I.D.S. Canada Acquires Maison Lacouline Copier and Printer Business
I.D.S. Canada Acquires Maison Lacouline Copier and Printer Business
Acquisition Adds Over 500 Customers to IDS Managed Print Services Platform
MARKHAM, ON, Aug. 15, 2011 /CNW/ - I.D.S. Intelligent Data Systems (Canada) Inc. ("IDS"). has acquired substantially all of the copier and printer business of Maison LaCouline Inc. ("ML"). IDS provides copiers, printers and supplies as well as business and technology services primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. IDS is the largest independent dealer for imaging and IT products and technical support, and professional services in the Province of Quebec. IDS's strategic plan is to quickly build upon, and expand, its business solutions across all of Canada.
Bill Hishon, Chief Executive Officer of IDS said, "I am pleased with this addition of over 500 new customers to our current presence in the Quebec City capitol region. LaCouline has been in business since 1925, and we share the same philosophy of strong customer service, technical support, and quality."
Andre Marcoux, Vice-President and General Manager for IDS in the Quebec City region, will oversee the acquisition. Marcoux commented, "We are excited to add experienced technical support and salespeople to our team. LaCouline is a fantastic fit with EBQM, our printer and copier division in the Quebec City area."
As part of the transaction, ML will acquire the EBQM mailing equipment and service business.
About IDS
Based in Ontario, Canada, IDS is the leading independent managed print services provider in Eastern Canada. IDS was formed in 2011 through the combination of five of the region's leading independent managed print services companies, creating a uniquely broad platform that includes copiers, printers, and other technology products as well as equipment maintenance services, managed print services and related information technology consulting. The Company serves small and medium-sized Canadian businesses across a variety of sectors.
About Maison LaCouline
Based in Quebec City, Maison LaCouline has been serving the business products and service needs of the private and public sectors for over seventy-five years. Currently Maison LaCouline is the largest independent provider of mailing equipment and services in the Quebec City region.