WBM Technologies, a managed IT solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of PrinterWorks West, a print technology solutions provider in Alberta, Canada.

This strategic move brings together two strong managed print support organizations and underscores the companies’ commitment to their unified customer community in Alberta.

With the addition of PrinterWorks West, WBM Technologies will expand its team of dedicated Managed Print Support Technicians in Alberta to over 50 professionals. Furthermore, the acquisition will result in the establishment of a new support service location in Fort McMurray.

JoeAnne Hardy — WBM Technologies president said: “While today’s announcement is exciting in the leadership position it establishes, the best part of all is the spirit and enthusiasm that we can already feel across our organizations. WBM is ready to provide the investment and support needed to advance, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome this talented group of people to our team and to be a part of their success.”

The combined companies will now have a workforce of more than 570 employees, positioning them as the leading managed IT solutions provider in Western Canada.

Under the acquisition agreement, Darryl Henderson, the current leader of PrinterWorks West, will continue to lead the team in Alberta and join the WBM Technologies Leadership team. Meanwhile, Jonathan Ceaser, the founder of PrinterWorks West, will retire, marking the conclusion of his successful career.

The effective date of the acquisition is June 1, 2023. PrinterWorks West will continue to operate under its existing brand name, now “Powered by WBM,” with no disruptions or changes to customer services.

Customers of PrinterWorks West can anticipate enhanced value through WBM’s advanced automation, analytics, and fleet reporting insights. They will also gain access to a comprehensive suite of outcomes-based technology solutions offered through the WBM Enterprise Experience Platform.

The acquisition not only benefits PrinterWorks West’s customers but also brings expanded print support expertise, coverage, and capacity to the wider WBM customer community across Alberta.

The acquisition of PrinterWorks West by WBM Technologies represents a strategic step towards strengthening managed print support services in Alberta. The combined expertise, resources, and technology offerings will provide customers with a seamless experience while reinforcing WBM’s position as a leading provider of managed IT solutions in Western Canada.

Darryl Henderson — PrinterWorks West President said: “Building PrinterWorks West has been an awesome journey, and today is the next step as we have joined one of the most respected and admired companies in our industry.

“It was important for us to be able to move ahead in our growth, while staying local and remaining true to our values and our customers. With WBM, we’ve achieved exactly that.”

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