We Have An exciting announcement:

Great Lakes Representatives & Frontline Edelston Group Announce Their Merger of Operations

Des Plaines, IL Release: April 1, 2024

We are extremely pleased to announce that effective April 1, 2024, Frontline Edelston Group will be merging with Great Lakes Representatives, Inc.  This strategic merger is a testament to our shared commitment to providing unparalleled service, expanding market reach, and delivering exceptional value to our clients and partners. By combining the strengths and expertise of both organizations, we have created a more versatile, and competitive entity that will better serve our customers(dealers) and manufacturers.

We are excited for the opportunities ahead for both our companies as we formally join as one.  Our greatest assets have always been our team members, and, by bringing our companies together we have made significant increase in the qualities of these assets. As we move forward together, we will be doing business under the Great Lakes Representatives company name.

Frontline Edelston Group, founded in 2006, brings a strategic opportunity to offer their sales and consulting expertise in the Mass Merchant, Hardware & Food and Drug channels.  Great Lakes welcomes new members of the Frontline team as both sales and support staff. With the addition of these Sales Professionals, we look forward to ensuring our manufacturers and customers’ continued growth.

GREAT LAKES REPRESENTATIVES

Great Lakes Representatives was founded in 1986, servicing retail channels of distribution: Home/Hardware/Auto/Food & Drug/Convenience Stores markets in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.  Great Lakes Representatives has provided our suppliers with value and gain on investment through understanding the unique requirements of our customer base, pull-through market knowledge, and an established infrastructure of people, systems, and processes.

Additional information about the services and market that we serve can be found on our company website: www.greatlakesreps.com

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

Sincerely,

Andrew McGuire - Kim Rosselle - Brian Ferron - Bill Burmeister – Frank Riolo – Jim MaCarthy & Jim Maggio