Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America Expands Direct, Local Sales Operations with Sharp Business Systems of Texas

Opening today, Sharp Business Systems of Texas, combines high-end local service and customer support with an industry leader in MFP technology

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Feb 01, 2016, 09:00 ET

MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today announced that it is expanding its direct regional sales operation in Texas with the acquisition of Meridian Office Systems' customer service contracts. Sharp Business Systems of Texas opened as the fourteenth branch of the division.

SIICA purchased these assets of Meridian Office Systems to launch Sharp Business Systems of Texas. Meridian Office Systems has served the market since 1998, gaining a reputation for superior service and commitment to its customers. All employees of Meridian Office Systems have been asked to join the Sharp team and will provide seamless service to new and existing customers throughout Texas.

Moving forward, Sharp Business Systems of Texas will offer its customers Sharp's award-winning line of advanced office products and solutions, including MFPs, display products, and applications for streamlining office workflow. The company will continue to provide the same high level of service Meridian provided to its customers.

Sharp Business Systems of Texas will be managed by its current President, David Gu, who is a 25+ year veteran to the industry and brings vast knowledge and experience to Sharp. "We are pleased to join Sharp Business Systems and are excited about partnering with one of the best brands in the industry to continue our strong growth," said Gu. "We share Sharp's philosophy of outstanding customer service and the delivery of high-quality products and solutions. We look forward to a relationship that positions us with expanded resources and better programs to offer our customers."

"We are eager to expand Sharp's presence in the Texas market place and excited to offer our innovative portfolio of business technology and services to our new customer base," said Anthony Sci, Senior Vice President of Sharp Business Systems. "Sharp selectively chose Meridian Office Systems' team to become the newest addition to Sharp Business Systems because of its prominence in the area and commitment to customer satisfaction, which we will continue to uphold through our best-in-class customer support."

Sharp Business Systems Strategy
SIICA has established 14 local Sharp Business Systems branches since the first branch opening in Arizona in 2006. Since then, the direct sales division has expanded into 30 locations through growth initiatives within the organization. "Sharp Business Systems has helped Sharp grow and strengthen Sharp's distribution in key markets nationwide," said Doug Albregts, President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "Our direct branch strategy augments our strong independent dealer channel by enabling Sharp to better understand customer needs and then translating that into outstanding products and support."

About Sharp Business Systems
As a direct sales division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Business Systems branches throughout the U.S. combine the resources of a multi-billion dollar corporation and the value of local representation, local management and community relationships. Sharp Business Systems transcends the average office technology provider by offering a consultative approach to improve customers' internal and external communication to drive business success faster.

About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp MFPs feature the Sharp OSA^® development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan² technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the MFP industry in security.

Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes and varying capabilities. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to state-of-the-art ultra-narrow bezel video walls, to the award-winning AQUOS BOARD^® interactive display systems, Sharp commercial and professional displays help you communicate, collaborate and disseminate information brilliantly.

For more information on Sharp's business products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 1 Sharp Plaza, Suite 1, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit our web site at siica.sharpusa.com.

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