Since 1981, Advanced Business Equipment has been a fixture of the business community here in Asheville and across the Upstate. For over 40 years, you’ve known us as the local team on Sweeten Creek Road—the people who show up when you need a solution and stay until the job is done.
Advanced Business Equipment Partners with UBEO Business Services
In case you missed the news, ABE has officially teamed up with UBEO Business Services. This partnership is a strategic move designed to bring national-scale resources directly to our local clients. We are excited to share “what’s next” for our team and yours.
What This Means for Businesses in Western North Carolina and the Upstate
For businesses in Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville, Spartanburg, and throughout Western North Carolina and the Upstate, this partnership expands the technology resources available locally—without sacrificing the responsive service you depend on.
We know that “acquisition” can feel like a corporate term, so we want to be very clear about what this means for you, our long-time partners and friends. The most important thing to know is that we aren’t going anywhere.
New Resources. Same Local Leadership.
Local Team. Local Support. Same Commitment.
Our leadership team, including President Kevin Jackson and Sales Manager Baxter Culler, along with our entire roster of account executives, admin staff and service technicians, remains right here in Western North Carolina and Greenville.
Continued Community Investment in Asheville and Beyond
As Jackson notes, “You will still see the same friendly faces at your office, and you’ll still call the same local numbers when you need support. We remain deeply committed to our roots, continuing to champion local causes through our nonprofit support program—from collaborating on digital billboards to shout-outs on the marquee signage at our Sweeten Creek Road entrance.”
A Brand-Agnostic Approach to Office Technology
Joining UBEO gives us the flexibility to offer a wider range of industry-leading technology than ever before. While we continue to be your premier local dealership for the names you trust, like Canon and Konica Minolta, our reach has expanded.
Expanded Access to Canon, Konica Minolta, Lexmark and Ricoh
What’s next is a “brand-agnostic” approach. In the past, dealership life often meant working within the limits of a specific manufacturer’s catalog.
Technology Solutions Based on Your Workflow
Now, we’ve opened up those possibilities. We focus on your unique workflow first, then leverage our national network to identify the technology that best fits your goals. Whether your office is looking for a high-volume Konica Minolta workhorse, the precision of a Canon device, or targeted solutions from Ricoh and Lexmark, we now have the reach to provide a tailored suite of hardware and software.
A Stronger Future for Our Clients Across Western NC and Upstate SC
From small businesses in downtown Asheville to growing enterprises across Greenville and the surrounding Upstate communities, we remain committed to delivering reliable office technology and managed services tailored to this region. Joining UBEO isn’t about changing who we are; it’s about enhancing the value we provide. We now have access to a broader range of document management tools, deeper technical resources, and a national network of expertise—all while maintaining the local, attentive service that has defined us for over four decades.
Our commitment to Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina is stronger than ever. We are proud of the long-standing client partnerships we’ve built together, and we look forward to supporting your success for many years to come.
Thank you for being part of the Advanced Business Equipment family—now proudly Powered by UBEO. The future looks bright, and we’re glad to be heading there with you.