What Regency does

Regency, operating its B2B e-commerce arm under the OCOP Express brand, is a family-owned office and facility supplies distributor founded in 1933 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company sells a broad catalog across nine or more product categories including office supplies, electronic office supplies, furniture and workplace, safety and security, cleaning and janitorial, catering and breakroom, mailroom and warehouse, arts and crafts, and planning and presentation, positioning itself as a one-stop vendor for business customers. Its underlying technology is a self-service B2B e-commerce platform (ocopexpress.com) with customer account management, a Quick Order tool for bulk reordering, an Ink & Toner Finder for compatibility lookup, and on-demand Custom Printing and Custom Stamps services.

The business model is straightforward B2B distribution: product resale to commercial customers via the e-commerce storefront and account-based direct sales, with pricing gated behind business account login. The company serves offices, schools, healthcare facilities, warehouses, and industrial operations primarily in the United States, with operational focus in Texas. The firm is privately held, family-owned for over 90 years, with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or public-market activity. There are no APIs, integrations, app products, or AI/ML capabilities documented; the technology stack is a conventional e-commerce storefront with category navigation, search, and account login functionality. The firm's stated differentiators are its longevity, comprehensive product breadth, and account-based ordering convenience rather than technology leadership.

Name

Regency

Legal name

OCOP Express

Website

https://regencynow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regency, operating as OCOP Express, is a family-owned B2B distributor founded in 1933 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, selling office supplies, furniture, janitorial, safety, and facility products to commercial and institutional customers via its e-commerce platform and account-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office and Facility Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42412), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces (CRAFAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office, Stationery & Craft Supplies DTC (CRAFACAL)

Keywords

• Office supplies distribution
• Facility supplies procurement
• Janitorial cleaning supplies
• Business e-commerce supplies
• Workplace furniture supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: B2B e-commerce sales of office supplies, technology, furniture, safety equipment, cleaning supplies, catering products, and educational materials to business customers. The company operates as a distributor/wholesale supplier with account-based ordering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Regency (operating as OCOP Express) operates a B2B e-commerce platform that distributes office supplies, electronic office supplies, furniture, safety and security equipment, cleaning and janitorial products, catering and breakroom supplies, mailroom and warehouse supplies, arts and crafts materials, and planning/presentation products to business customers. The platform supports account-based ordering with features such as Ink & Toner Finder, Custom Printing, Custom Stamps, and Quick Order, all delivered through the ocopexpress.com storefront from its Dallas, Texas headquarters.

Product overview

OCOP Express is a family-owned B2B e-commerce platform (established 1933) offering a comprehensive single-vendor online marketplace for office and facility supplies. The platform operates as a unified e-commerce solution with product categories that include Office Supplies, Electronic Office Supplies, Furniture & Workplace, Safety & Security, Cleaning & Janitorial, Catering & Breakroom, Mailroom & Warehouse, Arts & Crafts, and Planning & Presentation. The platform features an Ink & Toner Finder, Custom Printing, Custom Stamps, and Quick Order tools, serving primarily B2B customers in Texas with contact at [email protected].

