About Us

Heidelberg Distributing Company began in 1938, with founder Albert W. Vontz operating the business with “one man and one truck.” Today, Heidelberg services more than 26,000 retail and industry establishments across all counties in Ohio and Kentucky with our office locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Evendale, Lorain, Toledo, and Youngstown, Ohio, along with Hebron, Kentucky.

Family owned and operated for 84 years; Heidelberg was acquired by Redwood Holdings, another family-owned operation, in 2022. Heidelberg is committed to investing in our 1,700+ Associate base, beverage industry and our communities. With our longstanding history in this industry, Heidelberg continues to thrive, adapt, and lead the way to be our customers’ #1 choice.

1,674

Passionate Associates

2 MILLION

Square Feet of Warehouse

18,068

Beverages

300,000

Square Feet of Cooler Space

717

Suppliers

26,000

Retailers Throughout Ohio and Kentucky

Core Values

In 2004, Heidelberg established this set of core values to guide the principles of all Associates. These traits, or qualities, represent our organization’s highest priorities. Our core values are the heart of the way we take care of our Associates, customers, and supplier partners.