SPARTA, Wis., June 4, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- A handful of Cistercian Benedictine monks in Sparta, Wisconsin, recently launched a sophisticated online company, LaserMonks.com, offering up to 80% discounts for businesses and individuals on imaging supplies such as toner and ink jet cartridges, copier toner, cash register ribbons and thermal fax ribbons. The effort flies in direct competition with major office supply chains nationwide, including Staples, Office Depot, Office Max and others.
LaserMonks has arranged significant purchasing discounts with top manufacturers of cartridges for printers and copiers, allowing them to offer products at a 20% to 80% savings off retail price. Additional high-volume discounts are available under special arrangement. All products are backed by a 100%, no-questions-asked, full guarantee. Even so, the monks aren't merely about saving clients money. Given their chosen vocation, the monks are particular about providing superior customer service. LaserMonks is the only supplier to integrate a 900-year-old monastic tradition into its service philosophy -- one that is dedicated to putting others first in hospitality, products and service.
"Somehow the mix of contemplative prayer with modern office products boggles the imagination," explained Father Bernard McCoy, O.Cist., Abbey Steward of Temporal Affairs, who oversees the business. "But through the centuries, Benedictine monks have made everything from liqueurs to fudge and fruitcakes to support their monasteries. With LaserMonks, we've provided a primary means of support for the monks of (our abbey) the Cistercian Abbey, while benefiting businesses with prices that are lower than those of any national office supply chain."
"LaserMonks.com is wonderful!" said customer Susan Fukuda of Wisconsin-based Blessed Sacrament parish. "I've compared their prices and they are much cheaper than Office Depot or Office Max. We've saved a lot of money. I highly recommend them. Also, there is no need to buy in bulk. We mostly purchase ink jet cartridges, toner cartridges and copier toners from them. We've not had any problems with our orders. I call, and they ship it to us immediately."
Imaging supplies can be ordered immediately from LaserMonks' e-commerce site, www.LaserMonks.com, or by calling toll-free at (866) 808-8080.
About LaserMonks
LaserMonks is an imaging supplies business wholly owned and operated by the Cistercian Abbey, located in Sparta, Wisconsin. Founded in 2001 by a team of enterprising monks, the company follows in the tradition of monastic business endeavors, uniquely blending philanthropy, spirituality, and enterprise to support a life of prayer and charitable service.
LaserMonks offers quality imaging supplies at a reduced price, having arranged significant purchasing discounts with top manufacturers of cartridges for printers and copiers. Revenues from LaserMonks are used to cover the monks' modest living expenses. The rest is used for charitable works throughout the world. For more information, visit LaserMonks.com.