Portland-based Maletis Beverage, a distributor of domestic, craft and imported beers, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, and The Odom Corporation, a distributor of foreign and domestic beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, including Coca-Cola of Alaska, announced the formation of a joint venture called Odom-Maletis Beverage with plans to operate distribution facilities here in Bend.
Details of the new venture were not immediately available, but a press release issued by the newly-formed company says “in each market, Odom-Maletis Beverage will hire salespeople, delivery drivers and merchandisers.”
A press release posted on Maletis Beverage’s website says the “initial push will be into the Mid-Valley, Central and Southern Oregon areas currently not covered by either distributor,” and that “combined, the Odom Corporation, Maletis Beverage, and the newly formed Odom-Maletis Beverage will provide service to over 20,000 retailers in the four state region of Alaska, Washington, Idaho and Oregon.”
“As we expand our wine and non-alcohol products distribution network into Oregon, our joint venture with Maletis Beverage will create a superior route to market for our customers and suppliers,” Odom Corporation President and CEO John Odom said in a prepared statement. “We are excited to join with Rob and his team of professionals who bring excellent market penetration and service to the Oregon market.”
