Services you need, people you can trust. Walk into one of
our showrooms and you’ll see the best products in
the office furniture and office machine industry. From classic
and contemporary to fresh and fun, we offer practical solutions
for every need. For 90 years, All Makes has been “in
the know” about the office with experienced, on-staff
experts who understand today’s office environments
better than anyone.
All Makes is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has branch
locations in Lincoln, Nebraska,
and Urbandale, Iowa. With customers in all 50 states,
Canada and overseas, All Makes is proud to have been nationally
ranked as a Top 50 in office furniture dealers. All Makes
provides customized solutions for the needs of all types
of businesses, within every size budget. Our product lines
can be found in the offices of law firms, nonprofit organizations,
hospitals, universities, banks, schools, home-based businesses
and Fortune 500 corporations.
We are especially proud of our All Makes Team: 125 experienced,
capable people dedicated to getting the job done. At All
Makes, we will do Whatever It Takes, because customer satisfaction
is not just a good idea, it is the All Makes standard. Click
here to contact our team!
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| Since 1918, All Makes has
been “in the know” about the office
with experienced, on-staff experts who understand
today’s office environments better than
anyone. |
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All Makes provides complete space planning and interior
design services, with expert project management from start
to finish. Through our distinct designs and innovative office
furniture, All Makes truly does keep you one step ahead
of tomorrow and two steps ahead of technology. Whether an
order consists of a single desk or five hundred workstations,
our state-of-the-art, industry-specific computer system
insures prompt and accurate product ordering, job tracking,
receiving, delivering and installation.
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| All Makes provides complete
space planning and interior design services, with
expert project management from start to finish. |
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All Makes effectively reconfigures work environments to
meet changing needs and increase workplace productivity.
Our factory-trained installation teams provide prompt, efficient
service, and our warehousing and storage capabilities mean
product is ready when you are.
Over the years, office machines have changed drastically.
Although we changed our product lines along the way, we
have always been known for great products, great selection
and great service. We still offer a wide selection of state-of-the-art
office machines backed by All Makes’ famous guarantee
with some of the most qualified, experience technicians
in the business. From paper shredders to fax machines, copiers
to time and attendance systems, we’ve got what you
are looking for!
At All Makes, it’s our goal to be as conscientious
of the natural environment as we are to the office environments
we sell. As an established and reputable office furniture
dealer and machine dealer, we’re working to ensure the
products we design and the services we provide contribute
to a healthy and comfortable office environment. All Makes
knows that environmental responsibility just makes good sense.
We’re constantly looking for ways to reduce, reuse and
recycle.
All Makes team members strive to reach a culture where customers
respect their relations with the company. Achieving excellence
depends on the relentless pursuit of the following quality
beliefs:
We will be the office products and services Supplier of
Choice, leading the market through superior customer satisfaction.
We will be the best at everything we do … better than
our competition … better today than we were yesterday
… better tomorrow than we are today.
We will perform defect-free work for our customers and Team
Members. We will fully understand the requirements of our
jobs and the systems that support us. We will conform to
these requirements at all times.
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| All Makes knows that environmental
responsibility just makes good sense. We’re
constantly looking for ways to reduce, reuse and
recycle. |
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| Russian Harry A. Ferer immigrated to Omaha. |
| Started typewriter sales, rental and repair business. |
| Founded All Makes Typewriter Co. at 1918 Farnam Street. |
Son-in-law L.A. (Lazier) Kavich entered business. Added office furniture to line of
automated office machines. |
| Lazier Kavich became president. |
| Ferer retired. |
| All Makes moved to 2558 Farnam Street. |
Name changed from All Makes Typewriter Company to All Makes Office
Equipment Company. |
| Bill Fogel was President of the company until his death in 1984. |
Moved into former Rosen Novak Chevrolet building at 2558 and remodeled 2550
Farnam Street. Started offering office design and decorating counsel. |
Opened Lincoln, Nebraska, showroom and branch store of new and used office furniture
and office machines. |
Larry Kavich joined the company his grandfather founded. Added new, high-end
contract furniture. |
| Opened Des Moines, Iowa, showroom and branch store, All Makes Office Equipment Co. |
| Haworth Inc. Million Dollar Dealer award, 1983-2003. |
| Larry Kavich became president. |
| Allsteel Circle of Excellence Million-Dollar Dealer. |
| Opened off-premises Lincoln warehouse. |
| Haworth Blue Ribbon Award. |
| Opened off-premises Omaha distribution center |
| Pioneer Business Award from Salute to small Business luncheon. |
| Golden Spike Award from Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. |
| Completed 30,000-square-foot contract furniture renovation in Omaha. |
Opened 10,000-square-foot machine division showroom and service department in
Omaha. |
| Larry’s son, Jeff Kavich, joined the company his great-grandfather founded. |
| Named Top 50 Dealer in the industry publication “Office Dealer” magazine 1990-1997. |
| Quality Improvement Process began. |
| Larry’s daughter, Amee Zetzman, joined as chief financial officer. |
Final phase of 13,000-square-foot mid-market showroom and general office
renovation in Omaha. |
Recognized by Communications Data Services Inc., Des Moines, for outstanding
service. |
Completed 15,000-square-foot Lincoln contract furniture showroom and general
office remodeling. |
| Dealer of the Year. National Association of Office Furniture Dealers. |
| Small Business of the Year Award from Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. |
| Salute to Family Business Award from Creighton University College of Business. |
| Jeff Kavich named vice president and chief operating officer. |
Completed 15,000-square-foot contract furniture showroom office remodeling
in Omaha. |
| Hon Company Award of Excellence. |
| Hon Company Award of Excellence. |
| Midlands Business Journal “40 Under 40” recipient (Amee Zetzman) |
Relocated Des Moines store to nearby Urbandale, Iowa, and opened 4,000-
square-foot facility and warehouse. Renamed store: All Makes Office Interiors. |
| Celebrated company-wide 85th Anniversary. |
| Midlands Business Journal “40 Under 40” recipient (Jeff Kavich) |
| Larry Kavich announced Chairman. Jeff Kavich announced President/CEO All Makes Omaha, and Executive Vice President for Lincoln and Urbandale. Amee Zetzman announced President/CEO of Lincoln
and Urbandale, Executive Vice President/CFO All Makes Omaha. |
| Completed 8,280-square-foot contract furniture showroom renovation in Omaha. |
| Completed 1,000-square-foot “All Makes Express” showroom in Omaha. |
| HON Company Award of Excellence. |
| Haworth Masters Award. |
| WorkPlace Furnishings, Silver Certificate of Commitment. |
Runner-up “Best Place to Buy Office Furniture” recognition in Des Moines
(Des Moines Business Record) |
Winner “Best Place to Buy Office Furniture” recognition in Omaha.
(B2B publication) |
| HON Company Award of Excellence. |
| 50 Year BBB “Diamond Member” recognition. |
| Haworth Masters Award. |
| Winner "Best Place to Buy Office Furniture" recognition in Omaha. (B2B publication) |
| Featured in National Print Publication, Small Business Opportunities |
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The
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