About Egyptian Workspace Partners

Why Egyptian? Little Egypt, Illinois, USA

Our region of Southern Illinois has been known as “Little Egypt” for hundreds of years. The nickname has a couple origin stories: one referencing the historic grain trade between southern and northern Illinois, and another, the intersecting rivers of the region. At Egyptian, we just know that Belleville, IL is our home. We are proud of this location that allows us to provide the best service in business products and interiors to the entire St. Louis region and beyond

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Egyptian Workspace Partners: A Timeline

1880

Egyptian Workspace Partners is originally founded in Belleville, Illinois.

Well over 100 years ago, Egyptian Workspace Partners was founded as Winkler & Schirmer at 28 West Main Street in Belleville, Illinois. To this day, we still reside in and serve the beautiful Southern Illinois community.

1929

The early days of Egyptian come as the company is acquired by the Weingarten family.

Almost 50 years after the founding of Winkler & Schirmer, the Weingarten family acquired the company and renamed it to Egyptian Stationery.

1965

Welcome the Baltz family, the same family that has grown the company since 1965.

The current family ownership, the Baltz family, purchased the company and updated the name to Egyptian Stationers, Inc. The Baltz family still remains in leadership positions and is actively involved in the organization.

1969

Egyptian Stationers moves to Main Street as the dust settles on a new courthouse.

The new St Clair County Courthouse is built, and Egyptian Stationers relocates to 107 West Main Street to make way for construction.

1975

Egyptian grows with the acquisition of Siddle's Stationery.

Egyptian Stationers grows their team and client base by completing the acquisition of the local Belleville company, Siddle's Stationery.

1983

Egyptian gets a new look with a remodel based on efficiency and performance.

Our downtown Belleville retail store and storefront get a fresh remodel at 107 West Main Street.

1994

The Egyptian name continues to grow with the acquisition of Ribbons & Rolls.

Egyptian Stationers, Inc continues to grow in the Little Egyptian region with the acquisition of Ribbons & Rolls out of Collinsville, Illinois.

2011

Egyptian brings together business products and interiors under the same roof.

The 107 West Main Street retail store closes and merges operations into the Egyptian Business Furniture brand at 129 West Main Street, still our home to this day.

2017

The company changes its name to Egyptian Workspace Partners as the market continues to evolve.

Egyptian Stationers, Inc rebrands to Egyptian Workspace Partners to better reflect our consultative approach with clients, as well as our holistic approach to products and interiors.

2018

Egyptian acquires Centralia Stationery to expand its footprint in Southern Illinois.

The footprint now serves many more clients into Southern Illinois with their already established approach to bring value to clients.

2020

The acquisition of Talis IT Partners introduces a new product category to Egyptian customers.

Egyptian Workspace Partners seizes an opportunity to expand into the technology space to serve clients more products and services.

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