Sales and Service

Industry Steps Up to Raise $80K-Plus (and Growing) for Hurricane-Impacted Advanced Business Equipment

After spending the last couple weeks putting the pieces back together in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Kevin Jackson—the president and CEO of Advanced Business Equipment (ABE)—finally has reason to smile. The dealership, based in storm-ravaged Asheville, North Carolina, is
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M&A Roundup: WiZiX Records Eighth Acquisition in as Many Years; Laser Copy Technologies Swings Deal

Whether WiZiX Technology Group’s annual business plan includes a quota of at least one acquisition per year is unknown, but the California dealership kicked off its eighth year in fine fashion, as it brought Carbon Copy of Placerville into the fold. In a separate deal,
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Hurricane Helene Forces Cancelation of BTA Fall Colors Event; Learn How You Can Help Those Impacted (UPDATED)

Given the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Business Technology Association (BTA) was forced to cancel the annual Fall Colors Retreat, which was scheduled for this week at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. The decision was made to cancel due to the impact of
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Canon, Amazon File Joint Trademark Infringement Lawsuit in the U.S. Against Counterfeit Toner Cartridge Sellers

Canon Inc. and Canon U.S.A., together with Amazon and Amazon Services LLC, jointly filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington against 18 selling accounts that sold toner cartridges in the Amazon store in the U.S., alleging
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Helps MTS Office Systems Showcase its New Headquarters

Nearly 100 guests, including customers and manufacturer executives, converged on Greenville, South Carolina, for the official unveiling of MTS Office Systems’ new headquarters. The Sept. 19 grand opening, which included a ribbon cutting, facility tour and copier bash—complete
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Changing of the ConnectWise Guard: Manny Rivelo Appointed as CEO, Jason Magee to Step Down

ConnectWise, the company that pioneered the managed service provider (MSP) model through software, services, and community, today announced that Manny Rivelo, former CEO of Forcepoint, has been appointed CEO of ConnectWise. Rivelo succeeds Jason Magee, who will step down after
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Epson Purchasing DFE Specialist Fiery for $591 Million

Fiery LLC, the print industry’s leading innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, announced that Fiery’s ownership has entered into an agreement with Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) whereby Epson will acquire Fiery from Siris Capital Group, LLC
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Ricoh Trimming 2,000 Jobs Globally, Offering Early Retirements in Japan

Leading worldwide industry manufacturer Ricoh will be cutting 2,000 jobs, an initiative that will conclude in March, the Tokyo-based company announced late last week. The move comes as part of Ricoh’s corporate value improvement project, and includes a voluntary early retirement
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Fujifilm Makes U.S. Dealer Splash, Enlists Marco to Expand Office, Production Print Solutions and Services Market

FUJIFILM BI International Operations Corp., a leader in office, document, and business solutions, along with FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division, a leader in commercial graphic production and industrial print solutions, jointly announced today their
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M&A Roundup: ConnectWise Doubles Up, Metro Sales Nets Wisconsin Document Imaging

If recent events, including this week’s news about the Fuji-Marco partnership, are any indication, the second half of the year promises to be an exciting time. And don’t forget about industry mergers and acquisitions, which have been relatively tame in 2024, also
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Private Equity Firm Perpetual Capital Partners Acquires Novatech

Perpetual Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has acquired Novatech Inc., a leading provider of nationwide Managed Office Solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1998, Novatech has become a leader in offering comprehensive Managed Office
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Katun Unveils New Brand Strategy Focused on Innovation and Client Success

Katun Corporation is excited to announce the launch of its new brand strategy highlighting the organization’s commitment to being a trusted partner in the business technology industry. Katun’s new brand strategy revolves around the tagline, “Success Made Simple,” which
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Epson to Bring New Generation of Wide-Format Printing Solutions to PRINTING United Expo

Epson announced it will be showcasing its full line of professional printing solutions at PRINTING United, the annual dynamic and comprehensive printing event. Taking place between Sept. 10-12 in Las Vegas, Epson will be introducing new, highly anticipated products at the show,
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Toshiba Difference Maker Rick Havacko Cops Gold Stevie as 2024 Communications Professional of the Year

Toshiba America Business Solutions’ communications leader Rick Havacko secured the Gold Stevie Award in The 2024 International Business Awards for Communications Professional of the Year. The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All
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Experts to Address Critical Issues During Idaho Cybersecurity Summit 2024

The Idaho Cybersecurity Summit 2024, brought to you by the title sponsor Todyl, is set to take place on September 25, 2024, at Gowen Field’s Rally Point Club in Boise, Idaho. This highly anticipated event brings together top experts and thought leaders in cybersecurity to discuss
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