ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30, 2026—Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) today announced the successful completion of its transaction with Columbia Distributing (Columbia) for Columbia to acquire key brand distribution rights in Oregon and Washington.
“Closing this transaction reflects the commitment and collaboration of many people across both organizations,” said Marc Sachs, President and Chief Executive Officer of RNDC. “Throughout the process, our focus remained on supporting our associates, honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers, and ensuring a thoughtful transition. I want to thank our associates and our partners at Columbia for their professionalism and dedication in bringing this transaction to a successful close.”
“This is an important step forward for Columbia and for the supplier and customer partners we serve across our territory,” said Chris Steffanci, Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Distributing. “Our focus has been on making this transition the right way — with discipline, care, and a strong commitment to continuity. We are excited to welcome these brands and new teammates supporting them through Columbia’s well established total beverage route to market across Oregon and Washington.”
RNDC worked diligently with Columbia throughout this process to support an orderly transition for associates, suppliers, and customers across the impacted markets.
The completion of this transaction reflects the satisfaction of the closing conditions under the terms of the purchase agreement and is a testament to the efforts of the many associates whose work made the transition possible.
About Republic National Distributing Company
As a leading beverage alcohol distributor specializing in wine and spirits, RNDC brings the industry’s brightest talent together to ignite opportunity for suppliers, customers, and associates. Through strong relationships across the on- and off-premise, RNDC helps build brands, drive execution, and connect products with the consumers they are intended to serve. Guided by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and long-term partnership, RNDC is focused on being the most valuable partner to all we serve.
With roots extending before Prohibition and a forward-looking approach to distribution, RNDC operates within the three-tier system at the intersection of craft, scale, and execution. The company works in the rare space where passion for the category meets unrelenting quality, continuously raising the bar for beverage alcohol distribution and delivering meaningful value across the industry.
