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]
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References
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- Why technology is beneficial for the cleaning industry Australasia's Cleaning Industry and Environmental Technology Magazine, 2019-02-09, retrieved 2019-02-12^
- The $10 billion battle for nation's Station Cupboards The Sydney Morning Herald, 2 October 2017, retrieved February 15, 2018^
- Leon Spencer. Staples unveils new A/NZ brand name ARN, 7 August 2017, retrieved February 15, 2018^
- Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Staples' Business in Australia and New Zealand www.platinumequity.com, retrieved 2019-02-12^
- Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of OfficeMax Business in Australia www.platinumequity.com, retrieved 2019-02-12^
- US-based Staples' A/NZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge channellife.com.au, retrieved 2019-02-12^