Letter on the Third — November 2025

Dear Datamax Family,

Over the last several weeks, I’ve spent time in our Fort Smith and new Russellville locations, shaking hands with new employees and seeing familiar faces, too. The rooms were full of energy: Some excitement, and some nerves too, but you could feel right away that this was much more than just an acquisition. It was a new chapter for both Datamax and Wight Office Machines.

Plus One: Growth With Purpose.

Growth has always been part of our DNA, but it’s never just about size or territory. At Datamax, growth means adding value. Our Growth Plus (+) strategy is designed to broaden our presence while strengthening the connections that make us who we are. When we look at opportunities to expand, it’s not about acquiring, it’s about aligning with the right people and the right culture.

Before any decision is made, we ask ourselves about any company: How do they treat their customers? How do they value their people? Those answers matter far more than balance sheets. When those values line up, the growth that follows is meaningful, lasting, and good for all involved.

Plus Two: The Right Fit.

That alignment is exactly what we found with Wight Office Machines of Fort Smith and Russellville. From the very beginning, it was clear that Michael Wight’s top concern was his people, the team who built his company’s 90-year reputation of excellent service and trust. Our approach was simple: open dialogue and mutual respect. We sat down with employees, shared our Little Blue Book, discussed our 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, and talked about how Wight team members’ years of service would continue with Datamax.

There was honesty, there were questions, and there was a shared understanding that this isn’t about “taking over.” It’s about coming together. When you start from that place, you can feel the trust build. You can see the excitement take shape.

Plus Three: Growing Together.

As we welcome the Wight Office Machines team, we’re not just gaining talented professionals, we’re gaining new perspectives and best practices that make us stronger across Arkansas and Texas. Their reputation for excellence is second to none, and we’re already seeing great things happen as our teams collaborate in Fort Smith and Russellville.

Yes, there will be challenges. Growth always brings change. But when we communicate, listen, and learn from one another, those challenges become opportunities to improve. Our shared goal is simple: to serve our customers better than ever, to support our people fully, and to move forward together. That’s what being On the Plus Side truly means: growth that adds value, strengthens culture, and brings out the best in all of us.

The Best is Yet to Be.

Your Raving Fan,