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Network Distribution and Packaging Distributors of America Announced the Intent to Combine Organizations Into a Single, National Platform

December 30, 2025
Network Distribution® (“Network”) and Packaging Distributors of America (“PDA”), leading providers of supply chain solutions in the packaging industry, today announced the intent to combine organizations into a single, national platform.

The strategic combination will make a meaningful difference through the supply chain as the packaging landscape continues to experience a rapid pace of change. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

George Strobel, President of PDA stated, “This partnership is rooted in a shared vision and mutual respect for what each has built independently.  The expertise of PDA provides a cornerstone of excellence and unmatched capability that will ensure our collective future.”

Alan Tomblin, President and CEO of Network reinforced the idea sharing his thoughts, “Bringing these entities together creates a new, more resilient organization that combines our shared heritage of innovation with a scale that allows us to solve even greater challenges for our customers.  We’re excited to move forward as a stronger, unified force.”

The newly formed organization will unite the complementary offerings of each organization and serve the market as a definitive resource for diverse product solutions and innovative packaging engineering. The combined entity will operate out of Schaumburg, IL.

 

About Network Distribution
Network Distribution, with worldwide revenue of $25 billion, is a leading B2B distributor. The company is designed to deliver supply management solutions at critical points in the supply chain. From industrial packaging to janitorial supplies and foodservice disposables, Network provides customers innovative product solutions supported by the power of local service and expertise. With over 1,100 distribution centers in more than fifty-two countries, Network improves lives and creates value by enabling local, regional, and global businesses to be their best. For more information visit networkdistribution.com.

 

About Packaging Distributors of America
PDA is committed to developing custom packaging solutions. We marry engineering and technology with environmentally-responsible practices to deliver consistency in customer relations, services, products, and handling. With a community-first approach, we are the complete source for product diversity, knowledge and education, and ingenuity in packaging.  For more information, visit www.pdachain.com.