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Office supplies company For other uses, see WINC (disambiguation).

Winc
Company typePrivate
IndustryOffice supply retailing
Founded1986; 38 years ago (1986)
HeadquartersAustralia
Area servedAustralia
Key peoplePeter Kelly, CEO
Websitewinc.com.au

Winc is a workplace support company operating in Australia supplying office essentials, furniture, safety equipment and IT solutions. 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 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. The new brand was created in conjunction with Platinum Equity after it completed the acquisition of the Staples business in Australia in April 2017. In February 2018, Platinum Equity also completed the acquisition of the OfficeMax business in Australia.

References

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  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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