Do you remember the typewriter?  In 1953, Joe Cimino bought out the Royal Typewriter branch in Schenectady, New York and renamed it “Eastern Typewriter and Office Supply.”

Typewriters went by the wayside, but not Eastern Typewriter and Office Supply. Joe Cimino had the insight to know that office technology was rapidly changing and he was going to bring his company into the future. This foresight brought about the Cimino family selling not only electric typewriters but also word processors, plain paper copiers, fax machines and, of course, computers. Eastern Office was so on the cutting edge of office equipment, that they were awarded the Century Club Award in 1986, 1987, and 1988. They became one of the top dealers in the United States of Adler-Royal products and one of the first computer dealerships in the Capitol District.

Since 1988, Eastern Office has become a full line copier and fax dealer, in addition to their product lines of Adler-Royal, Sanyo, and their own white box desktop computers. Once again, Eastern proved itself as a reliable and progressive company with its eye on the future. This eye has earned Eastern numerous accolades, including a designation as a Sharp Platinum Dealer since 1994, and the Hyakuman-Kai Sales and Service Award, placing Eastern in the top ten dealers for mid-market businesses. In 2008, Eastern is still a Platinum Dealer and has the only Bronze and Silver level service technicians in national training events.

Eastern’s history doesn’t stop there. In the 1980s, Phil Tiberio (Cimino’s son-in-law) became the Business Technology Association President. This BTA has over 3,400 members, and Phil went on to be elected National Director in 1991 and 1992 due to his cutting edge work in the technology field. Because of Phil, Eastern Office Supply and its owners were awarded the Small Business Enterprise Award from the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce. This award made Eastern the Small Business of the Year. In 2001 and 2002, Eastern and its owners were recognized in OFFICE PRODUCTS MAGAZINE for their outstanding work in their community.

In keeping up with technology, the next generation of the Tiberio family came to work at Eastern. Thomas, a 2007 graduate of SUNYA, put his talent for using technology, specializing in the areas of computers, networks, and audio visual. Once again, Eastern was on the cutting edge of business technology.

In 2005, Eastern expanded their product line, adding Panasonic copiers, MFP, printers, scanners, whiteboards and faxes to their product lineup. In addition to their product expansion, Eastern was designated as a National Service Center for Brother Electronics, Fellowes Manufacturing (for the full line of Shedders & Sharp), Panasonic and Brother copiers and fax machines. Eastern had the foresight to add a sound and sight lab to their showroom, building and selling Media Center PCs with 5.1 sound systems.

Knowing that home theaters would be the next “big” thing, Eastern now installs home theaters with custom remote controls and large business installations. They’ve installed systems from Plattsburgh to New York City! If you are in the market for flat panel technology, Eastern has it. They are authorized dealers for Pioneer Plasma & Audio and NuVision flat panel displays. As far as projector and screen solutions, once again, Eastern can do it. They handle DaLite, Optoma, Sharp and Elite systems.

Knowing that there was always room for expansion, in 2006, Eastern broke into the home wiring business with structured cabling and home automation. They are now certified and authorized to sell and install On-Q Legrand structured wiring products and home automation from HAI, an industry leader since 1985. Finding the market for restaurant support systems, Eastern now provides touch screen point of sale systems, CCTV, background music, and flat panel installations.

Two more Tiberio family members came on board in 2006. Lynn helps program and install the point of sale systems. Michele is part of the office management team.

Between 2007 and 2008, Eastern saw a surge of audio visual installations, and once again, felt the need to expand. They have since added Control 4 Home Automation, Sharp Aquos flat panel televisions and Universal Remote control.

Not wanting to rest on its laurels, Eastern entered 2008 with the introduction of EOS Technologies. Today, EOS Technologies is on the pulse of the business community, and with the growth of the restaurant industry and the home markets are keeping their installers busy every day. EOS is a member of the RSPA, NYS Restaurant Association and CompTIA.

What does this all mean for you? It means that longevity and instinct has made EOS a company that is family-owned and business savvy. It means dependability and the assurance that EOS Technologies has you, the customer, as their priority.

EOS is the Capital District leader in the latest business and home technologies… for today and tomorrow.