{"id":15176,"date":"2015-11-30T16:40:06","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T21:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=15176"},"modified":"2015-12-01T16:51:02","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T21:51:02","slug":"elite-dealers-100-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/elite-dealers\/2015\/11\/elite-dealers-100-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Elite Dealers: $100+ Million"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15346\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-Elite-Dealer-updated-Copy-300x298.jpg\" alt=\"2015 Elite Dealer updated - Copy\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-Elite-Dealer-updated-Copy-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-Elite-Dealer-updated-Copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-Elite-Dealer-updated-Copy.jpg 328w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Introducing the 2015 Elite Dealers<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What a blast it\u2019s been putting together the profiles of the 2015 Elite Dealers. What you\u2019ll find among the 70+ dealers profiled are plenty of familiar names and dealerships along with a number of companies that are making their first appearance among the Elite.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re honored to celebrate the document imaging dealerships across the nation that make this industry so special. There\u2019s much common ground among those we\u2019re honoring and some uncommon ground, too. We celebrate entrepreneurship, and that\u2019s consistent whether the dealership is doing more than $150 million in business or $1 million or less a year. We\u2019re also recognizing innovative marketing and sales initiatives as well as company culture, corporate citizenship, and community involvement. Another consistent theme among our Elite Dealers is that many are thought of highly by their vendors and their communities and have been honored by them as well. Also common among all of the Elite is that \u201csomething different\u201d that each dealership brings to the table.<\/p>\n<p>Now let\u2019s meet the 2015 Elite Dealers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15345\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15345\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15345\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Larry-Weiss-Atlantic-Tomorrows-Office-Copy-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Weiss, President\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larry Weiss, President<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Atlantic Tomorrow\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New York, NY<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomorrowsoffice.com\/\">www.tomorrowsoffice.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Year Founded: <\/strong>1959<\/p>\n<p><strong>Owner\/CEO: <\/strong>Larry Weiss<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Employees:<\/strong> 360<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Vendors:<\/strong> Ricoh\/Savin, Konica Minolta, Toshiba, Kyocera, HP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Solutions Offerings:<\/strong> \u00a0Docuware, PaperCut, Drivve, NSI Autostore, Equitrac, Fiery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Supplies Vendors:<\/strong> Supplies Network, LMI, Polek &amp; Polek<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Leasing Partners:<\/strong> DLL, Wells Fargo, GE Capital<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximate Yearly Revenues:<\/strong> $105 million<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fastest Growing Segments of Atlantic\u2019s Business:<\/strong> Managed IT Services (25%), MPS (20%), Production Print (20%), Document Management (15%)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year:<\/strong> Atlantic\u2019s Product Expo, May 14, 2015, a one-day event that starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 7 p.m. This year\u2019s event was the biggest and best event to date with 1,200 people and 650 unique companies in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why We Consider Atlantic Elite: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>It has a track record of being easy to do business with and providing fast resolutions as well as a knack for bringing the right people to the first client meeting so as not to waste the client\u2019s time.<\/li>\n<li>The aforementioned Atlantic Tech Expo in May, which it holds every other year. The Atlantic team was able to put all the pieces in place for this year\u2019s event in 75 days vs. the 120 days it traditionally takes, a significant accomplishment.<\/li>\n<li>Its annual December sales blitz. Last December\u2019s blitz generated $6,696,000 and 527 machines placed.<\/li>\n<li>Employees who appreciate working for a fast-paced and growing company that provides opportunities for personal growth and a chance to make a better life for them and their families. Employees also appreciate the collaborative team- and family-oriented environment.<\/li>\n<li>Its charitable efforts (Atlantic budgets $800,000 a year in donations supporting such organizations as Make a Wish, National Kidney Foundation, Jewish Home and Hospital, St Christopher\u2019s Inc., and the Jillian Fund, to mention a few). During last year\u2019s Atlantic 2014 Toshiba\/Kyocera Blitz it raised in excess of $5,000 for the Ascent School for Autistic Children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DEX Imaging, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tampa, FL<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.deximaging.com\/\">www.deximaging.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Year Founded:<\/strong> 2002<\/p>\n<p><strong>Owner\/CEO: <\/strong>Dan Doyle, Jr.