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Culligan-owned Quench has announced the acquisition of Neighbors Coffee. Founded in 1985, Neighbors Coffee is an office coffee supplier and service provider in West Park, Florida. The acquisition highlights the growing role of coffee in the company's portfolio and supports its "goal of providing commercial customers with the broadest array of premium point-of-use offerings," said Ryan Hartley, VP of corporate development for Quench. David Santana, owner of Neighbors Coffee, added: "Quench is the benchmark when it comes to customer service. When the time came to pass our legacy on, Quench was the natural choice." "With its unparalleled product line that also includes water coolers, ice machines and sparkling water dispensers, Quench is uniquely equipped to support the many breakroom needs of our customers." Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.