Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.southernwine.com
Employees: 10,300
Employee growth: 0.0%

Fueled by alcohol and nicotine, Southern Wine & Spirits of America brews up market dominance. The firm is the #1 US distributor of wine and spirits. It represents more than 1,500 wine, beer, and spirits suppliers from around the world, offering some 5,000 different brands. The company ships more than 70 million cases a year and has operations in nearly 30 US states. Southern Wine & Spirits of America imported products include Grolsch and Steinlager beers; cigars, such as Don Diego and Montecristo; and nonalcoholic beverages, including Clamato and Rose's Lime Juice. Southern Wine & Spirits of America was founded in Florida in 1968.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2006:
Sales: $6,980.0M
One year growth: 7.4%

Officers:
Chairman and CEO; Chairman, Southern/Glazer¿s Distributors of America: Harvey R. Chaplin
President and COO; CEO, Southern/Glazer¿s Distributors of America: Wayne E. Chaplin
First VP and Treasurer: Tobacco Brokers & Distributors

Competitors:
Sunbelt Beverage
Constellation Brands
National Distributing