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Employees:<\/strong> 800+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Vendors:<\/strong> Konica Minolta, Canon, Kyocera, HP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Solutions Offerings:<\/strong> \u00a0DEX&#8217;s Internal Software Development Company, e-merge DEX&#8217;s Proprietary Software: PrintCounts (Managed Print Software), INDEX (Document Management Software), Canon Uniflow, Konica Minolta Dispatcher Phoenix, Prism Minolta ScanPath, Konica Minolta Page Scope Enterprise Suites, PaperCut MF, eCopy ShareScan, eCopy PDF Pro Office, Unity Suite, Kyocera AccuSender, Kyocera PinPoint Scan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Supplies Vendors:<\/strong> Konica Minolta, Canon, Kyocera, HP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Leasing Partners:<\/strong> GreatAmerica, CIT, DEX Imaging<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximate Yearly Revenues:<\/strong> $150+ million<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fastest Growing Segments of DEX Imaging\u2019s Business:<\/strong> Managed Print<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year:<\/strong> DEX has dramatically expanded the campus of its corporate headquarters in Tampa by building a new IT and managed print services facility. Its e-merge division (developers of its proprietary imaging software) will be housed in this facility along with the dealership\u2019s managed print division, PrintCounts and Total Print. The dealership is also growing its branch operations footprint rapidly through acquisition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why We Consider DEX Imaging Elite: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>DEX Imaging was founded on the concept of giving one third of its profits to charities and educational programs within the markets it serves. This is something customers appreciate because when they buy from DEX, they too are contributing to the betterment of their community.<\/li>\n<li>The ability of the Doyle family to create loyalty within their organization as evidenced by DEX\u2019s high employee retention rate.<\/li>\n<li>A new customer promotion for the current NFL Season called DEX BIZ FIT, where DEX challenges customers to get their business in better shape from an imaging standpoint. This is a custom-crafted promotion that is helping DEX customers understand how much printing is actually impacting their bottom line.<\/li>\n<li>The dealership has been honored by Kyocera as a Diamond Premier Dealer for 10 consecutive years.<\/li>\n<li>Its innovative use of technology; for example, a customized tablet app with Microsoft Surface that integrates all departments electronically so ordering and product distribution is streamlined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10418\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/GordonFlesch-300x66.png\" alt=\"GordonFlesch\" width=\"300\" height=\"66\" \/>Gordon Flesch Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Madison, WI<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gflesch.com\/\">www.gflesch.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Year Founded: <\/strong>1956<\/p>\n<p><strong>Owners: <\/strong>Tom Flesch, John Flesch, Bill Flesch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Employees:<\/strong> 578<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Vendors:<\/strong> Canon, Lexmark, Sharp, Kyocera, Oc\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Solutions Offerings:<\/strong> \u00a0ECM, BPO, Managed IT Services<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Supplies Vendors:<\/strong> Supplies Network, Katun<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Leasing Partners:<\/strong> GFC Leasing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximate Yearly Revenues:<\/strong> $155 million<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fastest Growing Segments of Gordon Flesch Company\u2019s Business:<\/strong> Over the past few years, the Gordon Flesch Company has experienced significant growth in new branch development and Professional Services. Both of its newest branches, Indianapolis and Appleton, have experienced strong growth of 12 percent in the last year. The Professional Services side of its business, including ECM, Managed Print Solutions and IT Services and Consulting Services has grown 7 percent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year:<\/strong> Its new branch\u2019s sales success and the success of its newer IT Services business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why We Consider Gordon Flesch Company Elite: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting more than a decade ago, it began differentiating its brand based on customer satisfaction results, equipment uptime, and service response times. Today, it provides business analysts to work with customers uncovering a wide variety of needs from technology to business process improvement to hardware and software.<\/li>\n<li>It is brand agnostic, which helps the dealership provide the best results for its customers and truly develop strategic partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>The Gordon Flesch Company Charitable Foundation donates $125,000 annually to nonprofits located in the communities where its customers live, work, and play. In all, donations have exceeded more than $1.5 million since the Foundation\u2019s inception in 2002. Unlike most corporate giving programs, the Gordon Flesch Company Charitable Foundation is managed entirely by company associates.