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Nordyke Business Equipment looks to next generation after 80 years in Walker
Summary
On the Made in Walker podcast, Kara and Will, third-generation co-owners of Nordyke Business Equipment in Walker, described the company's 1946 founding, evolution from typewriters to software-driven copiers, a 2023 Lansing acquisition, and a customer-focused approach that they say sets them apart.
Kara and Will, third-generation co-owners of Nordyke Business Equipment, told the Made in Walker podcast that the Walker-based company traces its roots to 1946, when the founder repaired typewriters out of his parents' basement.
The siblings said the business has evolved with customer needs and technology but retained a family-driven, service-first approach. "Our purpose here in life is how can we glorify Jesus? How can we bring people to Jesus?" one owner said on the podcast, describing faith as a central influence on the company's values and its interactions with employees and customers.
While hardware such as copiers and printers can look similar…
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