OfficeMax and Peter Walsh Further Boost Organization in the Workplace with Launch of you.organized Office Collection

NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, and Peter Walsh, a renowned organization expert, continue their mission to boost organization in the workplace with the launch of a new office organization brand called Peter Walsh you.organized ("you.organized"). Following the successful launch of [IN]PLACE® SYSTEM by Peter Walsh at OfficeMax, Peter has expanded his organizational offerings with a larger workspace organization brand of functional furniture, wall boards and stylish accessories that enhance and blend effortlessly into any home or business office. Available exclusively at OfficeMax, you.organized builds upon the designer's philosophy that operating in a clutter-free space produces the most empowered, efficient you possible.

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"Peter's unique philosophy and progressive approach to organization is apparent in his clean, pragmatic designs within the Peter Walsh you.organized brand," said Ryan Vero, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer for OfficeMax. "OfficeMax embraces Peter's view that your desk is a reflection of your mind, and there's no better way to inspire a change in attitude and move toward your goals than by having an uncluttered, pristine workspace. It's unique concepts like these that make Peter a thought-leader in office organization."

The you.organized brand includes office furniture, boards and desk accessories that work intuitively together or effectively alone to provide customers with the tools they need to achieve an organized, efficient workspace. The simplicity of the design allows users to build an inspired solution that meet their organizational needs while reflecting their personality. Its intuitive, thoughtful design and quality materials are key elements that make this stylish, uncomplicated collection a compelling choice for the modern office.

"Your desk sends a clear signal about who you are and how you approach your work. You should have an organized desk at the start and finish of every day," said Peter Walsh, organization expert and best-selling author. "Organization is vital to feeling confident and in control of your work, and my you.organized collection helps you attain that peace of mind with straight-forward products that reestablish order and put you back in the driver's seat of your workday."

The you.organized brand includes an all-in-one desk collection featuring a workspace table, file tray, cord management station, portable bill-paying caddy and storage ottoman for filing paperwork. These items are complemented by the you.organized console table for additional desktop real-estate and intuitive calendar, cork, ribbon and magnetic wall boards and accessories that offer storage compartments, hooks, pockets, and space for keeping schedules, to-do lists and reminders. The brand is available for purchase at OfficeMax stores nationwide or OfficeMax.com.

Peter Walsh first partnered with OfficeMax in January 2009 to launch the [IN]PLACE® SYSTEM by Peter Walsh, featuring a system of versatile, flexible and portable organization products for managing paper clutter. Peter continues to work with OfficeMax to share his organizational expertise and develop products that address modern organizational challenges in today's office setting. To learn more about Peter Walsh's product brands, read his organization tips, or find out about product deals, please visit the Peter Walsh page on OfficeMax.com.

About OfficeMax

OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office equipment. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper , in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®, technology products and solutions, and office furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 30,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 1,000 stores. For more information, visit OfficeMax.com.

About Peter Walsh

Born in Australia, Peter Walsh moved to Los Angeles in 1994 to launch a corporation to help businesses improve their employees' job satisfaction and effectiveness. He considers himself to be part-contractor and part-therapist in his approach to helping individuals attain their goals. When not wading through clutter and large-scale disorganization, Peter divides his time between his work in Los Angeles and Australia. Peter's passions include mid-century architecture and design, home renovation and transforming chaos into order. Peter is a New York Times bestselling author and undisputed expert on organization. He has frequently appeared on TLC's Clean Sweep and The Oprah Winfrey Show to share his organizational expertise and will soon launch a show on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) called The Peter Walsh Project. To learn more, visit peterwalshdesign.com.

SOURCE OfficeMax