<\/li>\n<li>It is now engaged in the social media platforms that its customers (through third party research) say they use most. Gordon Flesch develops its own content as well as leverages partnerships with channel partners, industry analysts, technology consultants, and non-profit organizations. In six months, the dealership has organically amassed an audience of more than 1,500 across all platforms and gained more than 115,000 impressions.<\/li>\n<li>This year Gordon Flesch transformed its Product\/Solution events into Technology Summits, a more conference-like experience. These are organized just like any other industry conference and offer online registration\/confirmation, keynote speakers that are considered industry experts, breakout sessions hosted by experts in their respective fields, networking, and new this year, live Twitter streams throughout the day-long events. Its efforts on Twitter have resulted in more than 160,000 impressions, reaching nearly 10,000 unique users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15347\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15347\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15347\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ImageNet-Carrollton-Remodel_009-Copy-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"ImageNet\u2019s headquarters, remodeling by the project\u2019s architect, Elliott + Associates. Photo by Scott McDonald, Gray City Studios.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ImageNet\u2019s headquarters, remodeling by the project\u2019s architect, Elliott + Associates. Photo by Scott McDonald, Gray City Studios.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>ImageNet Consulting, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma City, OK<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imagenetconsulting.com\/\">www.imagenetconsulting.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Year Founded: <\/strong>1956<\/p>\n<p><strong>CEO: <\/strong>Pat Russell\/Thomas Russell, Chairman<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Employees:<\/strong> 415<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Vendors:<\/strong> Canon, HP, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Samsung, Toshiba, Sharp<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Solutions Offerings:<\/strong> \u00a0Laserfiche, Uniflow, PaperCut, Drivve, eCopy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Supplies Vendors:<\/strong> Supplies Network, Canon, Ricoh, Samsung, Katun, Synnex<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximate Yearly Revenues:<\/strong> $111-$125 million<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fastest Growing Segments of ImageNet\u2019s Business:<\/strong> Hardware (24%), Service and Supplies (13%), Software (16%)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year:<\/strong> Completing four acquisitions and successfully integrating them into its culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why We Consider ImageNet Elite: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Its consulting services strategy, which covers the entire lifecycle of the document. These services deliver incredible value by improving employee productivity while reducing costs.<\/li>\n<li>Its emphasis on honesty and integrity throughout the organization as well as its flexibility to allow associates the freedom to be creative without corporate interference.<\/li>\n<li>Its \u201cGreen\u201d marketing strategy that is the foundation of its MPS program along with its Electronic Document Management program, both of which are cleverly marketed to customers and prospects via educational and informative flyers and brochures.<\/li>\n<li>Vendor recognition, including being twice named an HP Partner of the Year, being named Samsung Partner of the Year, and acknowledgement as a 10-Time Top Canon Volume Dealer.<\/li>\n<li>Its community and charitable efforts, ranging from sponsorship of the Oklahoma City Arts Council, involvement in blood drives, and the many fund raising activities its associates are involved in within their local communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15348\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jeff-Gau-Marco-Copy-e1447880972349-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Gau, Marco - Copy\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jeff-Gau-Marco-Copy-e1447880972349-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jeff-Gau-Marco-Copy-e1447880972349.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/>Marco, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>St. Cloud, MN<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marconet.com\/\">www.marconet.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Year Founded: <\/strong>1973<\/p>\n<p><strong>Owner\/CEO: <\/strong>Jeff Gau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Employees:<\/strong> 910<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Vendors:<\/strong> Microsoft, Mitel, Sharp, HP, Konica Minolta, M-Files, March, Canon, Cisco, Crestron, Tech Data, Samsung, vmware, X2O Media<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Solutions Offerings:<\/strong> IT Services, Hosted\/Cloud services, Managed Services, Telecom Carrier Consulting Services, Phone Systems, Document Management, Audio\/Video Systems<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Supplies Vendors:<\/strong> West Point Products, LMI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Leasing Partners:<\/strong> GreatAmerica, U.S. Bank<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximate Yearly Revenues:<\/strong> $212 million<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fastest Growing Segments of Marco\u2019s Business:<\/strong> Managed IT and cloud services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year:<\/strong> Managed Services offerings (Managed IT Services, Managed Print Services, Cloud Services, and Carrier Services) grew from $8 million in 2011 to $25 million in 2014. These offerings are projected to reach $32 million in 2015. It also acquired and integrated six companies in 2014, expanding its geography to include the state of Illinois.