Direct Distributing

Imperial Beverage is a local beverage distributing company that offers services throughout Michigan. Operational for more than 50 years, its products are available through a network of retailers and restaurants. The company provides beer from various brands, including Coors, Labatt, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Zima, Sierra Nevada and Grolsch Lager. Imperial Beverage offers Columbia Crest, Forest Glen, Franzia, Sutter Home, Jacob Creek and Shady Lane brands of wines. It designs and participates in fundraising programs. The company additionally offers liquor and soda from various brands. It is located in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Being in operation since 1921, I.H.S Distributing Company is a distributor of some of the world s best breweries and winemakers. Based in Kalamazoo, Mich., it specializes in assisting retail owners of supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants with selection and pricing of their own offering of beverage choices. Formerly known as I.H. Sklansky Beverage Company, the firm offers a broad range of products, such as Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft, Old English, Mickey's, Hacker Pschor, Quilmes and Leinenkugel's, to name a few. Some of its supplier partners include Freestone Pickles of Bangor, Michigan and BSN Physique & Performance Products.