Supply Chain Excellence Since 1894
The McLane Family has been at the forefront of logistics and supply chain solutions from the beginning, committed to providing world-class services to our customers. Our rich heritage is built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and ethical principles that guide us in every step of our journey. Join us as we continue to drive innovation and excellence in the industry.
Pioneers of Wholesale Since 1894
The McLane Family name has been synonymous with logistics and supply chain solutions since 1894 when it was originally established in Cameron, Texas as the McLane Company. Soon after, the company moved headquarters to Temple, Texas, and started to increase service offerings.
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1894
1894
McLane Company established in Cameron, Texas. Headquarters later moved to Temple, Texas.
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1958
1958
Founded in 1958 as M-C International, McLane Global establishes business as a dominant player throughout the Pacific trading world and built a heritage known for operating in diverse markets.
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1978
1978
Drayton McLane Jr. becomes CEO of McLane Company and begins to grow the business into a multi-billion dollar operation.
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1990
1990
McLane Company acquired by Walmart. The McLane IP used to create grocery distribution operations.
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1992
1992
Drayton McLane Jr. forms McLane Group, holding company for assets/buys Houston Astros professional baseball franchise. Owns team 19 years.
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1992
1992
McLane Classic Foods established in 1992 as a premiere kettle cook company.
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1993
1993
Drayton McLane Jr. purchases international distribution operations from Walmart
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1994
1994
M-C’s success catches the interest of wholesaler, Drayton McLane Jr, and joins the McLane Group company creating a dynamic force within the global sourcing business
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2002
2002
M-C International is renamed M-C McLane International. The company strengthens its own private label brand, Lady Liberty, and expands intro sourcing for large domestic retailers.
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2005
2005
M-C McLane International moves from Oakland, CA to Woodlands, TX strategically positioning the company for importing and exporting goods around the world.
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2010
2010
M-C McLane becomes McLane Global, a Houston-based distributor, exporting products across the U.S. and globally.
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2011
2011
McLane sells Astros to focus on McLane Group companies and philanthropy efforts
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2013
2013
McLane Global establishes HRDN (Hunger Relief Distribution Network) to support U.S. food banks and McLane Global Logistics, a third-party logistics provider.
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2015
2015
McLane Global reintroduces Lady Liberty, the better-for-you brand with a new wide range of quality, world-class products, and the creation of the Emerging Global Brands.
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2017
2017
McLane Global opens a new distribution facility and headquarters to support sales initiatives and modern logistics customers. HRDN becomes McLane Hunger Solutions.
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2018
2018
Headquarters expands to 285,000 sq ft., announces the completion of a joint venture establishing McLane Global Middle East, and introduces the newly designed M.C. Trader Brand
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2019
2019
McLane Global opens an additional 225,000 sq. ft warehouse in Riverside, CA.
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2020
2020
McLane Global opens an additional 195,000 sq. ft warehouse in Salt Lake City, UT
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2020
2020
McLane Hunger Solutions partnered with USDA and Baylor on the Meals-To-You initiative during the pandemic, delivering over 39 million meals to 270,000 rural students across the U.S.
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2021
2021
McLane Global International receives the President’s “E” Award for significantly contributing to the increase in U.S. exports
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Today
At McLane Global, our legacy is built on the McLane family’s long history of food-grade logistics and supply chain excellence, but for us, we are only getting started.
Who We Are Today
Built on a heritage of innovation and excellence, we are supply chain experts grounded in a tradition of exceptional customer service. We’re proud to carry the values we’ve worked so hard to maintain throughout the McLane Global family history. Our highly focused team works together to achieve one common goal:
World-Class Customer Solutions.
- At McLane Global, we're not just adapting to change; we’re driving it. Our cross functional team is stacked with attentive listeners who build connections that surpass transactions.
- Streamlined and strategic, our action-oriented approach is forward-thinking. It is with this mindset that we wear many hats. By operating from a place of versatility, agility, and personalization, we’re able to deliver sustainable solutions to food service customers around the globe.
- We offer warehousing, wholesale, tariff management, kitting, transportation, marketing, and so much more. As our client, you benefit from a wide variety of solutions serviced by true industry experts.
Our Values
Choosing to work with McLane Global as your trusted partner means choosing:
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