About Our Sharp Electronics Partnership

At Sharp Electronics Corporation, our challenge is to create a balance between work time and personal time, with products that can benefit people's lives at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Sharp business products can boost your productivity and reduce costs. Sharp is dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value, and design.

MWB is a proud partner with Sharp Electronics and has been named in the Top 10 Dealers Nationwide for the last 15 years. At MWB Sharp allows our customers to do more than they ever thought possible and in less time. Sharp¹s versatile MFPs keep your workgroup moving ahead of the competition. With powerful copying, printing, scanning, and faxing capabilities these multi-functioning workhorses will streamline workflow-and become the center of productivity.

• Scan2 technology increases productivity by scanning two-sided documents in a single pass
• Sharp's data security kits (DSK) lead the industry in data protection
• My Sharp allows businesses access to training tools to maximize MFP investments and increase productivity

Press Release:

 

CYPRESS, Calif., June 20, 2008  -- MWB Business Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), and Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America announced a new five-year purchasing contract that enables MWB to continue supplying and servicing customers as an authorized dealer of Sharp multifunction products, printers, fax machines, supplies, parts and accessories.

The contract runs for an initial term of three years followed by two one-year renewals based on growth.

"MWB's success in the marketplace has been based on our strong relationships with customers, and for more than 25 years, on our equally strong partnership with Sharp," said Joseph Payne, president of MWB Business Systems. "This renewed relationship with Sharp helps MWB to continue meeting our customers' needs with the right mix of technology, supplies and service."

"Our relationship with MWB has been built on mutual respect and cooperation to build our businesses," said Richard Boomsma, vice president of sales for Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA). "We feel our ongoing relationship will continue to build on these strengths and allow both companies to continue to grow and provide leading edge technology and support to customers."

MWB Business Systems, a regional core company of Global Imaging Systems, serves the southern California market from six offices in key metropolitan locations. Global companies sell and service document management systems such as printers, copiers and multifunction devices; network integration services; and electronic presentation systems. MWB and the other Global office technology dealers sell products from various suppliers including Xerox and Sharp. Xerox acquired Global Imaging in 2007 and operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary within Xerox's North American operations.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, based in Mahwah, N.J., markets the advanced, color MX Series multifunctional peripheral (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity.

Global and Sharp Renew Sales Partnership - Friday, June 01, 2007
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Imaging Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX - News), and Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America today announced a new purchasing contract that enables Global dealers to continue supplying customers with Sharp multifunction products, printers, fax machines, supplies, parts and accessories.

"Global's success in the marketplace has always been based on partnerships, building strong relationships with companies like Sharp and with our customers," said Tom Johnson, chairman and CEO of Global Imaging Systems. "This renewed relationship with Sharp helps Global companies to continue meeting their customers' needs with the right mix of technology, supplies and service."

"Our relationships with the Global dealers have been built on a mutual respect and cooperation to build our businesses," said Ed McLaughlin, president of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA). "We feel our ongoing relationship will continue to build on these strengths and allow both companies to continue to grow and provide leading edge technology and support to customers."

"Both Global and Sharp have built our reputations on a common focus on ensuring that we exceed the customers expectations," stated Richard Boomsma, vice president of sales for SIICA. "Our continued relationship with Global ensures that we both can maintain this high level of satisfaction and support to our mutual customers."