Patterson Pope Acquires United Business Systems; Becomes Sole Spacesaver® Distributor in Florida, Gains Alabama Territory


Fort Atkinson, Wis. (June 7, 2007) - Spacesaver Corp. has announced that Patterson Pope, a member of the nationwide Spacesaver Group of distributors, has acquired United Business Systems, making it the sole Spacesaver distributor in Florida. With the acquisition, Patterson Pope also expands its territory into 10 counties of Alabama.

Prior to the acquisition, United Business Systems had served as a Spacesaver distributor in Florida for 35 years. Former owners Kay and Connie Palumbo have retired. According to Patterson Pope President Denny Hammack, well-respected industry veteran Ron Nienhuis will serve as the new general manager for the company's Florida territory. The company will continue to do business as United Business Systems.

"We're very excited about working with the United Business Systems team and growing Patterson Pope in Florida," said Hammack. "We also look forward to building upon the great reputation that United Business Systems established over the years for providing superior storage solutions and service. This is a natural fit for us as we continue to expand in the southeastern region of the United States, and we anticipate a seamless transition."

Paul Olsen, president of Spacesaver, said the acquisition signifies a continued commitment to meeting the unique and specific storage needs of a variety of industries in Florida and Alabama.

"We thank Kay and Connie for all their wonderful contributions over the years and wish them the very best in their retirement," Olsen said. "Looking ahead, we're thrilled that Patterson Pope will represent Spacesaver in this thriving territory. With their extensive storage expertise, deep experience in the key industries we serve, and overall talent and track record for success, Patterson Pope is clearly positioned to take customer service and overall customer satisfaction to the next level."

Patterson Pope will maintain the Florida offices established by United Business Systems. Those include the headquarters in Orlando, as well as offices in Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Tampa, Palm Beach, and Tallahassee. The new Patterson Pope territory also includes 10 counties in Alabama. Headquartered in Charlotte, Patterson Pope also has offices in Greensboro and Raleigh, N.C.; Charleston and Greenville, S.C.; and Roanoke and Charlottesville, VA.

About Spacesaver
Spacesaver Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of high-density mobile storage and filing systems, as well as steel shelving and related accessories. Since 1972, Spacesaver has successfully produced storage solutions for library, healthcare, law enforcement, government, museum, corporate, institutional and industrial applications. A division of KI, Spacesaver is ISO 9001:2000 certified and headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Sales, installation and service are provided by The Spacesaver Group of independent distributors.

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