Staff Report
Michael Kohlfeld, president of Kohlfeld Companies announced the acquisition of the majority of Bluff City's assets by Kohlfeld Distributing, with a targeted closing date ofJuly 20. As part of this transaction, Kohlfeld Distributing will assume the sales and distribution rights for the brands acquired from Bluff City.
"All of us at Bluff City Beer Company, past and present, wish to thank Southeast Missouri for 91 years of support," said Kathy Bess Holloway, President of Bluff City Beer. "We are confident the family-owned Kohlfeld Distributing will continue to serve the needs of our customers into the future."
Courtland Kohlfeld, VP of Sales and Marketing, said "the addition of leading industry brands such as Miller Lite, Milwaukee's Best, Leinenkugel's, Boulevard, Lagunitas, and many others, to our current strong portfolio of Coors Light, Blue Moon, Corona, Modelo, Sam Adams and Heineken enables us to operate more effectively in a constantly changing and competitive marketplace."
Mark Kohlfeld, VP and General Manager, said "the increased volume strengthens Kohlfeld's ability toprovide excellent service to all our retail partners and loyal customers throughout Southeast Missouri.
"Kohlfeld Distributing recently completed a major expansion to our facility in Jackson, Missouri, and will begin shortly on a significant addition to our Poplar Bluff, Missouri building as well."
Kohlfeld Distributing was founded in 1968 by Leo A. and Blanche T. Kohlfeld, doing business in four counties in Southeast Missouri.
Mike Kohlfeld said, "we are pleased to complete this significant addition to the company on our 50th Anniversary Year."