East Peoria distributing company founded in 1939 purchased by Nebraska firm

Nebraska-based AMCON Distributing Company has agreed to purchase Burklund Distributors of East Peoria.

Burklund delivers food service products to places like convenience stores all across the Midwest. AMCON will continue to operate Burklund from its locations in East Peoria and Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Burklund Distributors is a third-generation company founded in 1939.

“We are honored that Jon Burklund and Rob Hackett have chosen AMCON to continue the legacy andstewardship of this third-generation family held business that was established by Edwin Burklund in 1939,and grown by Dale Burklund,” said Christopher H. Atayan, AMCON’s chairman and chief executiveofficer. “We warmly welcome all the Burklund associates, customers and vendors to our AMCON Family. AMCON recognizes and will continue to support the community services of central Illinois that Burklund has a long tradition of sponsorship.”

The transition of Burklund Distributors is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, according to a news release.

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