In 1973, to meet the distribution needs of imaging resellers, ARLINGTON Industries was formed in Chicago, Illinois.

Hank Welfare Company is renamed Carolina Wholesale Office Machines Co. and Sales Manager Larry Huneycutt purchases 50% of company and is promoted to Vice President.

ARLINGTON opens 3rd sales and distribution center in Los Angeles to become a national distributor. Company achieves first $1 million sales month!

Founder Paul Martorana commences distribution of imaging products to supplies resellers and government accounts from Sterling, VA.

Vice President and 50% owner, Larry Huneycutt assumes ownership of one of the fastest growing imaging distributors in the USA.

CWG owner Larry Huneycutt expands national reach and market share with ARLINGTON acquisition and grows to 5 distribution centers.

To enable imaging resellers to grow their recurring revenues amidst the growing demand for Managed Print Services, Ctrl-Prt MPS infrastructure is launched.

CWG owner Larry Huneycutt makes strategic acquisition of Digitek, an imaging consumeables distributor based in Dulles, VA.

To support dealer growth, Arlington, CWG and Digitek launch Partner Pro Services to improve dealer websites, manage digital marketing and provide industry specific sales training.

The “POWER of 3” distribution company is formed (ARLINGTON Industries, CWG & Digitek) with new “ARLI Advantage” Dealer Rewards Program.

In 1972, the Hank Welfare Company (later to be renamed Carolina Wholesale Office Machines) is founded in Charlotte, North Carolina.