Winc
TypePrivate
IndustryRetail
Founded1986 (1986)
Headquarters
Australia
Area served
Australia
Key people
Peter Kelly, CEO
Websitewinc.com.au

Winc is a workplace support company operating in Australia supplying office essentials, furniture, safety equipment and IT solutions.[1][2] The company is focused on supporting businesses through the delivery of everything a workplace needs to work - supporting learners, carers and workers across the corporate, government, education and healthcare sectors. The company was previously known as Staples[3] and Corporate Express. Winc Australia operates across all states and territories and also includes Business Interiors, which is a premium office design division for corporate fit-outs.

History

The Winc brand was launched in September 2017. It stands for Work Incorporated.[4] The new brand was created in conjunction with Platinum Equity after it completed the acquisition of the Staples business in Australia in April 2017.[5] In February 2018, Platinum Equity also completed the acquisition of the OfficeMax business in Australia.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Consolidate suppliers to cap business costs". Financial Review. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Why technology is beneficial for the cleaning industry". Australasia's Cleaning Industry and Environmental Technology Magazine. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  3. ↑ "The $10 billion battle for nation's Station Cupboards". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  4. ↑ Spencer, Leon (7 August 2017). "Staples unveils new A/NZ brand name". ARN. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  5. ↑ "Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Staples' Business in Australia and New Zealand". www.platinumequity.com. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  6. ↑ "Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of OfficeMax Business in Australia". www.platinumequity.com. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  7. ↑ "US-based Staples' A/NZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge". channellife.com.au. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
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