WBM Technologies Announces the Acquisition of Carlyle Printers Service & Supplies

WBM Technologies LP is delighted to announce its acquisition of Carlyle Printers Service and Supplies (Carlyle), a prominent print technology solutions provider in Manitoba. This strategic move brings together two of Canada's most robust managed print support organizations and underscores their unwavering dedication to the Manitoba customer community they now serve as one united entity.

With the inclusion of Carlyle, WBM will now have a team of 95 skilled professionals solely in the province of Manitoba. Additionally, this acquisition includes the establishment of a new support service location and the acquisition of a 15,000-square-foot facility in Winnipeg. These two companies now constitute Manitoba's largest and most advanced Managed Print Technology Provider, which complements WBM's overarching team of 601 individuals spread across Western Canada, all united in their commitment to becoming Western Canada's leading managed IT solutions provider.

Brett Bailey, Vice President of WBM, emphasizes, "This announcement represents the ongoing success of our approach, which centers on bringing exceptional individuals and customers together under a common vision and shared values. It marks a significant milestone in Canada's managed print industry, and we are thrilled to take this strategic leap forward, enabling us to welcome remarkable new organizations into our client community and foster promising careers right here in Western Canada."

As part of this acquisition, Eric Johannson will continue to lead the Carlyle team in Manitoba and will join the WBM Technologies Leadership team. Co-Founder Derek Johannson will remain engaged with the Carlyle team, nurturing vital customer relationships in a consultative capacity.

Derek Johannson, Co-Founder of Carlyle, notes, "Over the years, we have witnessed many local providers in our industry being absorbed by manufacturers or corporations, ultimately vanishing. This is a remarkable tale of two thriving Western Canadian enterprises that have chosen a different path—to remain local, independent, and resolutely focused on our communities, our people, and our customers."

The effective date of the acquisition is September 1, 2023. Carlyle will continue to operate under its existing banner, now proudly displaying the "Powered by WBM" badge. Importantly, there will be no disruption or alterations to the services provided to Carlyle's customers.

Looking ahead, Carlyle's customers can anticipate newfound value stemming from WBM's advanced automation, analytics, and fleet reporting insights, coupled with access to a comprehensive range of outcome-driven technology solutions offered through the WBM Enterprise Experience Platform.

This news also holds significance for WBM's customer community in Manitoba, as it ensures expanded print support coverage, enhanced expertise, and increased capacity throughout the province.

Source:businesswire.com