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Acorn Distributors Receives WBE Certification from the State of Indiana

Indianapolis—January 7, 2010— Acorn Distributors of Indianapolis recently received its WBE (Woman-owned Business Enterprise) certification from the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Division of the Indiana Department of Administration.  Acorn received certification for its wholesale distribution services, which includes paper products, janitorial equipment and institutional foodservices equipment.   

"This certification will allow Acorn to expand what we do best—providing industry-leading products and exceptional customer service—to the many organizations seeking minority-certified providers who can fulfill state contracts," states Jennifer Rosenberg, President. 

A national distributor of foodservice and janitorial supplies, chemicals and janitorial equipment, Acorn was founded in 1976 by Al Wachter and is now led by Rosenberg, who is Wachter’s daughter.

Acorn acquired Cottingham Paper in Columbus, OH, in 2007 to establish a second location from which to serve its Midwestern market. 

Acorn Distributors Acquires Cottingham Paper

Acorn Distributors, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN acquired of Cottingham Paper of Columbus, OH., in September 2007.

Founded in 1932 by Robert Cottingham, Cottingham Paper is considered one of central Ohio’s premier distributors of janitorial supplies and equipment, paper and disposable foodservice industries with approximately 60 employees.

Acorn will continue to operate out of the same Columbus, Ohio distribution facility with the same friendly staff and employees that customers have grown accustomed to over the years. This acquisition enables Acorn to improve both purchasing power and geographic representation, thereby improving the service and value to customers in Indiana, Ohio and the surrounding states.

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