CBM Business Machines

What CBM Business Machines does

CBM Business Machines is an independent, privately held IT solutions provider headquartered at 647 Franklin Street in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, founded in 1963 and operating for over 61 years. The company sells and services office technology for small, medium, and large organizations as well as government agencies across the Mid-Atlantic region. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, anchored by long-standing authorized reseller relationships with tier-1 OEMs including Canon (imageRUNNER, imageCLASS, imageFORMULA, imagePROGRAF), Dell (OptiPlex systems and servers), Oce, Sophos (Intercept X endpoint security), Formax, and Kobra.

The company's core technology is not proprietary; it is a multi-vendor integration and support layer built around third-party hardware and software. Service capabilities include maintenance on all office technology products, computer network design and upgrades, cybersecurity implementation, data management, disaster recovery, government sales support, and print audits that the company claims can reduce printing operating costs by 20%-50%. CBM has also extended into remote help-desk delivery and online service-call workflows, accessible via a dedicated phone extension and a web portal.

CBM's revenue model blends one-time equipment sales with recurring maintenance and service contracts plus professional services revenue from network design, cybersecurity rollouts, and print audits. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact the company for quotes. The company is explicitly independent of any OEM ("CBM is not a subsidiary of any Original Equipment Manufacturer"), has no disclosed institutional ownership, and reports no funding rounds, acquisitions, or executive turnover in the available data. No revenue figures, headcount counts, or named customer logos are publicly disclosed.

Name

CBM Business Machines

Legal name

CBM Business Machines

Website

https://gocbm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CBM Business Machines is an independent IT solutions reseller and service provider in Johnstown, PA, selling and supporting Canon, Dell, Sophos, Formax, Kobra, and Oce office technology for SMB, mid-market, enterprise, and government customers across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Office Technology Sales and Services

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEABAH

Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (BCDR) Services

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Managed IT Services (MSP)

Keywords

• Office equipment sales
• Printer maintenance services
• Managed print services
• IT network services
• Document management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Technology Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of copiers, printers, computers, servers, and network equipment from major brands including Canon, Oce, Dell, and others.
2. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance and service contracts for office technology products, including multi-function printers and computer networks.
3. IT Services: Services including computer network design and upgrades, cybersecurity, data management, disaster recovery, and print audits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CBM Business Machines is an IT solutions provider that sells, services, and supports office technology including multifunction copiers, printers, document scanners, large format printers, computers, and servers from brands such as Canon, Oce, Dell, Sophos, Formax, and Kobra. The company complements product sales with managed services such as computer network design and upgrades, cybersecurity, data management, disaster recovery, government sales, and print audits for small, medium, and large organizations across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Product overview