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why We Consider Marco Elite: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A focus on acquiring companies that it can overlay with Managed Services. These solutions have been designed to be portable to cover its broad geographic regions and national accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Amazing growth. Marco currently has over 25,000 customers, up from 9,000 just five years ago as well as 42 offices in seven states.<\/li>\n<li>Creation of a process for conducting semi-annual client business reviews, which incorporates customer facing metrics for all services Marco provides. This helps Marco define the value it provides to customers and creates an opportunity to discuss their key focus areas for the upcoming year. Customers are provided with a comprehensive report of their activity by product\/service. Last year, Marco engaged roughly 250 Managed IT clients in the semi-annual client business review.<\/li>\n<li>Development of an internal\/external marketing communication plan to position its hosted\/cloud and managed offerings. This includes two videos to outline the three types of cloud offerings available from Marco. It also created a downloadable cloud e-book and cloud infographics that are promoted through Marco\u2019s blogs, website, and its sales reps.<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to create a premier group of employees committed to doing what\u2019s best for the company and giving back to the community.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_4963\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4963\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4963\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/ChipCrunk-new-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"RJ Young CEO Chip Crunk\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RJ Young CEO Chip Crunk<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>RJ Young<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nashville, TN<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rjyoung.com\/\">www.rjyoung.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Year Founded: <\/strong>1955<\/p>\n<p><strong>Owner\/CEO: <\/strong>Chip Crunk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Employees:<\/strong> 497<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Vendors:<\/strong> Canon, HP, Lexmark, Ricoh, Mimaki, Samsung, 3D Systems<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Solutions Offerings:<\/strong> PSigen, iDatix, Square 9, SmartSearch, PaperCut, UniFlow<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Supplies Vendors:<\/strong> Ricoh, Canon, HP, Lexmark, Samsung, Katun, Q2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Leasing Partners:<\/strong> Offers its own in-house leasing program<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximate Yearly Revenues: <\/strong>$100+ million<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fastest Growing Segments of RJ Young\u2019s Business:<\/strong> Production Printing (+215% from 2012-2014), Software Solutions (+51% from 2012-2014), Managed Print Services (+40% from 2012-2014)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year:<\/strong> Growth in Production Printing, fueled by market demand and manufacturer product launches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why We Consider RJ Young Elite: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Its focus on helping customers\u2019 businesses become productive and successful via its ability to be product independent while providing a complete solution.<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cMake It Right\u201d guarantee, which is the foundation of all involvement with the customer.<\/li>\n<li>Its team of specialists that design custom solutions, using a portfolio of integrated solutions, including equipment, software, network support services, and outsourced printing services. This allows RJ Young to be a true partner for its customers and their businesses.<\/li>\n<li>Its culture constantly encourages employees to go beyond in effort, but also rewards the employee for their performance. The dealership has high standards and expectations, but also provides opportunities for development and encourages managers and their teams to have fun.<\/li>\n<li>Its support of the local community. Sales managers have annual donation budgets that total approximately $100,000 at their discretion in support for local organizations. In addition, the annual John T. Crunk scholarship program distributes four $4,000 scholarships annually to children of RJ Young employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing the 2015 Elite Dealers What a blast it\u2019s been putting together the profiles of the 2015 Elite Dealers. What you\u2019ll find among the 70+ dealers profiled are plenty of familiar names and dealerships along with a number of companies that are making their first appearance among the Elite. We\u2019re honored to celebrate the document imaging dealerships across the nation that make this industry so special. There\u2019s much common ground among those we\u2019re honoring and some uncommon ground, too. We celebrate entrepreneurship, and that\u2019s consistent whether the dealership is doing more than $150 million in business or $1 million or less a year. We\u2019re also recognizing innovative marketing and sales initiatives as well as company culture, corporate citizenship, and community involvement. Another consistent theme among our Elite Dealers is that many are thought of highly by their vendors and their communities and have been honored by them as well. Also common