Strategic acquisitions are a key component of Zep’s long-term growth strategy, and the expanded product offerings and new distribution channels they provide enable us to continue to offer our customers the products and services they need for their own future growth. We began to implement our acquisition strategy in fiscal 2010, and have since completed and integrated the acquisition of Amrep, Inc. and Niagara National, LLC, and certain assets and liabilities of Waterbury Companies, Inc. and Washtronics of America Inc. On January 31, 2012, we expanded our presence in Europe when we completed the purchase of all of the shares of Hale Group Limited based in the United Kingdom.
As a market-leading supplier of cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance solutions to the hospitality, food processing, manufacturing, government, automotive and institutional markets, Zep brings significant opportunities to independent providers serving similar or related customers. If you own or operate a strong-performing business and the opportunity to become a part of Zep resonates with your own growth plans, please contact Bob Collins, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at bob.collins@zep.com or at (404) 603-7568.