About McLane Company

The history of McLane Company is a remarkable story of dedicated teammates, loyal customers and visionary leaders working together to build a small wholesale grocery distribution company in Cameron, Texas into an international distribution and logistics leader.

A pioneer in the retail grocery business, Robert McLane opened a small retail grocery store in 1894. Encouraged by his success, he moved into the wholesale trade by 1903.

Today, McLane Company is one of the nation's leading distribution and logistics companies, serving more than 50,000 customer locations around the world including the convenience store, mass merchandise, quick service restaurant, drug store and movie theater industries.

How did a small business operating in the heart of Texas become a leader in the industry? Sound management, leadership, innovation, teammate loyalty, attention to changing trends and courage to pioneer new markets all contributed to our success. At the forefront has been a code of business - honesty, integrity and high Christian principles.

McLane Company, Inc. continues to grow, providing our customers with the best service and quality in the distribution and logistics industry.