What ACR does

ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC) is a North American foodservice packaging and operational supplies distributor that provides a single-stream portfolio of over 6,000 SKUs to foodservice operators, distributors, and national accounts across the U.S. and Canada. The company traces to AmerCare, founded in 1987, and was reorganized under Oridian Capital Partners (formerly HCI Equity Partners) starting in 2014, with the umbrella AmerCareRoyal brand formed through the 2016 merger of AmerCare, JRMI, and Royal Paper Products. Under sponsor ownership, ACR has executed 11 strategic acquisitions through July 2026 (most recently RediBagUSA), building a brand family that includes PrimeWare, Ross & Wallace, McNairn Packaging, 511 FoodService (rebranded ACR Canada in 2026), Team Three Group/GIS, The Ocala Group, Mat-Pac, and Thermosource Tooling & Manufacturing. The company completed an enterprise rebrand to "ACR" in 2024 to unify all sub-brands under a single identity.

ACR generates revenue by selling disposable foodservice packaging, janitorial and sanitation supplies, protective wear, cutlery, takeout containers, point-of-sale products, and custom/private-label solutions through direct sales to national accounts, a broad distributor and reseller network (with a $4,000 minimum order for prepaid freight), direct-to-operator fulfillment, and a separate ACR Container Solutions arm that provides import logistics, container-mixing, and white-glove delivery to foodservice and medical supply distributors. The operating platform spans nine North American facilities with more than 1 million square feet of warehouse space holding over 4 million cases of product, supplemented by manufacturing in Whitby (Ontario), Westfield (Massachusetts), and Hammond (Louisiana). Internationally, ACR maintains a sourcing and quality infrastructure anchored by 15+ dedicated inspectors and 25+ supply chain staff stationed across Asia, and processes approximately 5,000 ocean containers per year through Team Three Group. The technology stack combines proprietary container-mixing and consolidated ocean freight logistics, AQL-based multi-tier product testing, real-time tracking and forecasting collaboration, custom private-label development, and emerging agentic AI capabilities, the latter of which earned ACR a 2026 MACH Alliance Impact Award. Reported operational performance metrics include 98% on-time delivery (McNairn U.S.) and 100% Good Distribution Practice compliance (Fort Worth).

The customer base includes named national accounts such as Chipotle (2024 Supplier of the Year for Partnership & Growth), Qdoba (2024 Food & Packaging Supplier of the Year), Wawa (2023 Supplier of the Year, Strategic Sourcing Non-Foods), City Barbeque (2023 Vendor of the Year), US Foods (2025 Vendor of the Year, Non-Foods, awarded to Team Three Group), Gordon Food Service (2024 Cornerstone Partner), and The United Group (2026 Supplier of the Year, Silver), supported by a leadership team including CEO Scott Milberg, CCO Brandon Clairmont, COO Brett Barnello, CFO Paul Patek, CHRO Rhona Fromm, CIO Thai Vong, and VP of Supply Chain Adam Milberg.

Name

ACR

Legal name

AmerCareRoyal, LLC

Website

https://weareacr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC) is a North American foodservice packaging and operational supplies distributor that provides over 6,000 SKUs to operators, distributors, and national accounts through nine facilities, proprietary container-mixed global sourcing, and a portfolio of acquired sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Packaging and Operational Supplies

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper-Based Foodservice Packaging (Cups, Lids, Trays, Takeout Containers) (IMALACAJ), Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI), Foodservice & Single-Use Plastic Packaging (Cups, Lids, Cutlery) Manufacturing (IMANAEAI), Foodservice & Kitchen Cleaning (Warewashing) Distribution (CRAOAGAH)

Keywords

• Foodservice packaging
• Operational supplies
• Janitorial supplies
• Sanitation products
• Protective wear

Headquarters

HQ city

Exton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Packaging & Supplies Sales: ACR generates revenue primarily through the sale of foodservice packaging and operational supplies including paper bags, containers, cutlery, protective wear, cleaning supplies, and more to foodservice operators, distributors, and national accounts across North America. Products are sold through direct sales and distributor channels with a minimum order of $4,000.
2. Private Label & Contract Packaging: ACR develops and delivers custom private label products and contract packaging solutions for customers, enhancing brand equity and customer recognition through tailored product suites.
3. Global Sourcing & Logistics Services: ACR Container Solutions provides end-to-end global sourcing, manufacturing quality control, inventory management, and logistics services including ocean freight, ground transportation, and white-glove logistics service for North American foodservice and medical supply distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC) supplies foodservice packaging and operational supplies to distributors and foodservice operators across North America. The company offers more than 6,000 SKUs spanning bags, paper products, cutlery, containers, protective wear, and janitorial/sanitation items. It serves foodservice, janitorial, sanitation, education, industrial, hospitality, and healthcare end markets.

