Pacific Office Automation Expands Coverage with Western Business Products Acquisition

The deal will allow the office equipment provider to expand its reach across the Pacific Northwest.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:31pm by Ben Kaplan

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Pacific Office Automation (POA), the largest office equipment provider in the Pacific Northwest, has acquired Western Business Products in a move to expand its coverage area and customer base. The acquisition will allow POA to offer its suite of office technology solutions to a wider range of businesses across Oregon and Washington.

Why it matters

The deal highlights the ongoing consolidation in the office equipment industry as providers look to gain scale and expand their geographic footprint to better serve customers. As businesses increasingly rely on advanced office technology, having a robust regional presence is crucial for companies like POA to remain competitive.

The details

Under the terms of the acquisition, POA will absorb Western Business Products' operations and integrate its team and customer accounts. This will allow POA to bolster its sales, service, and support capabilities across the Pacific Northwest. The combined entity will have over 400 employees serving thousands of customers from 16 locations.

  • The acquisition was announced on April 6, 2026.
  • The deal is expected to close by the end of Q2 2026.

The players

Pacific Office Automation

The largest office equipment provider in the Pacific Northwest, offering a range of office technology solutions to businesses.

Western Business Products

An office equipment and technology provider based in the Pacific Northwest that is being acquired by Pacific Office Automation.

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What they’re saying

“This acquisition allows us to expand our footprint and better serve our customers across the region with an even broader suite of office technology solutions.”

— Chip Miceli, CEO, Pacific Office Automation

“Joining forces with POA will enable us to leverage their scale and expertise to deliver even more value to our customers.”

— Sarah Thompson, President, Western Business Products

What’s next

The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2026, at which point the integration of Western Business Products' operations and employees into Pacific Office Automation will begin.

The takeaway

This deal highlights the ongoing consolidation in the office equipment industry as providers seek to expand their geographic reach and service capabilities to better meet the evolving technology needs of businesses across the Pacific Northwest.