Des Plaines Office Equipment Company, with locations in Elk Grove Village, Chicago and Loves Park-Rockford area, has been named one of the country’s top 100 office equipment and solutions dealers. OfficeDEALER magazine selected  DPOE as an “Elite Dealer” for 2007. The award is presented annually by the magazine to the top office equipment, office products, and office furniture dealers in the United States.

“It takes something special to stand out as an Elite independent dealer in 2007,” said Publisher Rich Kunkel. “Among Elite Dealers, success is not about surviving; it is about thriving – even in tough economic times.”

A profile of DPOE was included in the July/August 2007 issue. With 55 years of experience, DPOE is one of the largest family-owed and operated office equipment and solutions dealer in the Chicagoland area.

Upon hearing that DPOE won, President Chip Miceli had this to say; "It's wonderful for our employees to get the recognition they deserve. It validates the hard work, dedication and persistence they show each day to our customers and the company."

OfficeDEALER magazine is a national industry publication that serves more than 15,000 subscribers. The Elite Dealer award is based on a company’s superior sales and marketing, dedication to customer service and community involvement.