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Spartan Chemical Awarded 2025 Partner of the Year

Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, was awarded the exclusive honor of being named Imperial Brady’s 2025 Partner of the Year.

Spartan Chemical was presented with the Partner of the Year award in recognition of the partner who delivers platinum-level performance across every dimension of the business — from sales and operations to customer support and innovation. This partner has consistently helped drive growth, strengthen our partnership, and raise the bar for excellence.

“We are extremely honored and thankful to Imperial Brady for this recognition,” said John Swigart, President, Spartan Chemical Company. “The Partner of the Year award is a representation of the companywide culture and commitment to our customer, the distributor. Spartan has made significant investments in support of our distributors’ sales efforts growing both our team and our resources. I am truly proud to say that each and every employee at Spartan has contributed towards this achievement.”

“Our strongest supplier partnerships are built around a shared commitment to serving customers and driving mutual growth,” said Mark Allen, Chief Merchandising Officer. “Spartan Chemical consistently demonstrates that commitment, and we’re pleased to recognize them as our Partner of the Year.”

The award was presented to Spartan Chemical by Jason Tillis, Chief Executive Officer, Mark Allen, Chief Merchandising Officer, Jeff Burdick, Senior Vice President, Sourcing & Bids. Spartan Chemical was represented by Doug Peterson, Vice President of Corporate Accounts, Cali Sartor, Vice President, Marketing, Bryan Mangum, Vice President, Sales, Dee Womack, Southwest Divisional Manager, Jerred Attanasio, Director of Building Service Contractors, David Muhr, Northeast Divisional Manager, Tarren Wethington, West Coast Divisional Manager, Steven Comfort, Midwest Divisional Manager, and Josh Belcher, Southeast Divisional Manager.

About Spartan Chemical Company

At Spartan Chemical Company, we make clean simple®. We are a recognized leader in cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market. As a proud US employer, Spartan formulates and manufactures high quality products from our state-of-the-art facility in Maumee, OH and sells both domestically and internationally through a select network of distribution. Spartan’s products and services are used in building service contractors, education, food service and processing, health care, industrial, lodging/hospitality, and vehicle care markets.

About Imperial Brady

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, the company delivers national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, Imperial Brady goes beyond distribution. It delivers Supplies + Support, bringing expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus.