Copy Products, Inc.

History

Copy Products, Inc. was founded by Vernon S. Starks and his wife, Antoinette Starks, in 1963 as a printing company. While working in the printing industry, they saw the impending process of hand-cranked mimeographs and oversized, messy printing presses becoming obsolete. Not long after 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, Inc.

At that time (1968), the copy process included a liquid process, and copiers used treated, rolled paper.  Through dedication and hard work, their risky endeavor of opening Copy Products, Inc. proved to be a rewarding process that created a mainstay in the area of office equipment.

The incorporation of Copy Products, Inc. took place 1971. It began as an authorized Savin copier dealer, adding the Royal line in 1972 (Royal copiers became Konica in 1987). The Pittsburg, Kansas location opened as CPI’s first expansion location, beginning its operation in 1978.  In 1982, CPI complimented its product line by becoming an IBM business partner, offering IBM typewriters to its customers. Emporia, Kansas became the site for the next location in 1984, and 1987 marked another expansion milestone, with the addition of the Joplin, Missouri office. Adding the Risograph digital duplicator to CPI’s showcase of products, brought Vernon back to his printing roots. The most exciting move came about when the Springfield, Missouri location opened its doors, acting as the sole authorized Konica and Toshiba copier and facsimile dealer in the area. The accumulation of two more stores, one in Mountain Home, Arkansas (1988) and then one in Bentonville, Arkansas (2000) increased the member count of the Copy Products, Inc. family, both as employees and as customers. Copy Product Inc.’s latest expansion occurred in 2006 with the opening of the Wichita, Kansas office. This office extends their reach into the heart of the Sunflower state.

Present

With more than 70 employees, Copy Products, Inc. has formed a strong team of account representatives, technical support, and administration who have enabled CPI to be voted one of the Top 50 Office Equipment Dealers in the United States by Office Dealer magazine, multiple times.

Future

In addition to having access to the latest technology and the most cost-effective service response in the industry, CPI’s customers can count on a long-term and satisfying business relationship with us.

About Us

Copy Products, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business with Toni Starks being the majority stockholder. Copy Products, Inc. offers multiple lines of multifunctional products, digital and color office equipment, printers, scanners, fax machines, shredders, folders, collators, and all-in-ones. Copy Products, Inc. is also a leader in Managed Print Services (MPS) and Electronic Document Management (EDM) for your office.

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. Copy Products, Inc. also offers short-term rentals and generous trade-in allowances.

Copy Products, Inc. has a complete staff of more than 35 highly trained, in-house technical representatives to service equipment on-site. We also have trained operators to answer your questions and troubleshoot your equipment over the phone. Our technicians carry a generous inventory of commonly used parts to reduce turn-around time on part replacement and repairs.  In addition, with our easy shipping options, your supplies can arrive at your office in no time.

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.