among all of the Elite is that \u201csomething different\u201d that each dealership brings to the table. Now let\u2019s meet the 2015 Elite Dealers. Atlantic Tomorrow\u2019s Office New York, NY www.tomorrowsoffice.com Year Founded: 1959 Owner\/CEO: Larry Weiss Number of Employees: 360 Primary Vendors: Ricoh\/Savin, Konica Minolta, Toshiba, Kyocera, HP Primary Solutions Offerings: \u00a0Docuware, PaperCut, Drivve, NSI Autostore, Equitrac, Fiery Primary Supplies Vendors: Supplies Network, LMI, Polek &amp; Polek Primary Leasing Partners: DLL, Wells Fargo, GE Capital Approximate Yearly Revenues: $105 million Fastest Growing Segments of Atlantic\u2019s Business: Managed IT Services (25%), MPS (20%), Production Print (20%), Document Management (15%) Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year: Atlantic\u2019s Product Expo, May 14, 2015, a one-day event that starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 7 p.m. This year\u2019s event was the biggest and best event to date with 1,200 people and 650 unique companies in attendance. Why We Consider Atlantic Elite: It has a track record of being easy to do business with and providing fast resolutions as well as a knack for bringing the right people to the first client meeting so as not to waste the client\u2019s time. The aforementioned Atlantic Tech Expo in May, which it holds every other year. The Atlantic team was able to put all the pieces in place for this year\u2019s event in 75 days vs. the 120 days it traditionally takes, a significant accomplishment. Its annual December sales blitz. Last December\u2019s blitz generated $6,696,000 and 527 machines placed. Employees who appreciate working for a fast-paced and growing company that provides opportunities for personal growth and a chance to make a better life for them and their families. Employees also appreciate the collaborative team- and family-oriented environment. Its charitable efforts (Atlantic budgets $800,000 a year in donations supporting such organizations as Make a Wish, National Kidney Foundation, Jewish Home and Hospital, St Christopher\u2019s Inc., and the Jillian Fund, to mention a few). During last year\u2019s Atlantic 2014 Toshiba\/Kyocera Blitz it raised in excess of $5,000 for the Ascent School for Autistic Children. DEX Imaging, Inc. Tampa, FL www.deximaging.com Year Founded: 2002 Owner\/CEO: Dan Doyle, Jr. Number of Employees: 800+ Primary Vendors: Konica Minolta, Canon, Kyocera, HP Primary Solutions Offerings: \u00a0DEX&#8217;s Internal Software Development Company, e-merge DEX&#8217;s Proprietary Software: PrintCounts (Managed Print Software), INDEX (Document Management Software), Canon Uniflow, Konica Minolta Dispatcher Phoenix, Prism Minolta ScanPath, Konica Minolta Page Scope Enterprise Suites, PaperCut MF, eCopy ShareScan, eCopy PDF Pro Office, Unity Suite, Kyocera AccuSender, Kyocera PinPoint Scan Primary Supplies Vendors: Konica Minolta, Canon, Kyocera, HP Primary Leasing Partners: GreatAmerica, CIT, DEX Imaging Approximate Yearly Revenues: $150+ million Fastest Growing Segments of DEX Imaging\u2019s Business: Managed Print Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year: DEX has dramatically expanded the campus of its corporate headquarters in Tampa by building a new IT and managed print services facility. Its e-merge division (developers of its proprietary imaging software) will be housed in this facility along with the dealership\u2019s managed print division, PrintCounts and Total Print. The dealership is also growing its branch operations footprint rapidly through acquisition. Why We Consider DEX Imaging Elite: DEX Imaging was founded on the concept of giving one third of its profits to charities and educational programs within the markets it serves. This is something customers appreciate because when they buy from DEX, they too are contributing to the betterment of their community. The ability of the Doyle family to create loyalty within their organization as evidenced by DEX\u2019s high employee retention rate. A new customer promotion for the current NFL Season called DEX BIZ FIT, where DEX challenges customers to get their business in better shape from an imaging standpoint. This is a custom-crafted promotion that is helping DEX customers understand how much printing is actually impacting their bottom line. The dealership has been honored by Kyocera as a Diamond Premier Dealer for 10 consecutive years. Its innovative use of technology; for example, a customized tablet app with Microsoft Surface that integrates all departments electronically so ordering and product distribution is streamlined. Gordon Flesch Company Madison, WI www.gflesch.com Year Founded: 1956 Owners: Tom Flesch, John Flesch, Bill Flesch Number of Employees: 578 Primary Vendors: Canon, Lexmark, Sharp, Kyocera, Oc\u00e9 Primary Solutions Offerings: \u00a0ECM, BPO, Managed IT Services Primary Supplies Vendors: Supplies Network, Katun Primary Leasing Partners: GFC Leasing Approximate Yearly Revenues: $155 million Fastest Growing Segments of Gordon Flesch Company\u2019s Business: Over the past few years, the Gordon Flesch Company has experienced significant growth in new branch development and Professional Services. Both of its newest branches, Indianapolis and Appleton, have experienced strong growth of 12 percent in the last year. The Professional Services side of its business, including ECM, Managed Print Solutions and IT Services and Consulting Services has grown 7 percent. Biggest Accomplishment of the Past Year: Its new branch\u2019s sales success and the success of its newer IT Services business. Why We Consider Gordon Flesch Company Elite: Starting more than a decade ago, it began differentiating its brand based on customer satisfaction results, equipment uptime, and service response times. 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