Global Imaging Systems Acquires Alabama Division of The Stewart Organization; Boosts Xerox's Expansion in SMB, Managed Services Marketplace

      BIRMINGHAM, Ala., – Global Imaging Systems (GIS), A Xerox Company, has acquired the Alabama division of The Stewart Organization, Inc., one of the largest document equipment dealers in North America.

 
     Under the acquisition agreement, the division will be named Stewart of Alabama, Inc., and will offer Xerox’s managed services along with office and printing technology.

 
     “We continue to put an emphasis on acquiring locally based companies that provide quality products and solutions and have a reputation for delivering world class customer service,” said Michael Pietrunti, senior vice president, Acquisitions, Corporate Services and Marketing, GIS. “This acquisition complements our existing footprint in Alabama.”

 
     Vincent Caltagirone, who has served as president of the Birmingham-based operation since 2002, will continue in that role with the new company. “As we look to further strengthen our solutions and continue to deliver uncompromising customer service, GIS and Xerox were the right partners to ensure ongoing success and growth,” said Caltagirone.

 
     Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

 
About Global Imaging Systems

 
     Global Imaging Systems, A Xerox Company, is made up of regional core companies in the United States that sell and service document management systems such as printers, copiers and multifunction devices; network integration services; and electronic presentation systems. As an office technology dealer, Global Imaging Systems sells products from various suppliers including Xerox. Xerox acquired Global Imaging Systems in 2007, and operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary within Xerox’s North American operations.

 
About Xerox

 
     Xerox is a global business services, technology and document management company helping organizations transform the way they manage their business processes and information. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., we have more than 140,000 Xerox employees and do business in more than 180 countries. Together, we provide business process services, printing equipment, hardware and software technology for managing information -- from data to documents.

Source: Xerox Corporatio