Product overview

ACR (AmerCareRoyal, LLC) is a single-stream resource for essential packaging and preparation products serving the foodservice, janitorial, sanitation, education, industrial, hospitality, and healthcare industries. The company operates a platform-plus-modules model, offering over 6,000 SKUs through a unified brand while maintaining several acquired sub-brands including PrimeWare (eco-friendly/compostable products), Epic by ACR (premium thermoformed containers), Ross & Wallace (American-made paper bags), RediBagUSA (reusable bags), McNairn Packaging (specialty bags and liners), 511 FoodService/ACR Canada (Canadian market), Mat-Pac (private label and contract packaging), Thermosource Tooling & Manufacturing (thermoformed/injection molded packaging), Team Three Group/GIS (import and logistics), and The Ocala Group (global sourcing). The product portfolio spans bags, paper products, protective wear (gloves, aprons), cutlery, containers/takeout, operational supplies, guest checks, and more. Supporting the product offering are integrated services including global supply chain and logistics, ACR Container Solutions (ocean freight, private branding, warehouse services), and quality assurance with global inspection capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrimeWare: Eco-friendly line of products made from natural, compostable, and sustainable materials for foodservice operations
• Ross & Wallace
• Plenty
• Epic by ACR
• ACR Container Solutions
• ACR Canada

