Sharp Selects Southeastern Business Machines to Join the Company’s Nationwide Authorized Independent Copier Dealer Network

MAHWAH, NJ, January 16, 2013 – Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, announced that Southeastern Business Machines has joined its extensive nationwide network of authorized dealers. As part of the agreement, Southeastern Business Machines will now offer a range of integrated technology solutions, including Sharp's comprehensive portfolio of copiers and multifunction printers (MFPs). Sharp Authorized Dealers receive a wide array of marketing and sales support, including access to innovative tools and ongoing training.

"The addition of Southeastern Business Machines to the Huntsville, AL market will further enhance Sharp's strong dealer network," said Rich Boomsma, Senior Vice President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "Southeastern Business Machines has demonstrated a strong commitment to be a leader in office technology and we look forward to working with them in the support of their customers."

"We are excited to bring on Sharp's innovative product line," said Alan Bean, Vice President, Southeastern Business Machines. "Our goal is to provide the Huntsville area with leading edge products and services to make their business more efficient. We believe the addition of Sharp will further that goal."

Southeastern Business Machines, located in Huntsville, AL, has been in the office equipment business since 1964, serving clients in the Huntsville market. Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. For more information about the complete line of Sharp workgroup document systems, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit www.sharpusa.com/documents.

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