The Printer Network

We have seen the growth of the aftermarket first hand. In the 1980s when I started my business, demand for aftermarket products existed but many companies didn't realize the value of used, reconditioned, or remanufactured equipment and they were reluctant to even try to sell it. Realizing this after extensive research, I decided to start a publicat... ion to serve these customers. The first issue of Locator Magazine was published in March 1987. Our target was and still is to put buyers and sellers together, with our focus on office machines and business equipment that print use ink and toner. The buyers responded to the sellers in such a big way that they didn't have enough inventory to satisfy the demand. It created a new kind of business, increased the market size, and reduced the amount of equipment, parts and supplies that were sent to landfills and recycled as scrap. Founded in 1987, Asay Media Network is the publisher of the original Locator Magazine. It was first published in March 1987 to serve the aftermarket in the office machine and business equipment industry. Initially widely accepted and it grew each month for over 120 months. In 1991, the International Locator was added and circulated through the U.S. State Department of Commerce Table Top Shows around the world. In addition, we exhibited in Mexico, Europe, South America and Canada. Today, Locator Magazine is published each month in a digital edition to serve the office machine, supply, business equipment, used office machine and equipment dealers, technicians, service vendors and suppliers in the United States and Puerto Rico. International Digital Editions are published in English and Spanish. The Locator can be used as a regular source of where to find new and used office machines, business equipment, parts and supplies, software and services. Locator Magazine is an award winning publication. In 1995, Asay Media Network was named one of INC 500's fastest growing companies. Asay was given the Excellence in Business Award by the Missouri Small ...Read More