In a significant development that promises to fortify the purchasing landscape for the Canadian Independent Dealer, two prominent Canadian purchasing groups have announced that they come together to establish an alliance dedicated to increase competitive buying conditions across the nation.
The strategic alliance brings together Canadian Workplace Solutions Inc. and Novexco Inc., well-established organizations known for their expertise in the office products sector. This alliance’s collective vision is to enhance the purchasing landscape, ensuring fairness, competitiveness, and sustainability across the Canadian economic spectrum. Furthermore, this partnership will offer to the suppliers an extended distribution network for their products.
Leaders from both organizations expressed enthusiasm for this strategic alliance and its potential to positively impact the Canadian business to business landscape.
Angie Bukta, President for Canadian Workplace Solutions Inc. stated, “We firmly believe that by combining our strengths and resources, we can promote a thriving, competitive, and ethical marketplace.”
We are excited to create this alliance for the betterment of all Canadian Independent Office Products Dealers,” said Denis Mathieu, President and CEO of Novexco Inc. “The Canadian office products market is evolving at a fast pace and in turn we are evolving our strategic direction for the benefit of all our members.”
About Canadian Workplace Solutions Inc.
As of January 1, 2023, Canadian Workplace Solutions is an amalgamation of Dealer-owned buying groups Basics Office Products Ltd., founded in 1976 and CIS Office Express Inc., founded in 1978. Together, with their largest Shareholder Guild Stationers, boast 147 locations across Canada specializing in office products including technology, facilities, and furniture products in the B2B sector. For more information, visit www.canadianworkplacesolutions.ca.
About Novexco Inc.
Novexco, founded in 1996 and owned by its merchant members, is the largest Canadian owned distributor of office supplies, technology products and furniture. Since March 2018, its commercial activities, the national sales division, the transactional website and the 100 Eastern-Canadian stores, have been grouped under the trademark Hamster. Novexco supplies Canadian consumers and businesses from its distribution centers in Vancouver BC, Calgary AB, Brampton ON, Laval QC, Longueuil QC and Dartmouth NS. Novexco is part of the Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies in Canada. For more information, visit www.novexco.com.
