Office Furniture Dealer – All Makes Office Equipment

Who we are
Services you need, people you can trust. Walk into one of our showrooms and you’ll see the best products in the office furniture and office machine industry. From classic and contemporary to fresh and fun, we offer practical solutions for every need. For over 90 years, All Makes has been “in the know” about the office with experienced, on-staff experts who understand today’s office environments better than anyone.

All Makes is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has branch locations in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Urbandale, Iowa. With customers in all 50 states, Canada and overseas, All Makes is proud to have been nationally ranked as a Top 50 in office furniture dealers. All Makes provides customized solutions for the needs of all types of businesses, within every size budget. Our product lines can be found in the offices of law firms, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, universities, banks, schools, home-based businesses and Fortune 500 corporations.

We are especially proud of our All Makes Team: 115 experienced, capable people dedicated to getting the job done. At All Makes, we will do Whatever It Takes, because customer satisfaction is not just a good idea, it is the All Makes standard. Click here to contact our team!

Since 1918, All Makes has been “in the know” about the office with experienced, on-staff experts who understand today’s office environments better than anyone.

What we do
All Makes provides complete space planning and interior design services, with expert project management from start to finish. Through our distinct designs and innovative office furniture, All Makes truly does keep you one step ahead of tomorrow and two steps ahead of technology. Whether an order consists of a single desk or five hundred workstations, our state-of-the-art, industry-specific computer system insures prompt and accurate product ordering, job tracking, receiving, delivering and installation.

All Makes provides solutions for clients who appreciate modern, progressive, purposeful design and demand the easiest, most hassle-free experience.

All Makes effectively reconfigures work environments to meet changing needs and increase workplace productivity. Our factory-trained installation teams provide prompt, efficient service, and our warehousing and storage capabilities mean product is ready when you are.

Over the years, office machines have changed drastically. Although we changed our product lines along the way, we have always been known for great products, great selection and great service. We still offer a wide selection of state-of-the-art office machines backed by All Makes’ famous guarantee with some of the most qualified, experience technicians in the business. From paper shredders to fax machines, copiers to time and attendance systems, we’ve got what you are looking for!

At All Makes, it’s our goal to be as conscientious of the natural environment as we are to the office environments we sell. As an established and reputable office furniture and machine dealer, we’re working to ensure the products we design and the services we provide contribute to a healthy and comfortable office environment. All Makes knows that environmental responsibility just makes good sense. We’re constantly looking for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

All Makes team members strive to reach a culture where customers respect their relations with the company. Achieving excellence depends on the relentless pursuit of the following quality beliefs:

Our mission
We will be the office products and services Supplier of Choice, leading the market through superior customer satisfaction.

Our vision
We will be the best at everything we do … better than our competition … better today than we were yesterday … better tomorrow than we are today.

Our quality
We will perform defect-free work for our customers and Team Members. We will fully understand the requirements of our jobs and the systems that support us. We will conform to these requirements at all times.

All Makes knows that environmental responsibility just makes good sense. We’re constantly looking for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

1900 Russian Harry A. Ferer immigrated to Omaha.

1914 Started typewriter sales, rental and repair business.

1918 Founded All Makes Typewriter Co. at 1918 Farnam Street.

1938 Son-in-law L.A. (Lazier) Kavich entered business. Added office furniture to line of
automated office machines.

1940 Lazier Kavich became president.

1943 Ferer retired.

1950 All Makes moved to 2558 Farnam Street.

1960 Name changed from All Makes Typewriter Company to All Makes Office
Equipment Company.

1962 Bill Fogel was President of the company until his death in 1984.

1962 Moved into former Rosen Novak Chevrolet building at 2558 and remodeled 2550
Farnam Street. Started offering office design and decorating counsel.

1967 Opened Lincoln, Nebraska, showroom and branch store of new and used office furniture
and office machines.

1965 Larry Kavich joined the company his grandfather founded. Added new, high-end
contract furniture.

1972 Opened Des Moines, Iowa, showroom and branch store, All Makes Office Equipment Co.

1983 Haworth Inc. Million Dollar Dealer award, 1983-2003.

1983 Larry Kavich became president.

1984 Allsteel Circle of Excellence Million-Dollar Dealer.

1987 Opened off-premises Lincoln warehouse.

1987 Haworth Blue Ribbon Award.

1988 Opened off-premises Omaha distribution center

1989 Pioneer Business Award from Salute to small Business luncheon.

1989 Golden Spike Award from Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

1990 Completed 30,000-square-foot contract furniture renovation in Omaha.

1990 Opened 10,000-square-foot machine division showroom and service department in
Omaha.

1990 Larry’s son, Jeff Kavich, joined the company his great-grandfather founded.

1990 Named Top 50 Dealer in the industry publication “Office Dealer” magazine 1990-1997.

1992 Quality Improvement Process began.

1994 Larry’s daughter, Amee Zetzman, joined as chief financial officer.

1995 Final phase of 13,000-square-foot mid-market showroom and general office
renovation in Omaha.

1995 Recognized by Communications Data Services Inc., Des Moines, for outstanding
service.

1996 Completed 15,000-square-foot Lincoln contract furniture showroom and general
office remodeling.

1996 Dealer of the Year. National Association of Office Furniture Dealers.

1996 Small Business of the Year Award from Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

1996 Salute to Family Business Award from Creighton University College of Business.

1999 Jeff Kavich named vice president and chief operating officer.

2001 Completed 15,000-square-foot contract furniture showroom office remodeling
in Omaha.

2002 Hon Company Award of Excellence.

2003 Hon Company Award of Excellence.

2003 Midlands Business Journal “40 Under 40” recipient (Amee Zetzman)

2003 Relocated Des Moines store to nearby Urbandale, Iowa, and opened 4,000-
square-foot facility and warehouse. Renamed store: All Makes Office Interiors.

2003 Celebrated company-wide 85th Anniversary.

2004 Midlands Business Journal “40 Under 40” recipient (Jeff Kavich)

2004 Larry Kavich announced Chairman. Jeff Kavich announced President/CEO All Makes Omaha, and Executive Vice President for Lincoln and Urbandale. Amee Zetzman announced President/CEO of Lincoln and Urbandale, Executive Vice President/CFO All Makes Omaha.

2005 Completed 8,280-square-foot contract furniture showroom renovation in Omaha.

2005 Completed 1,000-square-foot “All Makes Express” showroom in Omaha.

2005 HON Company Award of Excellence.

2005 Haworth Masters Award.

2005 WorkPlace Furnishings, Silver Certificate of Commitment.

2005 Runner-up “Best Place to Buy Office Furniture” recognition in Des Moines
(Des Moines Business Record)

2006 Winner “Best Place to Buy Office Furniture” recognition in Omaha.
(B2B publication)

2006 HON Company Award of Excellence.

2006 50 Year BBB “Diamond Member” recognition.

2006 Haworth Masters Award.

2007 Winner "Best Place to Buy Office Furniture" recognition in Omaha. (B2B publication)

2007 Featured in National Print Publication, Small Business Opportunities

2008 "Angels Among Us" winner of All Makes $25,000 nonprofit office makeover contest, Omaha.

2008 Winner "Best Place to Buy Office Furniture" recognition in Omaha. (B2B publication)

2008 8,000 sq.ft. renovation to Omaha Haworth showroom.

2009 Gretchen Golter, Design Director, became LEED accredited professional.

2009 Winner "Best Place to Buy Office Furniture" recognition in Omaha. (B2B publication)

2009 "Friendship Home" winner of All Makes $25,000 nonprofit office makeover contest, Lincoln.