Zink Corp. Strikes a Deal With Ohio Distributor

The Zink Corp., based in Columbus, Ohio, anticipates that it will acquire Scotsman Mid-Ohio by mid-April, the former announced this week.

Under the anticipated deal, the businesses are expected to operate independently, however, Scotsman Mid-Ohio—which distributes Scotsman Ice and Kold Draft commercial ice machine products to the Dayton, Columbus and Pittsburgh areas—would compliment Zink’s distribution arm, ZCS Distribution. Scotsman Mid-Ohio leader John Weatherwax will continue in his role.

“We have built [Scotsman Mid-Ohio] on the principle that if you treat your customers and employees with integrity, and offer outstanding service and products, then you have a great chance for success,” says President Tom Weatherwax in a statement provided by Zink. “We were looking for a company that could help us carry forward that mission, and someone that shared our core values. We found that in Zink. I am especially excited to have our team join Zink’s ESOP, become shareholders and participate in the company’s collective future.”