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OCOP Express B2B E-Commerce Platform Comprehensive B2B e-commerce platform for office and facility supplies, offering a broad catalog of products across multiple categories including office supplies, electronics, furniture, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies, with account-based ordering and quick reorder functionality for business customers.
• Office Supplies Extensive range of office supplies including adhesives, alarms, detectors, badges, books, pads, forms, card indexes, clipboards, correction products, desktop accessories, dividers, educational aids, envelopes, fasteners, filing accessories, glue, journals, locks, maps, charts, flags, paper, stationery, thermometers, and writing instruments for offices and schools.
• Electronic Office Supplies and Technology Technology and electronic equipment including air quality equipment, attendance systems, batteries, chargers, binding machines, calculators, cameras, communication equipment, computer accessories, computers, laptops, dictation machines, electrical supplies, fax machines, laminators, lamps, mobile phones, tablets, networking equipment, printers, projectors, POS equipment, scanners, monitors, telephones, and UPS devices for office and business operations.
• Furniture and Workplace Equipment Office and facility furniture including accessories, bookcases, cupboards, cabinets, cycle racks, flooring solutions, furniture sets, garage/workshop equipment, heaters, lockers, safes, storage units, screens, seating, shelving, tables, desks, and workbenches for offices and facilities.
• Safety, Security and PPE Supplies Safety equipment and security supplies including disposables, first aid, garden furniture, headwear, patient care items, PPE (eye protection, general PPE, gloves, head protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing), safety equipment, signs, spillage containment, sportswear, thermal garments, vehicle accessories, and workwear for workplaces and industrial operations.
• Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies Janitorial and cleaning supplies including air fresheners, chemical dispensers, cleaners, cleaning machines, cleaning supplies, disposable paper products, hand soaps, personal care items, laundry products, pest control, sprayers, foggers, vacuum cleaners, washroom equipment, and waste bins for facility maintenance.
• Catering and Breakroom Supplies Catering and breakroom supplies including appliances, drinks, beverages, food, condiments, catering supplies, party supplies, and plumbing equipment for workplace kitchens and breakrooms.
• Mailroom and Warehouse Supplies Mailroom and warehouse supplies including artificial plants, footwear, knives, blades, ladders, steps, mail boxes, sorters, clothing, packing materials, postal tubes, boxes, mailers, bags, shredders, storage boxes, tags, tickets, tapes, trolleys, and trucks for mailrooms and warehouses.
• Arts and Crafts Supplies Arts and crafts supplies including art and design materials, artist supplies, graphic supplies, chemicals, paints, children's toys, early years educational resources, educational games, puzzles, and labels for schools and creative workplaces.
• Planning and Presentation Supplies Planning and presentation supplies including bags, luggage, boards, accessories, whiteboards, glass boards, diaries, planners, calendars, and organizers for offices and meeting rooms.
• Custom Printing Services Custom printing services for personalized business materials, available to B2B customers through the OCOP Express platform.
• Custom Stamps Service Custom stamp creation services for business customers, available to personalize stamps with company branding or specific text.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Office Depot Business Solutions: Office Depot's B2B division serves businesses, schools, and government agencies with office supplies, furniture, janitorial, and breakroom products through online and contracted accounts. Direct head-to-head competitor in the same product categories Regency operates in, with national scale.
• Amazon Business: Amazon Business is the B2B procurement arm of Amazon serving businesses, schools, and government with office, janitorial, industrial, and breakroom supplies alongside millions of SKUs. Competes directly with Regency's catalog offering and pressures pricing and delivery speed across every category Regency serves.
• Uline: Uline is a large direct distributor of shipping, industrial, and janitorial supplies to businesses via catalog and e-commerce. Highly comparable to OCOP Express as a B2B self-service procurement platform with broad facility-supply categories, but Uline operates at much greater scale and national footprint.
• Staples Business Advantage: Staples Business Advantage is the B2B arm of Staples serving mid-market and enterprise office and facility supply needs through dedicated account reps and online ordering. Same B2B office/facility procurement category as Regency/OCOP Express, with a national footprint and contract pricing capability that OCOP Express cannot match.
• Grainger: Grainger is a leading B2B distributor of industrial and facility maintenance products including safety, janitorial, and MRO supplies. Overlaps with OCOP Express's Safety & Security and Cleaning & Janitorial categories and the broader industrial operations customer base, though Grainger is more industrial-MRO focused.

Direct peers

• WB Mason: WB Mason is a family-owned B2B office products and facility supplies distributor operating primarily in the Northeast and expanding nationally via sales reps and online ordering. Same family-owned, regional B2B supplier profile as Regency/OCOP Express, with comparable catalog breadth and account-based sales motion.
• Shoplet: Shoplet is an online B2B retailer specializing in office supplies, cleaning, and breakroom products with a broad catalog and account-based ordering. Comparable to OCOP Express as an e-commerce-first B2B office and facility supplier, though Shoplet operates nationally rather than Texas-focused.
• Quill: Quill is a B2B office products e-commerce and catalog company serving small and mid-sized businesses with office supplies, furniture, cleaning, and breakroom essentials. Closely comparable business model to OCOP Express: account-based B2B online procurement, broad catalog spanning facility supplies, no physical retail focus.
• Klogg (formerly known as regional office suppliers): K&H Integrated Print Solutions (and similar regional contract stationers) serve the Texas and adjacent markets as B2B office products and printing providers, combining e-commerce procurement with custom print services. Directly comparable to OCOP Express's combination of office supply distribution plus custom printing and stamps.

Emerging players

• National Pen (custom print/stamp services): National Pen specializes in custom-printed promotional products, pens, and personalized business materials including stamps and stationery. Comparable to OCOP Express's custom printing and custom stamps feature lines and adjacent to its stationery offerings, though National Pen is promotional-focused rather than general procurement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/regencynow
• Facebookfacebook.com/regencynow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regency-office-and-promotional-products

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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