Toshiba Business Solutions Makes Its 32nd Dealer Acquisition With New York-Based Becker Business Systems
IRVINE, Calif., (January 26, 2005) – Toshiba Business Solutions (TBS) today announced it has made its 32nd dealer acquisition with Becker Business Systems, a leading independent dealer of office equipment headquartered in Newburgh, N.Y. Becker Business Systems will be merged with Business Methods, a TBS subsidiary headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and the combined company will be named Toshiba Business Solutions New York (TBS-NY).
Steven Sauer, president of Business Methods, will head TBS-NY, with Becker Business System’s President and CEO, Tom Becker, taking on the role of executive vice president. The latest acquisition is a part of TABS’ objective to support Toshiba Business Solutions’ market growth strategy by targeting large, independent and often competitive dealers in leading U.S. markets.
“Becker Business Systems has long been aware of the solid reputation of Toshiba products and dealers, and we are very proud to be joining the Toshiba team,” said Becker. “Through this acquisition and merger, our company and our customers will benefit from the vast resources being a Toshiba partner allows.”
Becker Business Systems has been an independent dealer of Konica Minolta digital copiers and multifunctional systems for 20 years. Over the last two decades, Becker Business Systems has earned dozens of distinguished awards for its service, sales and marketing. The dealership currently employs 26 professionals.
“Becker Business Systems is a highly respected dealership and we are very excited to join forces and expand into the Hudson Valley. I welcome this office and its employees into our organization as we become TBS-NY and continue our aggressive acquisition and expansion strategy,” said Sauer. “We expect this to be a seamless transition for Becker clients and look forward to building new relationships.”
TBS’ most recent dealer acquisitions include McRae Office Solutions in the Carolinas, Allied Office Solutions in Kansas City, Mo., and Stringer Business Systems and Wagers Business Systems, both in St. Paul, Minn.
“The competitive conversion of Becker Business Systems will be a great benefit to our goals of market growth in the greater New York area,” said Wayne Wilkinson, vice president of business operation for TBS. “Becker Business Systems has a great reputation and long history of success and we’re pleased to have them as a Toshiba partner.”
About Business Methods
Business Methods was founded in 1957 as an office equipment company. Today the company focuses on copier sales with market solutions in three locations covering 28 counties in Western and Central New York. In addition to multifunctional printers and high-end management solutions, Business Methods has another division called AV Solutions that markets innovative, integrated audio-visual equipment. The company’s legacy is built on strong business values, with an emphasis on real client satisfaction and phenomenal employees.
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