2010
Imperial is awarded Craft Beer Distributor of the Year by the Brewer’s Association.
Timeline Post Type Description
2023
Imperial builds a new 10,000 square foot warehouse and office facility in Traverse City.
2018
Imperial purchases Bayside Beverage in Ishpeming, adding an 18,000 square foot warehouse in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
2017
Imperial obtains an ADA certification and begins distributing spirits statewide
2015
Imperial relocates our Southeast facility from Plymouth to a 25,000 square foot warehouse and office building in Livonia.
2012
Imperial moves their Kalamazoo warehouse to a new facility on Emerald Drive. The main 276,000 square foot location with an additional 200,000 square feet available ensures room for growth for years to come.
2009
Further acquisitions grow our portfolio (Estate Wine & Spirits, Leone Imports, South End Beverage)
2005
Imperial acquires Craft Distributing
2000
Elite Brands of Michigan becomes part of the business with Bradford & Gerry Hammerschmidt, expanding the delivery area to statewide
1995
Imperial moves to a new facility on Manchester Road in Kalamazoo