If the old wives’ tale that bad things usually happen “in threes” has any merit, we’ll build upon this unfounded superstition with this week’s M&A roundup that saw six prominent dealers—GoodSuite, Kelley Connect, Novatech, WiZiX Technology Group, AD Solutions and EDGE Business Systems—pull off acquisitions.
So, do dealer transactions (a good thing) tend to happen in groups of six? Sure, if you wait long enough to count them. Seriously, though, we admit that six in one week is a bit out of the ordinary. But there’s merit to some of those superstitions. So as you read the details of these transactions, try not to get too close to your computer or hand-held device…after all, you could go blind.
GoodSuite, a premier provider of critical and managed business systems, announced it has acquired Amerimac Office Products, a Los Angeles-area provider of enterprise-level managed print services serving Lancaster, Palmdale and surrounding regions. The acquisition expands GoodSuite’s range of managed IT and print services to a broader customer base throughout the Los Angeles region.
GoodSuite is a leading MSP (managed services provider), offering a wide range of IT, VoIP, backup and disaster recovery, conferencing and other critical business services in addition to its core print services offerings. Founded in 1978, Amerimac is an established managed print services provider in the Southern California region.
GoodSuite and Amerimac share a similar business trajectory and history, making the acquisition and client base expansion a natural fit. Like GoodSuite, Amerimac started as a family-owned business, providing copier and printing services for businesses in the Southern California area. Over its 45-year history, the company’s managed print services client base grew to include a number of local businesses — car dealerships, school districts, large medical offices, and sports organizations, to name a few. Also, like GoodSuite, Amerimac has a long history of supporting social causes and non-profit organizations.
“The Amerimac acquisition aligns with our strategic vision to grow our business in ways that broaden the range of services we offer while expanding our footprint in the geographical areas we service,” said Dan Strull, GoodSuite CEO. “In addition to the increased client base the Amerimac acquisition brings, we’re excited to now offer a more extensive range of printing solutions for all of our clients. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary this year, we’re excited to continue expanding GoodSuite’s business and client base through strategic acquisitions and continued organic growth.”
Kelley Connect-Oasys
Kelley Connect is continuing to deepen its bench of technology offerings with the recent acquisition of Oasys, a Burlington, Washington, company. It’s the second acquisition in Northwest Washington in the past six months as Kelley continues to expand their footprint across the Pacific Northwest.
Kelley CEO Aric Manion said the Oasys acquisition represents a further commitment to its customer base with an additional set of technology solutions for small- to mid-sized businesses.
“The merger with Oasys Imaging and Oasys TECH is strategic for Kelley Connect,” said Manion. “We’re focused on making sure we have head-to-toe solutions for the massively expanding mid-sized business base. People are returning to offices, and many of those offices are only getting bigger.”
The Oasys group represented specific technology expertise and already has an executive team in place.
“When we do these mergers, our focus is on keeping and expanding the team the company already has in place,” continued Manion. “We’re not buying a building; we’re merging our teams.”
Oasys CEP Troy Wright echoed Manion’s sentiment. “When Angie and I made the decision a couple of years ago to develop an exit strategy, we lined out what was important to us,” said Wright. “First, not only make sure our clients continue to receive the level of support they are accustomed to from Oasys but offer them a greater depth and breadth of services. And secondly, provide our employees equal to or better opportunities for their careers. Kelley Connect hit those boxes and then some.”
Manion said one of the most attractive aspects of these technology mergers is the scalability of their services.
“This addition doesn’t just give us a presence in Burlington, it gives each of our locations access to the technology and services that office delivers,” Manion said. “We’re growing exponentially because a single office addition means more resources for every other location.”
WiZiX Technology Group-Toshiba Reno Branch
WiZiX Technology Group Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of select Toshiba America Business Solutions commercial accounts in the Reno Nevada and Lake Tahoe regions. In addition, as part of the agreement with Toshiba, WiZiX will now service and support all of Toshiba accounts in, among others, Washoe, Douglas, Storey, Lyon, Churchill, Elko, and selected accounts in portions of the California counties of Placer, El Dorado and Nevada.
To help ensure a smooth transition and success for their new clients, WiZiX will retain the existing Toshiba Business Solutions – Reno Branch office staff.
