The year was 1998. While Titanic dominated the box office and Celine Dion’s iconic ballad ruled the airwaves, the world of technology was undergoing its own transformation. The dial-up tones signaled the dawn of the internet era, Steve Jobs introduced the vibrant iMac, and a $100,000 check helped launch a little startup called Google.
In Atlanta, another significant milestone was taking place. Chatsworth Products (CPI), a manufacturer of IT infrastructure solutions, partnered with Accu-Tech, a distributor focused on delivering voice, data, AV, wireless, and security solutions. This partnership provided IT customers with streamlined access to products and solutions that fueled the early days of the internet.
Now, 25 years later, CPI is proud to offer our thanks, gratitude and platitudes to one of our most loyal, long-running and customer-oriented distributor partners, Accu-Tech. And when one traces the history of tech from those much humbler beginnings to where we all are now, it’s amazing to not only see the digital transformation in the world around us, but to know we’ve worked hard, together, to help make it happen, day after day, by connecting customers to solutions.
Accu-Tech: A Trusted Partner in IT Solutions
True to their name, Accu-Tech has been laser-focused on being a national distributor of voice, data, AV, wireless and security solutions since 1984. And they’ve built a lasting reputation for quality and trust, delivering complete, integrated solutions for a variety of applications and industries, including essential industries like government, healthcare and education and more emerging spaces like smart and integrated buildings and systems.
25 Years of Collaboration: A Milestone to Celebrate
The CPI and Accu-Tech partnership began in 1998, offering customers reliable IT infrastructure solutions. Over the years, the collaboration has grown, helping customers navigate the evolving tech landscape. CPI and Accu-Tech have worked together to deliver solutions that support emerging technologies, from dial-up internet to the smart buildings of today.
To mark this milestone, Employee Owners from CPI recently visited Accu-Tech’s headquarters to present a commemorative plaque celebrating 25 years of partnership, seen below:
Pictured from left to right:
- Brian Brown - VP of Marketing (Accu-Tech)
- John (J.J.) Burkey - VP Vendor Relations (Accu-Tech)
- Adam Lassiter - VP of Sales (Accu-Tech)
- Jeff Steen - Executive VP Global Sales (CPI)
- Butch Flynt - VP Technologies (Accu-Tech)
- Brian Michel - President (Accu-Tech)
- Michelle Klein - VP Inventory Management (Accu-Tech)
- Bill Bippus - Corporate Channel Manager (CPI)
- Jeff Doyle - VP Global Sales (Oberon, a division of CPI)
- Rebecca Park - VP of Finance (Accu-Tech)
A Partnership Built to Last
CPI has been proud to help Accu-Tech stock and quote countless CPI products for customers across industries. Together, we’ve supported the evolution of technology and the growing needs of IT infrastructure.
As we celebrate 25 years, we look forward to continuing this partnership and tackling the next wave of digital transformation—together.
