Paragon Interiors buys All Makes Office Equipment Co

Paragon Interiors said Tuesday it acquired All Makes Office Equipment Co., expanding the Iowa-based design firm into seven Midwest markets and roughly doubling its size. The deal combines more than a century of experience, broadens client reach across commercial, education, government and health care sectors, and deepens access to Allsteel-backed product lines.

Why it matters: - The acquisition gives Paragon Interiors a larger Midwest footprint and a broader client base. - The combined company now serves clients in seven markets, which can improve service coverage and project support across Iowa and Nebraska. - The deal also strengthens Paragon Interiors’ exclusive partnership with Allsteel, expanding access to major furniture brands and supply-chain support. - The transaction effectively doubles Paragon Interiors’ size.

What happened: - Paragon Interiors announced the acquisition of All Makes Office Equipment Co. on July 15, 2026. - Paragon Interiors is an Iowa-based, women-owned commercial interior design firm. - All Makes traces its roots to 1918 and was founded as a fourth-generation, family-owned business in Omaha, Nebraska. - The combined organization now operates across Des Moines, Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and North Platte, plus Cedar Rapids and Bettendorf.

The details: - All Makes built its business over more than a century on integrity, client relationships and a family-business culture. - Paragon Interiors said the two companies share a people-first approach and Midwest values. - The combined company is positioned to serve corporate, education, government and health care clients. - Paragon Interiors said the deal brings deeper expertise, expanded resources and stronger project support. - Through Paragon Interiors’ partnership with Allsteel, clients gain access to Gunlocke, HON and Kimball International. - The company said the partnership supports product investment, responsible manufacturing at scale and responsiveness across engagements. - All Makes serves more than 6,000 clients across Nebraska and Iowa. - All Makes said it is one of the Midwest’s largest independent commercial office furniture dealers. - All Makes has been recognized as Omaha’s Best B2B Office Furniture provider for 18 years. - All Makes described its business as a more than 100-year legacy in commercial office furniture.

Between the lines: - The acquisition is as much about culture as scale. - Paragon Interiors and All Makes both framed the deal around preserving legacy while building a larger regional platform. - The combination could help Paragon Interiors compete more effectively across multiple sectors without abandoning its human-centered design pitch. - Allsteel executives said the transaction shows the value of pairing the right people with the right markets.

What's next: - Paragon Interiors said the acquisition opens expanded career paths and more professional development resources. - Employees should gain access to a larger organization while retaining the close-knit culture both firms say they value. - Paragon Interiors said it will keep investing in growth while honoring the relationships and trust built by All Makes. - The company directs readers to learn more.