Heritage Pool Supply Group Adds Four Locations to its Platform with the Acquisition of Cinderella, Inc.
January 4, 2022
McKinney, TX – January 4th, 2022:
Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc. (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired Cinderella, Inc. (“Cinderella” or the “Company”), a leading family-owned wholesale distributor of pool and spa products in the Midwest, effective December 30, 2021. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, Cinderella was founded in 1955 by brothers Bob & Mark Jaffe and is run today by Mark’s son, David. The Company operates three additional branches in Grand Rapids and Livonia, Michigan, and Indianapolis, Indiana, and currently employs a team of 90 people. David and Tom Connelly, Cinderella’s President, will continue to lead Cinderella’s dedicated employee base under the existing brand, ensuring continuity and consistency for customers, suppliers, and employees.
Matt McDermott, President of Heritage, commented, “We are pleased to welcome David and the entire Cinderella team to the Heritage family. Cinderella is an ideal addition to our Midwest region and allows us to expand our service platform and product offering across Michigan, Indiana, and beyond. Announcing our new partnership with Cinderella is the first step in kicking off a new year of exciting growth following a foundational year in 2021 for the Heritage family.”
David Jaffe, CEO of Cinderella, commented, “The Jaffe family is pleased to have found a partner in Heritage that will carry on the 67-year legacy of Cinderella in the pool and spa industry. Partnering with Heritage, the second largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool products in North America, will offer consistency and added resources for our customers, our vendor partners, and our employees. Our team looks forward to exceeding our customers’ expectations and serving our industry for decades to come.”
About Heritage Pool Supply Group
Heritage Pool Supply Group’s vision is to grow by forming a network of the best independent distributors to provide exceptional customer service while increasing our value as a trusted growth partner to top manufacturers in the industry. Our mission is to help our family of companies achieve new heights and provide opportunities for all employees to grow, thrive, and advance with the company for decades to come. We currently operate a family of 15 distinct local brands encompassing 91 locations across 23 states. Heritage Pool Supply Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRS Distribution Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held wholesale distributors in the United States.