WiZiX President Gary Johnson stated, “WiZiX is very excited to expand our ever-growing footprint with this investment into the greater Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada marketplace. We are very grateful to Toshiba for their continued partnership and trusting us with the care of their customers.”
“As longstanding partners of Gary Johnson and WiZiX, we are pleased with their expansion through the acquisition of our Reno branch,” states Toshiba America Business Solutions President and CEO Larry White. “While our branches are not for sale, the synergies in this unique case were clear and we’re looking forward to continuing to advance the Toshiba business through this growing partnership.”
Novatech-ACT Business Machines
Novatech, the nationwide Managed Office provider and core portfolio company of Trivest Partners, a leading founder-friendly private investment firm, has announced the acquisition of ACT Business Machines, a Tennessee-based business technology provider specializing in managed print, copiers/printers, IT services, and cloud technologies.
For over five decades, ACT Business Machines has been focused on delivering world-class business technology products and services to the Chattanooga Area Business Community. Founded by Leon Davis in 1962, then acquired by his son Kent Davis in 1988, the company has built an incredible reputation for providing unmatched service and innovative technology solutions to its regional customer base. This unwavering focus on customer care and its vast portfolio of business technology solutions complements, and closely mirrors, Novatech’s Managed Office vision, encompassing the very best in IT, print, cloud and security.
“The team at ACT Business Machines is truly second to none, and I’m thrilled to have them join our Novatech family,” said Dan Cooper, CEO of Novatech. “This merger brings together two great companies, creating a true technology powerhouse and managed service provider for the local Chattanooga marketplace.
“This merger brings so many benefits to the local business community,” said Tommy Penney, sales and service director at ACT Business Machines. “Novatech’s Managed Office portfolio of solutions is incredibly robust, and their service and support teams are next level. Combining our forces will bring great value to our mutual customer base and the expanded business community here in Chattanooga.”
ACT Business Machines will take on the Novatech name and branding over the coming weeks, providing a unified go-to-market approach, and leveraging the synergies of both organizations.
EDGE Business Systems-Mailing Systems of Georgia
EDGE Business Systems (EDGE), a leading provider of office equipment technologies and mailing solutions is proud to announce the acquisition of Mailing Systems of Georgia (Mailing Systems), a Marietta, Georgia-based FP Mailing Solutions dealer. The addition of the Mailing Systems staff and customers further strengthens the EDGE product line, which is already one of the largest independently owned Canon, Xerox, Toshiba, Lexmark and FP dealers in the Southeast.
Established in 1982 by Daryl Brown, Mailing Systems distributes and services FP and Duplo office equipment from its Marietta, Georgia, location. “We are excited to join the EDGE team. This is a win-win for both our employees and customers. By combining our 37 years of experience in the mailing equipment industry with the broader infrastructure and expertise that EDGE has already established, we can clearly pave the way to provide better service and support to our current customers, while expanding our product offerings,” remarks President and Owner Daryl Brown.
Rich Simons, co-founder and partner at EDGE, states, “A main goal at EDGE is to continue expansion through the acquisition of like-minded technology organizations while strengthening EDGE’s product portfolio to loyal customers. Like EDGE, the team at Mailing Systems is a solution-minded organization that will complement the EDGE brand well in delivering customized solutions backed by superior service. EDGE plans to continue to build on the foundation we have created to expand on our product line and deliver an even higher level of support to the Mailing Systems customer base.”
EDGE looks forward to serving and supporting all existing Mailing Systems customers and welcomes the opportunity to help them measure, simplify, manage and secure their mailing and document processes.
AD Solutions-Core Imaging USA
AD Solutions, an award-winning Sharp Platinum dealership and Inc.’s Best in Business 2022 honoree, recently acquired Core Imaging USA, an office equipment and managed IT services provider with offices in Longwood and Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 2014, Core Imaging USA is a business solutions company that also provides VoIP solutions, document management services and Konica Minolta equipment. With AD Solutions’ dedicated worldwide partnership with Sharp and its unmatched services and products, the company is primed to expand its delivery of only the very best in print, document, software, network, display, IT solutions and more to the greater Tampa area. This acquisition expands and improves the products, technology, and services available to Core Imaging and AD Solutions clients, resulting in better services and workplace technology for a broader range of Florida businesses.
