Office Equipment Dealer M&A: About Prosource & VanDyke
Prosource, founded in 1985, is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company has 183 employees listed on LinkedIn. Prosource’s areas of expertise include copiers and printers, managed print services, Konica Minolta, production print, Lexmark, cloud services, network security, disaster recovery, scanning and imaging, document capture, cybersecurity, managed IT services, hosted VoIP and PBX, business phone systems, managed content services, business IT, managed cybersecurity, document management and business continuity.
VanDyke, Inc., founded in 1984, is based in Ashland, Kentucky. The company has 13 employees listed on LinkedIn. VanDyke’s areas of expertise include copiers, fax, printers and document management.Brad Cates, president and CEO, ProsourceThe acquisition of VanDyke, Inc. further bolsters Prosource's footprint in the midwest United States and will help grow Prosource's imaging and managed print services business, the companies said. All VanDyke employees will join Prosource, the companies said.Brad Cates, Prosource president and CEO, commented on the news:
"This is a strategic acquisition as we continue to invest in our company, our strategy, and our future. In times of growth, we remain laser-focused on providing an unmatched customer experience. VanDyke, Inc. brings a depth of experience in hardware and software solutions and a proven commitment to quality products, service, and support that aligns with our own customer-obsessed culture."
Prosource has M&A experience. In January 2022, Prosource acquired PBSI Technology Solutions to add additional technical talent, structured cabling, telecommunications services and consulting, security and surveillance equipment and audio/video solutions to Prosource's managed IT business technology portfolio.
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