Quadra Announces Acquisition of Bell Chem, Accelerating Growth and Strengthening Market Position
Vaudreuil, Quebec, April 1st, 2025 – Quadra, a leader in North American ingredient distribution, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bell Chem on April 1st, 2025, a diversified ingredient distributor based in Longwood, Florida, whose mission it is to provide the highest quality products along with personalized customer service. This strategic acquisition underscores both companies’ dedication to excellence and reinforces their ability to deliver even greater value to the market.
“We are so happy to welcome Bell Chem to the Quadra family,” said Anne Marie Infilise, President & CEO. “Their exceptional reputation, aligned values, customer-centric model, and talented team make them a perfect fit. The activities and people of Bell Chem are very complementary to those of Quadra. Through this acquisition, both companies will leverage their collective strengths to create a stronger combined entity which will provide exceptional value for our customers, suppliers, and employees. This collaboration will allow us to accelerate our growth, expand our capabilities, and continue to provide top-tier products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
“Much like Quadra, Bell Chem is a family-owned company that has built a strong legacy of quality and reliability,” said John Cervo, co-founder, Bell Chem. “Ola Williams-Milam and I care deeply about this company, and we are delighted to have found such a perfect partner in Quadra. We are happy for our fellow colleagues at Bell Chem and will look to continued success for them. This acquisition will allow us to scale our impact while remaining true to the values and vision that have defined our company. Together, we will set new benchmarks for excellence in ingredient distribution.”
The integration process between Quadra and Bell Chem is expected to be seamless, ensuring continued high-quality service and support for customers. Current customers, suppliers and partners can expect a smooth transition with enhanced capabilities and resources to meet their needs even more effectively.
About Quadra
Established in 1976, Quadra is a market leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients across North America. Quadra has a vast distribution network, and its ingredient division offers a broad range of high-quality nutritional and functional ingredients, nutritional supplements, pharma, industrial chemicals, CASE, formulated adhesives, Energy and Mining.
Quadra partners with the world’s best suppliers to provide an extensive and innovative product portfolio. Its people set them apart from the rest, offering specialized services and dedicated teams committed to delivering tailored, value-added solutions to its customers.
With exclusive partnerships with premier manufacturers and a coveted status as the preferred supplier for some of North America’s most illustrious companies, Quadra is not just another distributor—it’s a different kind of company.
About Bell Chem
Founded in 1992, Bell Chem is a trusted supplier of high-quality chemicals and raw materials for the food, pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial, and water treatment industries. They also partner with Safe Chem to offer C-san™ sanitation blends for citrus and food & beverage processing.
With a 50,000+ sq ft warehouse and a dedicated fleet, they provide reliable daily deliveries and have several world-class seaports just a few hours away from Central Florida, along with low outbound freight rates, making them perfectly positioned to serve as your reliable supplier on a local, national, and international level.
At Bell Chem, exceptional service is a priority. Their knowledgeable team delivers personalized support, rigorous quality control, and seamless order fulfillment to meet business needs with precision and care.
