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Global Computer Supplies company history timeline

1972

1972: The company distributes its first mail-order catalog as Global Industrial Products.

1982

Founded in 1982, Infotel originated as a dealer of computer printers and eventually added a line of private-label products.

1985

1985: A computer products catalog is distributed for the first time.

1986

The acquisition of Dartek Corporation in 1986 extended Global's base of operations.

1990

Distributing 65 million copies of ten different catalogs, Global reached 1990 revenues of $178.6 million and garnered a net income of $2.3 million.

1991

In 1991 Misco reported revenues of $113 million, more than double Global's own revenues, with 26 percent of revenues originating in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

1994

In 1994 the company recorded revenues of $484.2 million and net income of $17.1 million.

1994: The acquisition of Misco expands the company's reach in North America and Europe.

1995

In June 1995 Global went public, offering 8.3 million shares of stock at $17.50 per share.

1996

In early 1996 Global expanded operations in Chicago by consolidating two distribution centers into one larger facility.

1997

Formed in June 1997, the venture allowed Global to expand into a new market at a lower cost than a new start-up.

In 1997 Global distributed 40 color catalogs, many directed to unique market categories, and sold goods via more than six Internet sites.

1997: The build-to-order computer market is accessed through the acquisition of Infotel, Inc.

1999

In early 1999 Global reported that its web sites averaged more than $1.5 million in sales weekly.

2001

The company reported sales of $1.6 billion in 2001, a decline due to lower sales to business customers, though national advertising stimulated consumer sales.

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