Mike Carr, Principal

In 1986, I bought this small office supply company called Oakland Office Equipment from a great guy named Bob Kraft. The business grew and changed as we bought other companies, merged our organizations, and added printing services and office furniture. We just recently celebrated our 20th anniversary – a miracle I can still hardly believe!

We have occupied several different locations throughout our history. But we started in the Detroit area - we’ve grown in this market – and we intend to stay firmly planted in this market.

We offer competitive pricing on office supplies to all of our customers. We have extensive printing equipment that can handle everything from business cards to sophisticated brochures. And we have both the salespeople and the design resources to provide everything from simple desks and cubicles to more sophisticated furniture requirements.

But you know – the basics have not changed one bit. We may not be the biggest game in town. But I do believe the business has been a blessing to many people—including myself. We have survived and even thrived in a competitive industry. We have remained strong while many other independent supply dealers have gone out of business. Our business has grown tenfold from where we started. I would like to think that our customers have rewarded our service and pricing by helping us grow over the years.

I look forward to welcoming you into the Office Express family!