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Dpi Midwest has undergone a major transition, growing from 68,000 square foot facility into a 168,000 square foot state-of –the art modern distribution facility complete with a cut-and-wrap cheese operation. We have always taken great pride in the quality and variety of products we provide to the retail deli and bakery food service market, and now are able to bring the same dedication in serving the grocery, dairy and natural foods retail market.

In addition to offering superior products and Services, we strive to be exemplary business Partners with our customers. Our greatest Satisfaction comes from helping our customers Grow their businesses.

When a group of energetic, enthusiastic professionals who are experts in their field join forces, the result is a company with the ability to exceed customer expectations. We believe DPI Midwest is just such a company. Our enthusiasm for the products we provide to clients is evident in every aspect of our work. As a team, we believe in building long term, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and take great pride in facilitating the growth of their businesses.

 

DPI Midwest
600 E. Brook Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-364-9704 Phone
847-364-9702 Fax

Andrew Kramer
President

Jim Paul
CFO

Mike Ellis
VP Sales and Marketing

Bill Rutherford
Director of Account Executives

Gene Hamilton
VP of Operations

Marc Rosenthal
Sr. Director Grocery  Merchandising

Ed Krupnik
Category Manager

Steven Casto
Category Manager

Dan Ellis
Director of Procurement

Joseph Plueger
Director Grocery  Merchandising

Pamela Wilkosz
Marketing Manager

Amy O’Brien
Director of Human Resources

  General Information   Key Strengths
Years in business Since 1956
Items/lines carried: 11.500
Facilities: Freezer- 38,000 square feet
Refrigerator- 60,000 square feet
Dry Grocery- 70,000 square feet  
Fleet Size: 30
Employees: 194
Area of Coverage: Midwest region, including Chicago Metro, Central and Northern Illinois, Lower two- thirds of Wisconsin, Northern and Central Indiana and Southern Michigan including Metro Detroit, Rochester and The Twin Cities, Minnesota and St. Louis, Missouri
Area of Expertise: Deli/bakery, meat/fowl, upscale foodservice markets, ethnic and specialty grocery, natural frozen
Categories: Cheese, meats, breads, desserts, Grocery and dairy
Service Highlights: We are able to offer our vendor’s access to two markets by servicing both the retail and foodservice sectors. All trucks deliver multi temperature and we offer next day delivery
Organization Memberships: Merchandising Executive Club, IDDBA, American Culinary Federation, NASFT
Cut and Wrap: We offer a full range of domestic cheeses that are hand wrapped, cryovaced, and offer them in 5 pound boxes. We also offer a variety of cubed cheeses in popular flavors, as well as the capability of pre-pricing on hand wrapped and cryovaced cheeses upon request

Technology: As part of DPI Specialty Foods, we are able to provide our customers with the latest technological services. We are also able to support all forms of electronic ordering and product movement. Our sales representatives are equipped with computer laptops, providing current inventory and sales history

Sales: We have two separate sales forces, one for retail business and one for foodservice. Each group, through its collective knowledge and experience provides detailed sales support and services to our customers and our vendors

Marketing: Our experienced staff of marketing professionals, working with our vendors, provides and supports customized programs tailored to our clients. We have in-depth understanding of both the retail and foodservice markets. We believe by offering products from both sectors, DPI offers a unique opportunity for our customers

Warehousing: Our modern facilities and advanced technology enable us to handle refrigerated, frozen and non-perishable products simultaneously, unlike some distributors that have dry receiving and loading docks only. The cold supply chain integrity is essential, ensuring that our product integrity is never compromised

Distribution: We supply our sales and marketing to the greater Midwest region, customizing our programs to fit your needs

 

 

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