Equipment Brokers Unlimited

What Equipment Brokers Unlimited does

Equipment Brokers Unlimited (EBU) is a privately held wholesale distributor of pre-owned commercial copiers and print equipment, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Chatsworth, California. The company operates on both sides of the secondary copier market — purchasing used commercial copiers from businesses, dealers, leasing companies, schools, government agencies, and manufacturers, and reselling that inventory to dealers, resellers, and direct buyers across the United States and through an international export network spanning 40+ countries. Its core product portfolio spans used copiers from major manufacturers including Ricoh, Canon, Konica Minolta, Xerox, Sharp, Kyocera, and Toshiba, supplemented by complementary finishing equipment lines (Duplo, MBM/Triumph, Bourg, Xante, Standard Horizon) and high-speed Epson WorkForce Enterprise inkjet MFPs.

EBU's defining operational standard is its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program — a 14-point inspection conducted by factory-trained technicians covering print quality, fuser and drum condition, paper feed and duplex function, ADF/scanner performance, network connectivity, error code history, and meter count verification. The program is backed by a 100% money-back guarantee for up to 30 days and an exclusive Pay-After-You-Inspect policy for qualifying new dealer customers. The company operates three warehouse/distribution facilities in California, Texas, and Washington to support nationwide shipping, with on-site container build capability for international export shipments.

Revenue is generated primarily through wholesale markup between acquisition cost and resale price, supplemented by an export distribution channel that allows EBU to pay up to 50% more than standard trade-in programs on school and government fleet disposals. Go-to-market is sales-led with enterprise field sales targeting large dealer accounts and institutional buyers, supported by dedicated account relationships, volume incentive programs, and direct access to ownership. Operational commitments include six-business-hour purchase offer turnaround, 24-hour payment to sellers after pickup, next-week delivery on stocked inventory, and one-hour post-sale access to ownership and management during business hours, including weekends.

Name

Equipment Brokers Unlimited

Legal name

Equipment Brokers Unlimited LLC

Website

https://equipmentbrokersunlimited.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Equipment Brokers Unlimited is a 40+ year US wholesale distributor of pre-owned commercial copiers and print equipment, serving dealers, resellers, schools, government agencies, and export buyers across 40+ countries from facilities in California, Texas, and Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Copier Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Warranty, Protection Plans & Extended Service Contracts (CRACAJAH)

Keywords

• Used copiers wholesale
• Refurbished office equipment
• Commercial printer resale
• Pre-owned MFPs
• Copier export services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Resale of Used Copiers: EBU purchases used commercial copiers and print equipment from businesses, dealers, leasing companies, schools, and manufacturers at wholesale prices, then resells to dealers, resellers, and direct buyers at a markup. Revenue is generated through the margin between acquisition cost and resale price. The company also sells finishing equipment including Duplo, MBM, Bourg, Standard Horizon, Xante, and Epson WorkForce Enterprise alongside copiers.
2. Export Distribution Revenue: EBU sells pre-owned commercial copiers and print equipment into international markets including Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The export network allows EBU to offer better prices to US sellers than domestic-only buyers, creating a competitive sourcing advantage that feeds the resale business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Equipment Brokers Unlimited (EBU) is a wholesale buyer and reseller of pre-owned commercial copiers, multifunction printers, and print finishing equipment from brands such as Ricoh, Canon, Konica Minolta, Xerox, Sharp, Kyocera, Toshiba, Duplo, MBM, Bourg, Xante, Standard Horizon, and Epson. The company sources used machines from businesses, leasing companies, schools, government agencies, manufacturers, and dealers, and resells them to dealers, resellers, and direct buyers across the US and 40+ international markets. Its Certified Pre-Owned program offers a 14-point inspection by factory-trained technicians backed by a 100% money-back guarantee for up to 30 days.

