DEX Imaging strikes again! The Tampa, Florida-based dealer quietly completed a pair of deals, including one for a member of the 2023 Elite Dealer roster. Meanwhile, out west, EO Johnson Business Technologies recently finalized an acquisition that will strengthen its Iowa position.
Most notable for DEX was its acquisition of Valley Office Systems, a repeat Elite Dealer honoree in Boise, Idaho, whose owners, Colleen and Howard Hansen, were profiled on the cover of ENX Magazine‘s October 2022 issue. We’ll start with the EO Johnson deal:
EO Johnson Business Technologies has acquired Koch Office Group with offices in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, IA. The move expands EO Johnson’s imaging, business technology, and digital transformation footprint in the Midwest. The acquisition was finalized Feb. 1.
Locknet Managed IT, an EO Johnson Company and managed security service provider, already serves the Iowa market. With the acquisition of Koch Office Group, EO Johnson expands their full line of product and service offerings into Iowa.
Companies that rely on Koch Office Group for their Canon, HP, and Ricoh imaging equipment needs will continue to receive the highest level of customer support and have access to the expanded range of services offered by EO Johnson.
“Locknet already has a loyal client base in Iowa, and we are excited to now offer our full line of services there,” said Mary Jo Johnson, CEO and Owner of EO Johnson Business Technologies. “Similar to EO Johnson, Koch Office Group has a long history of supporting its customers with exceptional solutions and service. It was a natural fit to bring them into the EO Johnson family.”
“Koch Office Group and EO Johnson—both family-owned businesses—have been office technology pioneers for 67 years. Our two companies align exceptionally well,” said Dutch Koch, president of Koch Office Group. “We have a shared commitment to excellence for our customers and we are excited to be part of EO Johnson’s continued growth into Iowa.”
Several of Koch Office Group’s diverse service offerings were not part of the acquisition. Those include office interiors, office supplies, promotional products, and quick printing services.
DEX Imaging-Valley Office Systems
Neither company released information, but the deal—reported by Industry Analysts—was confirmed by Valley Office Systems. The Idaho Falls, Idaho-based firm, which offers Sharp, Ricoh, Kyocera and HP products, reported sales of $25 million-plus last year.
IA also reported that DEX closed on a deal to obtain 360 Office Solutions of Billings, Montana. 360, an MPS specialist, carries multiple lines, including Ricoh and HP.
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About EO Johnson Business Technologies
EO Johnson Business Technologies is a world-class business technologies and managed IT services leader. They specialize in business solutions focused on digital transformation and technology. These include managed print services, managed IT services, secure document management, bulk document scanning, business process improvement, production print and finishing equipment, and wide format printers. With eight offices throughout the Midwest, EO Johnson has provided world-class service to thousands of clients for over 65 years.
About Koch Office Group
Koch Office Group is passionate about solving business problems and improving business processes for their clients, bringing competitive prices, superior products, and outstanding personal service to businesses across Iowa. Its 135 years of service has been rewarded, as Koch Office Group has grown to be the most comprehensive independent source of office products, technology, furniture, and printing services in Iowa.
