Midwest Business Systems purchased

Marco announced recently that it purchased Midwest Business Systems, a copier and printer company with offices in Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson and Minot. The 27 employees from Midwest Business Systems have joined the Marco team.

Marco already has an office in Fargo and Grand Forks that employs 36 people. The purchase allows Marco to expand its expertise and service offerings throughout the North Dakota area.

This is the company’s fifth acquisition over the past five months, adding a total of 157 employees to its workforce through acquisitions in 2012. In December, Marco purchased Mason City Business Systems and its six locations in Iowa. Marco now employs 620 people throughout 35 locations in the Upper Midwest.

“Our acquisition strategy involves buying companies that offer similar products and services as Marco but has locations where we don’t currently have a presence,” Marco CEO Jeff Gau said. “We plan to expand our service offerings to clients in these areas to provide them with even more innovative technology and expert service and support.”

Midwest Business Systems was established in 1989 and serves more than 6,000 customers.

“Marco adds exciting new products and services,” said Marty Presler, owner of Midwest Business Systems. “And our staff will deliver the same support Midwest Business Systems is known for.”

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