Product overview

Equipment Brokers Unlimited (EBU) operates as a wholesale marketplace for pre-owned commercial print equipment, offering a portfolio of used copiers across major brands (Ricoh, Canon, Konica Minolta, Xerox, Sharp, Kyocera, Toshiba) alongside complementary finishing equipment (Duplo, MBM/Triumph, Bourg, Xante, Standard Horizon) and specialty inkjet presses (Epson WorkForce Enterprise). The core offering centers on used copiers sold through a Certified Pre-Owned Program featuring a 14-point inspection process and 100% money-back guarantee. EBU's product ecosystem includes value-added services such as an international export program with warehouses in California, Texas, and Washington; a School & Government Trade-In Program offering premium valuations for fleet disposals; and Volume Dealer Programs with priority inventory access and incentive structures. The company also provides copier parts and accessories, educational resources on copier selection, and Pay-After-You-Inspect policies for qualifying new dealers. The portfolio spans from mid-range departmental MFPs to production-grade equipment, serving dealers, resellers, schools, government agencies, and direct buyers domestically and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used Copiers and MFPs Pre-owned commercial copiers and multifunction printers from major manufacturers, sold at wholesale pricing to dealers, resellers, and direct buyers with nationwide shipping on air ride trucks.
• Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program Inspection, certification, and guarantee service covering pre-owned copiers: 14-point quality check by factory-trained technicians (print quality, fuser, drum, paper feed, scanner, error codes, meter count, cosmetic condition) backed by a 100% money-back guarantee for up to 30 days, plus an exclusive Pay After You Inspect policy for qualifying new dealers.
• Epson WorkForce Enterprise Printers Used high-speed, high-volume inkjet multifunction printers (WF-C20590, WF-C17590, WF-M21000) sold to dealers, resellers, and end buyers in corporate, education, and print-for-pay environments.
• Duplo Finishing Systems Used Duplo booklet makers (DBM-150, DBM-500, DBM-350T), slitter/cutter/creasers (DC-618, DC-646, DC-746), collators (DC-10000, DC-8000), and folders (DF-520, DF-850, DF-1200) for commercial print finishing operations.
• MBM / Triumph Paper Cutters and Finishers Used MBM Triumph guillotine paper cutters, Aerocut finishing systems (Prime, X, G2, Star), automatic folders, and bookletmakers for commercial and office environments.
• Bourg Finishing Equipment Used Bourg perfect binders (BB3002, BB3102, BB2002, BB3202), saddlestitchers (BST-10, BST-D, BST-TC, BST-1), trimmers, bookletmakers (BM2055, BM2015), and collating systems for commercial bindery.
• Xante Printers and Digital Presses Used Xante Excelagraphix wide-format inkjet presses, En/Press envelope printers, Impressia digital color presses, Ilumina book/document printers, and iQueue workflow software for specialty print operations.
• Standard Horizon Printing Equipment Used Standard Horizon SPF folders (SPF-200A, 200L, 210A, 320A), BQ perfect binders (BQ-270, BQ-470, BQ-280, BQ-480), StitchLiner saddlestitchers, VAC collators, and precision trimmers for commercial print finishing.
• Copier Parts and Accessories Database of available used copier parts and accessories for maintenance and repair of commercial copy equipment, supplied to dealers and service providers.
• International Export Services International export program enabling purchase and sale of used commercial print equipment into Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets, with on-site container builds and full logistics coordination from US warehouses.
• School and Government Trade-In Program Specialized trade-in program that purchases school and government fleet equipment either directly from districts/agencies or via dealers winning replacement bids, including multi-location pickup, consolidation, mixed-lot purchasing, and on-site container builds for export.
• Volume Dealer Program Incentive program for high-volume dealers and resellers offering priority inventory access, volume pricing structures, trips, gift cards, and dedicated account relationships with direct access to ownership and management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% more on school and government trade-ins vs. standard trade-in programs (enabled by export market access)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sharp Electronics Corporation (Business Systems): OEM of MX-series commercial copiers and MFPs with a dealer network and certified refurbishment options. Comparable because Sharp competes directly for used Sharp trade-in inventory and provides alternative supply of pre-owned equipment to dealers EBU serves.
• Canon Solutions America: Canon U.S. subsidiary selling imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFPs plus certified pre-owned and dealer trade-in programs. Comparable because Canon competes with EBU on both sourcing (fleet returns) and re-marketing of used Canon equipment to the same dealer base.
• Staples (Staples Business Advantage): National B2B office products and equipment supplier with a recurring printer and copier offering for SMB, enterprise, and education. Comparable because Staples Business Advantage competes with EBU for direct-buyer and institutional procurement of used and recertified copiers and printers, often at the contract level.
• Flex Technology Group: Large managed print services and office technology provider operating across multiple states, supplying and financing copiers, printers, and managed print to enterprises and government. Comparable because Flex offers a competing procurement channel for end-user buyers and dealer partners in the same categories EBU supplies.
• Marlin Business Services (now Marlin Capital Solutions): Commercial equipment lessor active in office equipment financing, handling fleet returns from copier lease agreements. Comparable because Marlin is a channel partner that supplies (and competes for the disposal economics of) end-of-lease copier fleets flowing through EBU.
• Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA: OEM of bizhub-series MFPs with a managed print and dealer refurbishment program. Comparable because it competes with EBU for used Konica Minolta trade-ins and offers alternative certified-pre-owned procurement channels for the same dealer and direct-buyer customers.
• Marco Technologies: Midwest-headquartered managed technology services provider covering copiers, printers, and IT services for businesses, schools, and government. Comparable because Marco competes with EBU for school and government fleet trade-ins and offers alternative procurement of new and used equipment to similar customers.
• Xerox (Xerox Business Solutions): Legacy OEM of WorkCentre and AltaLink copiers with a managed print services and equipment refurbishment program. Comparable because Xerox's dealer trade-in and refurbishment offerings overlap with EBU's core buy/sell flow and target dealer and institutional customers.
• Ricoh USA: OEM manufacturer that operates a certified pre-owned and trade-in ecosystem for commercial copiers and printers, competing with EBU on the supply side (fleet returns) and the buyer side (refurbished equipment with OEM warranty). Comparable because Ricoh directly addresses the same trade-in-to-resale flow that EBU intermediates.
• GreatAmerica Financial Services: Major independent equipment lessor specializing in office equipment including copiers and printers, with a large fleet of end-of-lease returns. Comparable because GreatAmerica is simultaneously a major supplier of trade-in inventory to EBU and a competitor offering bundled lease-and-equipment procurement to similar dealer and end-buyer customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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