Matesich Distributing

What Matesich Distributing does

Matesich Distributing is a regional wholesale beverage distributor founded in 1928 and headquartered at 1190 East Main Street, Newark, Ohio. The company operates a single-location business that distributes a curated portfolio of national and craft beer brands — including Budweiser/Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, Yuengling Lager and Flight, Stella Artois, Hoop Tea, and Kona Big Wave — in three keg formats: full barrels (15.5 gallons), quarter barrels (7.75 gallons), and sixth barrels (5.17 gallons). Pricing is published on the company website, with full-barrel kegs ranging from approximately $184 to $251 including tax and deposit. The company does not operate a software platform; ordering occurs through direct pickup at the Newark location (Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM) and via phone (740-349-8686) or email ([email protected]), with an age-verification-gated website providing brand information, pricing transparency, and instructional content such as a "how to tap a keg" guide.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time keg sales, supplemented by equipment rental (Double and Single Tap Boxes, Containers, and Tappers, each requiring a refundable deposit plus a rental fee of $5–$25) and accessory sales such as sleeves of 50 cups at $11.00. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, serving two identified segments: individual consumers purchasing for personal/backyard use and event organizers (corporate events, weddings, festivals, private parties) as the primary use case, with the company explicitly offering party and event planning services. Matesich's competitive positioning rests on its status as an authorized distributor of multiple major brands in the Licking County trade area, its 1928 founding date, and credentials including Licking County Chamber of Commerce membership and Distributors Against Human Trafficking certification. The firm employs 101–250 people, has no disclosed parent company, no funding rounds, and no digital platform, APIs, or mobile applications.

Name

Matesich Distributing

Legal name

Matesich Distributing

Website

https://matesichbeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Matesich Distributing is a 1928-founded regional beer and beverage distributor based in Newark, Ohio, selling kegs of major national and craft brands (Budweiser, Yuengling, Stella Artois, Kona, Hoop Tea) and rental tapping equipment directly to individual consumers and event organizers in the Licking County trade area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Distribution

NAICS

Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Beverage & Keg Distribution (AFAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Beer distribution
• Keg sales
• Beverage wholesale
• Equipment rental
• Event planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beer and Beverage Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing beer and beverages including major brands such as Bud/Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, Yuengling Lager, Stella Artois, Hoop Tea, and Kona Big Wave. Products sold include full barrels (15.5 gallons), quarter barrels (7.75 gallons), and sixth barrels (5.17 gallons).
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of keg tapping equipment including Double Tap Boxes, Single Tap Boxes, Containers, and Tappers. Equipment requires deposits and generates rental fees.
3. Accessories Sales: Sale of party accessories including sleeves of cups (50 count) at $11.00 per sleeve.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Matesich Distributing is a regional wholesale beer and beverage distributor selling keg-format beer from major brands (Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, Yuengling, Stella Artois, Hoop Tea, Kona Big Wave) in full, quarter, and sixth barrel sizes. The company complements keg sales with keg tapping equipment rentals (tap boxes, containers, tappers), party accessory sales (cup sleeves), and event planning assistance for parties, weddings, corporate events, and festivals in the Newark, Ohio area.

Product overview

Matesich Distributing is a beverage distributing company operating as a single-location distributor of alcoholic beverages, primarily beer, serving the Newark, Ohio area. The company offers a portfolio of branded beer products from national suppliers (Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Busch, Yuengling, Stella Artois, Kona, Hoop Tea) available in multiple keg formats (1/2 barrel, 1/4 barrel, 1/6 barrel) for retail and event customers. The core offering centers on keg beer products, complemented by equipment rental services (tap boxes, containers, tappers) and party planning assistance. The company operates as a traditional wholesale distributor without a unified software platform—its product portfolio consists entirely of physical beverage products and related equipment/services.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Licking County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMatesich Distributing is a proud member of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, indicating local business community involvement and networking within the regional business ecosystem.
• Distributors Against Human TraffickingcoreOthersMatesich Distributing is certified as a Distributors Against Human Trafficking member, demonstrating commitment to ethical supply chain practices and human trafficking prevention in alcohol distribution.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/matesichbeer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matesich-distributing-co

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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