Published: September 01, 2010

Global Imaging Systems Acquires Georgia Duplicating Products

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TAMPA, Fla. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Global Imaging Systems, a Xerox company (NYSE: XRX), has acquired Georgia Duplicating Products of Macon, Georgia.

Established in 1977, Georgia Duplicating Products is one of the state's largest independent office equipment dealers, with offices in Macon and Atlanta. Georgia Duplicating is positioned to immediately begin offering Xerox's full range of office printing products.

The acquisition furthers Global's strategy of supporting business customers across the country with an expanding network of office technology providers.

"Georgia Duplicating Products' attention to customer relations makes it a great fit for our company," said Michael Shea, president and CEO of Global Imaging Systems. "With this acquisition, we gain an experienced partner with excellent employees and the ability to create proven customer solutions."

The former owner of Georgia Duplicating Products, Ed Greene, will remain with the company as will company president, Leon Strickland.

"We have long regarded Xerox as a top tier document management player," said Greene. "Our customers will now have access to award-winning Xerox technology, while continuing to receive the superior service they have always enjoyed from Georgia Duplicating."

About Global Imaging Systems

Global Imaging Systems, a Xerox company, is made up of regional core companies in the U.S. that sell and service document management systems such as printers, copiers and multifunction devices; network integration services; and electronic presentation systems. As an office technology dealer, Global Imaging sells products from various suppliers including Xerox, Sharp and Konica Minolta. Xerox acquired Global Imaging Systems in 2007 and operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary within Xerox's North American operations.

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