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.

Frham Safety Products, Inc. provides safety equipment & apparel for the Nuclear and Industrial sectors. The company offers gloves, air hose realing units, air cooling and drying systems, air circulating face shields, mops, glove bags, disposable poly and tool bags, disposable products, contamination control materials, contamination control port ventilation systems, contamination control final survey monitors, containment drip funnels, containment tents, glove liners, disposable flame resistant coveralls, water soluble, disposable totes overshoe, dusting cloths, environmental filter systems, fabricated sheeting products, fabricated metal products, rain wear, flexible ducting, filters and vacuums, inserts for pocket radiation signs, towels, mobile outage system trailers, respirators, respirator cartridges, radiation tapes, roll goods, rope products, signs and tags, sleeving and tubing products, stanchions and swing gates, step off pads, and barrier systems, as well as anti-contamination suits, suit accessories, and gloves. It also provides aprons, back belts, boots, towers, scaffoldings, accessories, cable wraps, disposable garments, face shields and headgears, fall protection products, safety glasses and goggles, hard hats, and locks and lockouts. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Rock Hill, South Carolina with locations all over the USA.

Responsible for all financial reporting aspects of 7 countries, including consolidation - Indirectly supervise 7 country managers - Oversee and assist in the preparation of annual budgets and projections - Monitor all inter-company transactions to guarantee prompt payments - Developed new procedures to improve the monthly reporting process

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.

Our company was founded in 1977 by Jerry and Betty York and is now run by their two daughters and son-in-law. Truly Good Foods is certified in the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Women-Owned Small Business Program (WOSB). Our goal at Truly Good Foods is to produce the tastiest snacks for families to share for generations. We start with the highest quality ingredients and create snack mixes bursting with the bold flavors you love. With more than 3,000 snacks in our product line, Truly Good Foods is the ideal snack partner for your business. Truly Good Foods operates nationwide with sales and distribution offices in Reno, Orlando, Atlanta, Memphis, Washington DC, Dallas and Charlotte, NC.

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.

Tryon Distributing is a family-owned fine wine and craft beer wholesale distributor headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Based in Charlotte, NC, Europa is recognized as the industry leader in the distribution of nutritional supplements, sports drinks and accessories to not only mass market retailers, but also gyms, health food stores and specialty supplement retailers. Europa offers thousands of products and hundreds of brands. Europa's quick and complete deliveries allow businesses to keep "Just in Time"​ inventory. It's just what businesses need to stay competitive and profitable. Europa is committed to excellence in service, product assortment and customer satisfaction.