Products and services

• Foodservice Bags Disposable bags used in foodservice operations including paper and plastic bag SKUs sold to distributors and foodservice operators.
• Paper Products Paper-based foodservice items such as napkins, wrappers, and related disposable paper supplies sold to distributors and operators.
• Disposable Cutlery Single-use cutlery items including forks, knives, and spoons supplied to foodservice operators and distributors.
• Food Containers Takeaway and packaging containers for foodservice operations across restaurant, hospitality, and institutional end markets.
• Protective Wear Personal protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, and related items used in foodservice and janitorial/sanitation operations.
• Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies Cleaning and sanitation products sold to foodservice, education, industrial, hospitality, and healthcare customers alongside packaging items.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time delivery rate at McNairn Packaging US
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Supplier NetworkcoreOthersACR has cultivated strong supplier relationships with teams stationed in overseas manufacturing centers, enabling definition of specifications tailored to customer needs and ensuring product consistency and quality. The network includes suppliers across Asia and multiple geographies, creating redundancy in the supply chain that ensures continuity of supply.
• Ross & Wallace Paper Products (ACR Brand)coreOthersRoss & Wallace (founded 1951, acquired December 2021) is an ACR brand producing American-made paper bags, merchandise bags, self-opening sacks, heavy-duty paper bags, and paper roll products from a 100,000-square-foot facility in Hammond, Louisiana with rail access. Known for designing and patenting custom bag-making machines.
• McNairn Packaging (ACR Brand)coreOthersMcNairn Packaging (founded 1882, acquired November 2019) is an ACR brand with manufacturing facilities in Whitby, Ontario (Canada) and Westfield, Massachusetts (US). Produces specialty bags, waxed paper, laminated paper, and custom-printed papers for foodservice, supermarket, bakery, and food-processing markets with 140+ years of experience.
• 511 FoodService / ACR Canada (ACR Brand)coreOthers511 FoodService (founded 1992, acquired 2017, rebranded as ACR Canada June 2026) is an ACR brand headquartered in Milton, Ontario with a sourcing office in Shenzhen, China. Serves Canadian foodservice and retail businesses with over 1,000 SKUs including gloves, barrier wear, packaging, cutlery, and cleaning tools. Awarded multiple Vendor of the Year recognitions.
• Team Three Group / GIS (ACR Brand)coreOthersTeam Three Group (founded 2009, acquired February 2023) is ACR's largest acquisition to date. Provides tailored product-and-service platforms with import solutions, operating from Chesterfield, MO and Hong Kong with warehouses in St. Louis, MO and Vacaville, CA. Ships nearly 5,000 ocean containers per year.
• Thermosource Tooling & Manufacturing / TTM (ACR Brand)coreOthersThermosource Tooling & Manufacturing (founded 2004, acquired January 2024) is an ACR brand providing differentiated capabilities for integrated packaging design in thermoformed and injection molded packaging solutions.
• Mat-Pac (ACR Brand)coreOthersMat-Pac (founded 1988, acquired October 2024) is an ACR brand specializing in global sourcing, private labeling, and contract packaging. Operates with a national team of 16 professionals in a remote-first structure, offering Captiva, Sanibel, and Dine-Out proprietary brands.
• The Ocala Group (ACR Brand)coreOthersThe Ocala Group (founded 2009, acquired 2017) is an ACR brand providing global sourcing, manufacturing, and transportation solutions for the foodservice industry. Headquartered in Long Island, NY with teams across India, the Philippines, and China. Known for proprietary logistics platform and containerized factory-direct service capabilities.
• RediBagUSAcoreOthersRediBagUSA (founded 1957, acquired July 2026) is ACR's eleventh acquisition. A well-established supplier of reusable retail bags, high-quality paper products, and sustainable packaging solutions serving grocery, restaurant, deli, medical, and industrial markets. Known for patented products and broad customization capabilities.
• Greenberg Traurig, LLPminorOthersGreenberg Traurig, LLP served as legal counsel to ACR for the RediBagUSA acquisition transaction.
• PMCFminorOthersPMCF acted as financial advisor to RediBagUSA for the acquisition transaction.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BradyPLUS: Distributor of janitorial, sanitation, foodservice, and industrial supplies across North America. Awarded ACR its 2024 Supply Chain Excellence Award, demonstrating the close distributor-partner relationship and direct product/customer overlap with ACR's janitorial and foodservice distribution business.
• Pactiv Evergreen: One of the largest manufacturers of foodservice and food packaging products in North America, producing cups, containers, cutlery, and tableware. Direct competitor to ACR's foodservice disposables and takeout container portfolio, with overlapping customer base among major foodservice distributors and QSR chains.
• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice packaging manufacturer offering tableware, cups, containers, and food-on-the-go solutions. ACR's CCO Brandon Clairmont previously held executive roles at Huhtamaki, highlighting the direct competitive overlap and similar enterprise foodservice customer focus.
• Sabert Corporation: Foodservice packaging manufacturer offering sustainable and traditional packaging solutions for foodservice operators. Comparable product mix in takeout containers, tableware, and eco-friendly packaging competing directly with ACR's PrimeWare and Epic by ACR lines.
• Imperial Dade: Leading distributor of foodservice packaging, janitorial, and sanitation supplies across North America. Direct competitor to ACR's wholesale distribution business with similar product breadth, distributor relationships, and national account focus.
• Genpak: Manufacturer of foodservice packaging including hinged containers, tableware, and custom packaging solutions. Operates in the same foodservice disposable product category as ACR, with similar distributor and operator customer channels across North America.
• Dart Container Corporation: Privately held US manufacturer of foodservice disposables including cups, containers, lids, cutlery, and foam packaging. Comparable product portfolio, customer base (foodservice operators and distributors), and private ownership structure make Dart a core direct peer to ACR.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco: Largest broad-line foodservice distributor in North America. While primarily a customer of ACR through its distribution channel, Sysco's private label and in-house sourcing initiatives make it both a critical channel partner and a potential competitive threat in foodservice supplies.
• Berry Global (Amcor): Global packaging giant offering rigid and flexible packaging across foodservice, consumer goods, and healthcare. While broader and more diversified than ACR, its foodservice division competes with ACR in takeout containers, cutlery, and paper-based packaging through legacy Berry/Hexacomb product lines.
• Gordon Food Service: Major broad-line foodservice distributor serving restaurants and foodservice operators across North America. Named 511 FoodService (an ACR brand) its 2024 Excellence in Service Award as a Cornerstone Partner, reflecting both the customer relationship and broader channel overlap with ACR's distribution business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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