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Doll Distributing Snapshot
“Building Brands. Building Relationships.”
Doll Distributing was founded by Merlin and Edith Doll when they purchased Simmons Distributing of Hastings, Nebraska with a starting inventory of 2260 cases, 33 Budweiser kegs, 355 Goetz cases and 7 tap accounts. On December 23, 1965 Doll Distributing sold the Hastings distributorship and purchased Michaels Distributing of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The second generation of Jeff, Mark, Tami, Scott, and Jay Doll purchased the company from their parents and looked for opportunities to expand the distributorship. On April 21, 1988 Doll Distributing took over the Red Oak territory. This expanded Doll Distributing to 11 counties from its original 3, bringing Doll Distributing services to 540 customers in Southwest Iowa.
On December 15, 2006 Doll Distributing purchased Nesbit Distributing of Des Moines which expanded Doll Distributing to 21 counties total and over 2000 Customers.
On November 9, 2007 Doll Distributing continued its growth by acquiring the Grinnell Beverage Company.
On December 10, 2010 Doll purchased Whittenburg Distributing of Spencer, Iowa and Kabrick Distributing of Britt, Iowa in North and Northwest Iowa The last acquisition was on May 1, 2015 when Doll purchased Hagen Distributing in Worthington, Minnesota.
On January 13, 2023 Doll Distributing expanded their craft business and footprint in Eastern Iowa, and now operate with river-to-river distribution.
Today, Doll Distributing’s third generation of Andrew Doll, Lauren Doll-Sheeder, George Doll, and Gus Doll are now leading alongside second-generation members, Mark and Scott Doll.
Throughout the history of Doll Distributing, they have been committed to being a leader in technology and innovation. Doll’s entire storage facilities are temperature controlled year-round to ensure product reliability. These distribution centers ensure your products are protected from the harmful effects of temperature variations. Doll has invested in state-of-the-art technology, providing our customers with the industry’s highest in-stock rate and shipping accuracy. Doll Distributing has continued its mission and vision by continuously striving to be the best beverage distributor in the industry measured by their communication, customer service, efficient processes and growth.
The second generation of Jeff, Mark, Tami, Scott, and Jay Doll purchased the company from their parents and looked for opportunities to expand the distributorship. On April 21, 1988 Doll Distributing took over the Red Oak territory. This expanded Doll Distributing to 11 counties from its original 3, bringing Doll Distributing services to 540 customers in Southwest Iowa.
On December 15, 2006 Doll Distributing purchased Nesbit Distributing of Des Moines which expanded Doll Distributing to 21 counties total and over 2000 Customers.
On November 9, 2007 Doll Distributing continued its growth by acquiring the Grinnell Beverage Company.
On December 10, 2010 Doll purchased Whittenburg Distributing of Spencer, Iowa and Kabrick Distributing of Britt, Iowa in North and Northwest Iowa The last acquisition was on May 1, 2015 when Doll purchased Hagen Distributing in Worthington, Minnesota.
On January 13, 2023 Doll Distributing expanded their craft business and footprint in Eastern Iowa, and now operate with river-to-river distribution.
Today, Doll Distributing’s third generation of Andrew Doll, Lauren Doll-Sheeder, George Doll, and Gus Doll are now leading alongside second-generation members, Mark and Scott Doll.
Throughout the history of Doll Distributing, they have been committed to being a leader in technology and innovation. Doll’s entire storage facilities are temperature controlled year-round to ensure product reliability. These distribution centers ensure your products are protected from the harmful effects of temperature variations. Doll has invested in state-of-the-art technology, providing our customers with the industry’s highest in-stock rate and shipping accuracy. Doll Distributing has continued its mission and vision by continuously striving to be the best beverage distributor in the industry measured by their communication, customer service, efficient processes and growth.