CBM Business Machines is an IT solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of office technology products and services. The company distributes Canon imaging products (imageRUNNER and imageCLASS multifunction copiers/printers, imageFORMULA scanners, and imagePROGRAF large format printers), Oce printing systems, Dell computers and servers, Sophos cybersecurity solutions, Formax document processing equipment (pressure seal mailers, mailing systems, data destruction shredders, and digital print finishing solutions), and Kobra document security shredders. Beyond product sales, CBM provides supporting services including maintenance, network design, cybersecurity implementation, data management, disaster recovery planning, and print audits for government and commercial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canon imageRUNNER Enterprise multifunction copiers and printers for high-volume office environments with scanning, printing, and copying capabilities, offered as an authorized Canon reseller.
• Canon imageCLASS Multifunction printers and copiers designed for small to medium-sized businesses and home offices, offered as an authorized Canon reseller.
• Canon imageFORMULA Document scanners for converting paper documents to digital formats with high-speed scanning capabilities, offered as an authorized Canon reseller.
• Canon imagePROGRAF Large format printers for professional graphics, technical drawings, and poster printing applications, offered as an authorized Canon reseller.
• Oce Printing Systems Large format printing systems and solutions for technical documentation, CAD drawings, and graphics production, offered as an Oce channel partner.
• Dell Computers and Servers Desktop computers, laptops, and server solutions including OptiPlex systems for business infrastructure and office productivity, offered as a Dell reseller.
• Sophos Intercept X Endpoint protection solution providing deep learning malware detection, exploit prevention, and anti-ransomware capabilities, offered through a Sophos partnership.
• Formax Pressure Seal and Mailing Solutions Pressure seal one-piece mailers, AutoSeal equipment, full-bleed color digital printing, and intelligent mail processing equipment with up to 1600x1600 dpi resolution, offered as a Formax reseller.
• Formax Data Destruction and Print Finishing Solutions Commercial shredders from deskside to production units capable of destroying binders, booklets, and electronic media, plus Memjet-based digital printing and finishing equipment including stack cutters, business card cutters, creasers, and folders, offered as a Formax reseller.
• Kobra Document Shredders Document security shredding systems featuring carbon hardened steel gears and metal chain drive systems for superior durability and security, offered as a Kobra reseller.
• Maintenance and Service Contracts Ongoing maintenance and service contracts covering all office technology products sold, including multi-function printers and computer networks, delivered via remote help desk and on-site service.
• IT and Network Services Professional services including computer network design and upgrades, cybersecurity, data management, and disaster recovery planning for small, medium, and large organizations.
• Government Sales Solutions Dedicated procurement and sales support for government agencies and entities in the Mid-Atlantic region, addressing specialized government procurement and compliance requirements.
• Print Audit Free analysis of current printing environment and operating costs, designed to identify savings of 20% to 50% on printing operating costs for prospective customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save 20% to 50% on printing operating costs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CanoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBM Business Machines is an authorized reseller of Canon office technology products including imageRUNNER, imageCLASS, imageFORMULA, and imagePROGRAF product lines.
• OcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBM Business Machines offers Oce printing and document management solutions as part of their product portfolio.
• DellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBM Business Machines resells Dell computers and servers, including OptiPlex systems, as part of their office technology offerings.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationCBM Business Machines provides Sophos cybersecurity solutions including Sophos Intercept X for endpoint protection, featuring deep learning malware detection, exploit prevention, and anti-ransomware capabilities.
• FormaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBM Business Machines offers Formax pressure seal solutions, mailing equipment, data destruction shredders, and digital print finishing solutions. Formax is the industry leader in design, manufacturing, and distribution of pressure seal, mailing, data destruction, and digital print finishing solutions.
• KobraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBM Business Machines offers Kobra document security shredding products, which feature carbon hardened steel gears and metal chain drive systems for superior durability.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marco Technologies: Regional office technology VAR and managed IT services provider in the upper Midwest. Directly comparable to CBM in business model: sells copiers/printers, computers, and offers managed network and IT services to SMB and mid-market customers.
• Gordon Flesch Company: Long-standing Canon dealer offering office equipment, managed print, and document management across the Midwest. Closely comparable to CBM in product mix, Canon focus, and SMB-to-enterprise customer orientation.
• Les Olson Company: Western U.S. Canon dealer providing copiers, printers, IT services, and document solutions to businesses. Mirrors CBM's model of combining equipment sales with managed services and a regional geographic focus.
• RJ Young: Southeast U.S. office technology and managed services provider. Comparable to CBM as a multi-OEM dealer offering copiers, managed print, IT services, and document workflow solutions to commercial customers.
• DEX Imaging: Major Canon dealer with strong East Coast and Southeast presence, selling copiers, managed print, and document solutions. Highly comparable to CBM in product portfolio, Canon partnership, and mid-market customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Konica Minolta: Global manufacturer of multifunction printers, production print, and IT services (All Covered). Competes with the OEMs CBM resells and increasingly sells direct to end customers, squeezing independent resellers.
• Ricoh USA: U.S. arm of a major copier/printer OEM offering direct managed print, workflow, and IT services. Competes with CBM both as an alternative equipment supplier and as a direct-services provider.
• Xerox: Established copier/printer manufacturer expanding into managed print services and IT services (Xerox IT Solutions). Competes with CBM for office equipment budget and increasingly for managed-services contracts.
• Sharp Electronics: Multifunction printer OEM with a direct and dealer sales motion. Competes with the imaging brands CBM carries and offers similar managed services through its dealer network.
• HP: Major OEM of LaserJet/PageWide printers, desktops, and workstations. Competes with CBM's Dell and Canon print offerings and increasingly bundles managed print services into its direct sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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