small Business Administration). We have served residential, commercial, local and state governments and currently serve the Federal Government’s Navy and GSA (General Services Administration) for there construction and environmental needs. Our management team and professional workmanship has proven our ability to provide top rate services at reasonable rate prices. Our professional staff includes fully licensed and experienced builders, estimators, quality control managers, superintendents and supervisors.

Skyland Distributing Co is an import and export company based out of 1 Overland Industrial Blvd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States.

Oleon brings you a natural chemistry. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerin, esters, dimers, technical oils, specialty oleochemicals and biodiesel. As a leading producer of oleochemicals made from renewable raw materials, our products combine high performance with ready biodegradability. At Oleon, we believe that a natural chemistry entails much more than just the production of our oleochemicals. That is why we attach great importance to all the people who matter to us. We invest in our employees, commit to long-term relationships with our clients, communicate openly with our suppliers and respect our neighbors. We believe that all these factors contribute to a natural chemistry with all our stakeholders, including the wider community in which we do business, which benefits all levels of our supply chain. Oleon’s natural chemistry is everywhere. We offer our oleochemical building blocks and ingredients in a large variety of markets such as: Crop protection, Cosmetics, Industrial Ingredients, Lubricants, Nutrition ,Oilfield, Coatings, Detergents and many more. The trade name of our products is Radia®, which are used in a wide range of industries as raw materials, ingredients or additives (enhancing the properties of the end product). These oleochemicals are used for their functional properties such as chemical reactivity, lubricity, stabilization of emulsions, etc. The industry also attaches great value to the fact that most oleochemicals are completely non-toxic, and do not cause skin or eye irritation. Our global commercial, finance, purchasing and HR functions are based at Ertvelde near Ghent (Belgium). We have two production sites in Belgium (Ertvelde and Oelegem), one in Germany (Emmerich), one in Compiègne (France), one in Port Klang (Malaysia) and one in Conroe (USA). We have a number of sales affiliates in all continents.