About Us...



History

 Copy Products, Inc. began only as a dream for Vernon S. Starks and his wife Antonette Starks.  While working in the printing industry, they saw the impending obsolescence of hand-cranked mimeographs and oversized, messy printing presses.  Along with this realization, came an opportunity to enter the then experimental field of office copier sales and service that resulted in the inception of Copy Products.  At that time, (1968) the copy process was a liquid process and copiers used treated, rolled paper.  Through dedication and hard work, this risky endeavor proved to be a rewarding process that created a mainstay in the area of office equipment - Copy Products, Inc. 

Copy Products was to be incorporated in 1971.  Beginning as an Authorized Savin copier dealer, the Royal line was added in 1972 (Royal copiers were to become Konica in 1987).  In the first expansion by CPI, the Pittsburg, KS location began operation in 1978.  In 1982, CPI complimented its product line by becoming an IBM Business Partner and offering IBM typewriters.  Emporia, KS became the site for the next location in 1984.  1987 marked another expansion milestone with the addition of the Joplin, MO office.  A unique opportunity brought Vernon back to his printing roots when the Risograph digital duplicator was added to CPI's showcase of products.  The most exciting move came for CPI with the addition of the Springfield, MO location and the sole Authorized Konica and Toshiba copier and facsimile dealer in the area.  The addition of Mountain Home, AR in 1998 and then Bentonville, AR in 2000 has added numerous members to the Copy Products, Inc. family both as employees and as customers.  Our latest expansion occurred in 2006 with the opening of the Wichita, KS office.  This office extends our reach into the heart of the Sunflower state. 

With over 70 employees, Copy Products, Inc. has formed a strong team of account representatives, technical support, and administration that has enabled us to be voted one of the Top 50 Office Equipment Dealers in the United States by Office Dealer magazine.  Not bad, considering the field of approximately 100,000 other dealers who qualified.

 

Mission Statement:

Copy Products, Inc. will continually strive toward developing trust and loyalty in their customers by providing top quality technology, superior technical support, professionalism, and customer service long after the sale.

 

Features:

Copy Products, Inc. is a family owned and operated business with Toni Starks being the majority stockholder.  Copy Products, Inc. offers a full line of office equipment ranging from high speed digital printers, digital and color office equipment of all sizes, multi-functional products, facsimile machines, computers, computer interfaceable products, laser printers, typewriters, shredders, folders, and collators.  Purchase plans vary based on customer needs analysis, but can include 90 days Same As Cash, true in-house leasing options, Third party leasing, and rent-to-own.  CPI also offers short-term rentals, and generous trade-in allowances.                

Copy Products, Inc. has a complete staff of over 35 highly trained, in-house technical representatives to service equipment on-site as well as trained operators to answer your questions and troubleshoot over the telephone.  Our technicians carry a generous inventory of commonly used parts to reduce turn around time on part replacement and repairs.  In addition, a Copy Products, Inc.  representative will personally deliver supply items if in the area, or UPS shipment may be used if needed.

 

Future:

Our customers can look forward to a long and satisfying business relationship, in addition to the latest technology and most cost-effective service response in the industry!


Your satisfaction is our Number One Priority!


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