OfficeMax Launches New Name of U.S. Contract Business
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office
and facility supplies, technology and services, today announced
that its U.S. contract business will now go to market as OfficeMax
Workplace(SM). The new name reflects the company's commitment to
developing strategic relationships with a wide array of customers
including businesses, universities, hospitals, schools and local
governments to provide them with tailored solutions specific to the
unique needs of their workplace.
"I am pleased with the progress our U.S. contract business has
made throughout the course of the last 18 months," said
Ravi Saligram, President and CEO of
OfficeMax. "The new name and identity of OfficeMax Workplace is a
strong affirmation of its rightful place within our portfolio of
businesses."
Added John Kenning, President of
OfficeMax Workplace, "This new name reflects our mission to help
our customers drive efficiency and cost savings through innovative
products, services and solutions."
OfficeMax Workplace(SM) provides a holistic suite of product and
service solutions – including office supplies, interiors and
furniture, print and document services, facility products and
services, and technology. This range of solutions enables
OfficeMax to understand each business's unique needs and then
customize a program to help them manage their overall spend and
gain greater control of the procurement process.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in integrating
products, solutions and services for the workplace, whether for
business or at home. The OfficeMax mission is simple: We
provide workplace innovation that enables our customers to work
better. The company provides office supplies and paper, print
and document services, technology products and solutions, and
furniture to businesses and consumers. OfficeMax consumers
and business customers are served by approximately 29,000
associates through OfficeMax.com; OfficeMaxSolutions.com and
Reliable.com; more than 900 stores in the U.S. and Mexico; and direct sales and catalogs.
OfficeMax has been named one of the 2012 World's Most Ethical
Companies, and is the only company in the office supply industry to
receive Ethics Inside® Certification by the Ethisphere
Institute. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call
1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit
www.officemax.com.
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Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners.
OfficeMax Media Contact
Nicole Miller
630.864.6069
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