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The Treasure Valley technology company will bring its operations under one roof at 1420 E Bird Dog Drive, where site work is now underway

MERIDIAN, Idaho — June 24, 2026 — Allied Business Solutions, a leading managed technology services provider in the Treasure Valley, has announced plans for a new headquarters at 1420 E Bird Dog Drive in Meridian, Idaho. The site sits next to Vertical View Climbing Gym along Interstate 84, between Locust Grove and Overland Road. A construction sign now marks the lot as site preparation gets underway.

The new building will bring Allied's warehouse, distribution center, and company departments together under one roof. It is designed around the parts of the business Allied is investing in most: its managed IT and security services, its growing AI and automation work, and the national distribution of printers, copiers, and multifunction devices through its network of manufacturer partners.

"This building represents everything we have worked toward since day one. We started this company in Boise because we believed in this community, and this community has believed in us. Seeing that sign go up on our new lot is one of the proudest moments in Allied's history."

— Tom Beeles, President and Founder, Allied Business Solutions

A Company Built on Service and Growth

Tom Beeles founded Allied Business Solutions in 2003 with a simple idea: build a technology company that treats clients like neighbors and employees like family.

Over the past 23 years, Allied has grown from a single Boise office into a regional company with five locations across Idaho, Oregon, and Utah, serving clients from Boise to Salt Lake City. The company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country, recognized as a Top Company in the Treasure Valley by the Idaho Business Review, and named a Best Place to Work in Idaho. Toshiba has given Allied its ProMasters Award several times, and Xerox has named the company a Diamond Solutions Dealer, among the highest honors each manufacturer awards its partners.

Full-Service Technology Solutions for Idaho and Beyond

Allied Business Solutions works with businesses of every size, from small offices to large enterprises, in industries that include healthcare, legal, education, government, manufacturing, finance, nonprofit, automotive, and retail. Its technology services include:

  • Managed IT Services — Day-to-day IT support, cloud services, and help desk coverage that keep businesses running.
  • Managed Security Services — Cybersecurity that protects networks, devices, cloud environments, and data, with the goal of stopping threats before they reach the client.
  • Agentic AI Services — AI and automation that handle routine work, from repetitive tasks to pulling together the information teams need to make decisions.
  • Managed Print Services — Print environments managed to cut costs and reduce downtime.
  • Digital Document Management — Paperless workflows that make it easier to capture, store, and find documents.
  • Office Printers and Multifunction Devices — Office and production printing equipment from Toshiba, Lexmark, Xerox, and Kyocera.
  • Production Printing Systems — Commercial print systems for organizations that run high volumes.
  • Wide Format Printers — Large-format printing for graphics, signage, and technical drawings.
  • Unified Communications — Phone and collaboration tools that keep teams connected.
  • Mailing Systems — Postage and mailing equipment for offices of any size.

Allied's manufacturer and technology partners include Xerox, Toshiba, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Microsoft, Crexendo, WatchGuard, Dell, Datto, M-Files, PaperCut, Duplo, and ABBYY, giving clients access to proven products across every category.

Rooted in the Community

Beyond business, Allied Business Solutions is deeply committed to the organizations and causes that make the Treasure Valley a great place to live and work. Allied is proud to serve as the Official Business Technology Partner of the Boise State Broncos and is an active sponsor of the Boise Hawks and Boise Steelheads. Allied also actively supports:

  • Ballet Idaho
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Idaho
  • Ducks Unlimited
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho
  • College of Western Idaho
  • Boys and Girls Club of Nampa
  • Boys and Girls Club of Ada County
  • Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
  • Girls on the Run Treasure Valley

Allied is the Official Technology Sponsor of the Boise Chamber of Commerce, including its prestigious annual Sun Valley event, where Allied President and Founder Tom Beeles was invited to speak on an AI panel.

Project Team

The Meridian headquarters project team includes Hall & Hill Construction as general contractor, BRS Architects as project architect, and Paradigm Owners Rep Services as owners representative. Additional details on the building timeline and completion date will be announced as the project progresses.

"We are not done growing. This building is a statement to our team, to our clients, and to this community that Allied is here for the long haul."

— Tom Beeles, President and Founder, Allied Business Solutions

For more information about Allied Business Solutions, visit www.allied.tech or call 208-344-3833.

In today’s fast-paced world of complex jobs and challenging deadlines, it’s critical to evolve and stay on top of industry trends and changes. High-end finishing options are a profitable way to differentiate your business from your competitors while providing added value for your customers.

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Here are five finishing options to offer your customers that can add value and boost profits.

1. Lamination – This is the most common finishing option and is popular and on-trend thanks to its professional look and high-quality results. Lamination improves a printed material’s durability and water resistance by adding a protective coating to the surface.

Profitable Finishing Options for Commercial Printers 2. Varnishing – Varnishing can be either matte or glossy. Varnishes are an ideal choice for brochures, magazine covers, and pages. There are several different types of varnishing including gloss, matte, silk, UV varnish, overall UV varnishing, or spot UV varnishing.

3. Embossing – Embossing is a finishing process where some parts of the printed page are raised for emphasis or texture. Embossing allows you to create stunning 3-D effects by adding a tactile dimension to printed material.

4. Thermography – Thermography adds a whole other dimension to printed material. You can raise specific elements on your pages, for example logo or text. This less expensive finishing process can highlight aspects on your printed materials. Different powders give different finishes, for example, metallic powder gives a metallic look, while glitter powder adds sparkle to your material.

5. Foil Stamping – Foil stamping applies a metallic material or foil to your printed surface using heat and pressure. Foils are not limited to gold and silver. You can also use pigmented, holographic, and security foils. This adds a little bit of luxury to any project. Foil stamping is often used in combination with embossing.

Offering premium finishing options can help you grow your business and take your customer’s printed collateral to the next level of professionalism and design.

If you’re ready to learn more about finishing options available for commercial printers, give your Allied Business Solutions contact a call today!

About Allied

Allied Business Solutions is a leader in digital business solutions with offices in Idaho, Oregon and Utah. Allied’s stack of services includes Managed Print, Document Management, Managed IT and Security and Unified Communications. Technology products include Office Printers, MFPs and Digital Copiers, Production Printing Systems, Wide Format Printers, Computer Hardware/Software, Mailing Systems and SMART Boards.

For the latest industry trends and technology insights visit Allied’s Resources page.