Office equipment and supplies industry
Article Abstract:
The move into digital and high end office equipment by US business is fueling growth in the office equipment and supplies industry. Color digital copiers at Xerox, electronic postal meters at Pitney Bowes and the spread of automatic teller machines for Diebold are just three examples of this phenomenon. Business forms management is expected to grow as technology replaces forms in triplicate. Business expansion is driving growth in retail office supplies; Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples together claim a 15% market share.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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Office equipment & supplies industry
Article Abstract:
Successful product introduction is one of the key elements for the solid earnings of the leading office equipment and supplies firms in 1996 and 1997. A major goal for companies in this industry is the acquisition of forms management accounts, although traditional business forms sales have declined. Retailer prospects in this industry are also mixed. Investors must emphasize market leadership and timeliness for 1996 when selecting stocks.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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