NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Gaslow, President and CEO of Empire
Office, Inc. (www.empireoffice.com), a leading provider of curated
furniture & interior solutions for commercial spaces, today
announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire DeKalb Office
Environments, Inc., establishing its local presence in Atlanta and Birmingham. The transaction will close on
January 1, 2022, at which point, the
DeKalb Office name will temporarily transition to DeKalb by Empire Office, along with an
accompanying updated logo, website and brand identity.
With a proven 75-year history, Empire Office is a recognized
leader achieving a long-standing ranking on the Crain's New York
Business' list of the Largest Privately Held Companies in the
New York area and being named as
one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Orlando Business
Journal, among others. New
York-headquartered Empire Office has grown its physical
footprint significantly in recent years, first entering the
Florida market in 2009 and
expanding further in the state in three other subsequent
acquisitions between 2012 and 2015. With the announcement of the
DeKalb Office acquisition, Empire Office expands its reach within
the Eastern half of the U.S., making it the largest firm of its
kind in the country.
DeKalb Office has provided commercial interior solutions since
1952 and is a leader in the Healthcare and Education vertical
markets. As the sole Steelcase dealership in Atlanta and Birmingham, the company has worked with
approximately half of the Fortune500 companies headquartered
in Atlanta. Throughout its
history, DeKalb has been committed
to supporting the local communities in which it operates since its
inception.
"DeKalb has a great reputation
in the Atlanta and Birmingham markets," Gaslow stated. "We
believe building on the DeKalb
heritage, while leveraging Empire's experience and broad reach,
will enable us to offer next-level services and unparalleled
support for the companies located within these markets."
Since 1984, DeKalb Office has been led by Owner and CEO
John Rasper. Under Rasper's
direction, DeKalb has built a
reputation for being a creative, knowledgeable, and collaborative
partner, providing innovative workplace solutions to a remarkably
diverse client base. Throughout his career, John served on the
Board of three local Chambers and was the Chairman of the Greater
North Fulton Chamber. With the announcement of this acquisition,
Rasper is also announcing his official retirement from the contract
furniture industry.
"After 48 years in the industry, and 37 leading DeKalb in particular, I want to thank all of
my colleagues, staff and business associates with whom I've had the
distinct pleasure of working with over the years," Rasper said.
"With Empire at the helm, I have no doubt there will be great
things ahead for our clients and partners in the years to
come."
"As a company, we are thrilled to welcome the DeKalb team into the Empire Office family,"
Gaslow said. "John has done an excellent job of steering
DeKalb for many years, enabling it
to become the successful and respected organization it is today. We
wish him all the best as he enjoys a very well-deserved
retirement."
Currently located in Alpharetta,
GA and Birmingham, AL, the
physical locations of the DeKalb
showrooms and warehouses will remain unchanged in the immediate
future. Apart from John Rasper, most of the current local managers
and staff will also be retained in the same or similar roles.
About Empire Office, Inc.
New York-headquartered Empire Office is the
largest commercial furniture & interior solutions provider in
the world, with over 75 years of experience. Counting among its
clients the world's premier corporations, including 33 of the top
100 Fortune500 companies, Empire provides its customers with
unparalleled service and support across all 50 states. Empire
Office is recognized as a Steelcase Premier Partner and supports a
list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class
architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen and manufacturers to
deliver proven workspace solutions. With creative and
cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate
brands.
For more information
Dave
Scherff, COO, telephone: 917-416-6853, email:
dscherff@empireoffice.com or visit us online at
www.empireoffice.com.
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