“We are excited to have Core Imaging USA join the AD Solutions family,” said Moody Hamdan, CEO of AD Solutions. “We believe this acquisition will help us further our mission of providing our customers with the best workplace technology solutions possible.”
Core Imaging customers will now benefit from a broader range of technology solutions, including Sharp copiers and printers, Dynabook laptops, AQUOUS BOARDS, interactive displays and NEC video walls. This marks the second acquisition for AD Solutions in two years and represents continued geographical expansion and service and product expansion in managed IT services and VoIP solutions.
Founded in 2009, AD Solutions has enjoyed organic growth resulting in two Orlando offices, offices in Deland and Jacksonville, and over 50 employees. As a result of this latest acquisition, AD Solutions clients can experience and test the newest office technology solutions by visiting one of its showrooms in Orlando, Jacksonville, Melbourne, and now, Tampa
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About Novatech
Founded in 1998, Novatech Inc. is a nationwide business technology provider. The company eliminates the need for multiple managed service providers, hardware dealers, and software integrators. Offering a fully Managed Office portfolio, Novatech simplifies and streamlines the technology experience for today’s business.
About Trivest
Trivest Partners LP is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the United States and Canada in both control and non-control transactions. Since its founding in 1981, Trivest has completed more than 350 transactions totaling approximately $7 billion in value.
About Kelley Connect
Now with locations across Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska, Kelley Connect is among the largest privately-owned and growing office technology companies in the Western United States. The broad regional footprint enables Kelley Connect to maintain a strong presence while still being right down the street with the same energy and service from the days when we were founded in 1974. We’re just on a bunch more streets.
About WiZiX Technology Group Inc.
Founded in 2017, WiZiX Technology Group Inc. is an independent and privately-owned office technology and solutions provider headquartered in Roseville, CA. Known for its fast-paced growth and award-winning customer service team; WiZiX provides the latest in office technology sales and service via its 6 locations in Northern and Central California, the Bay Area, as well as Northern Nevada. As part of its mission to be the premier provider in this region, WiZiX continues to look for sustainable growth both organically and through acquisition opportunities in our regional marketplace.
About EDGE Business Systems
Founded in 2012, EDGE is driven by its “customer first” objective while expanding its portfolio to deliver customized solution offerings to its customers. For over 11 years, the EDGE mission has been to provide an exceptional service experience to all customers. This relentless dedication to customer service shows in EDGE’s customer satisfaction ratings (96.1% Net Promoter Score, 4.9 stars of Google Reviews, and 96+% customer retention).
EDGE specializes in providing first-class customer service while offering premier office equipment and mailing solutions.
About GoodSuite
Founded in 1998, GoodSuite is a premier provider of critical business systems, offering a wide array of products and services. For over 25 years, GoodSuite has delivered peace of mind with an unrivaled level of customer service based on a commitment to speed, innovation, and technology. GoodSuite offers a new choice: a better way of providing proactive technology products and services that can prevent problems from occurring so that customers’ workflows don’t miss a beat.
About AD Solutions
AD Solutions is a workplace technology company headquartered in Orlando, Florida, that offers equipment, services, and software nationwide to simplify working and learning in a hybrid world. With the company’s primary mission being “Service First and Foremost,” AD Solutions helps businesses large and small by using a consultative approach to meet their unique needs. Solutions include Sharp copiers and printers, managed print and software services, interactive displays, NEC video walls, VoIP, IT support, and more. Along with award-winning service and ongoing local support, AD Solutions utilizes remote diagnostic tools to be fast, reliable, and proactive.
About Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc.
Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) is a workplace solutions provider delivering an extensive portfolio of industry-recognized workflow and document management products for businesses of all sizes across the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. TABS supports the diverse needs of today’s professionals through award-winning e-STUDIO multifunction printers, label and receipt printers, digital signage, managed print services, and cloud solutions. Toshiba continuously focuses on the clients and communities it serves, is committed to sustainability and is recognized as a Wall Street Journal Top 100 Sustainable Company.
