HISTORY

We know that every business has a story full of rich history, defining moments, and vital decisions. We know because of our story. Charlestowne Digital has been in Charleston for four generations, serving the businesses of the Lowcountry for decades.

We’re proud of our history and our roots. Those roots go back all the way to 1965, when Arthur Beane, Sr. opened the doors of Charleston Business Machines selling A.B. Dick, Rex Rotary and Standard mimeograph machines and duplicators. In 1981, Art Beane, Jr. started DW Duplicating Products offering not only the mimeograph and duplicating machines but eventually a new option on the scene, Photocopiers. Art Beane partnered with a little known copier brand called Mita in 1985 and the Beane family began their affiliation with what would eventually become Kyocera, selling their first products to local schools and churches.

Art Beane III (Artie) began his journey in in 1985 working during the summers servicing duplicators, mimeograph machines, and thermal machines during his summer breaks during high school. In 1989 Artie began working as a full-time field service technician for his father servicing Mita copiers at the Charleston Naval Base and Naval Weapon Station. After a couple of years, in 1991, Artie decided to move into the sales department, serving local schools, churches, and businesses with Mita copiers. By 1994, Art had moved on to become the General Manager, running day-to-day operations and helping grow the business with Kyocera (formerly Mita) digital imaging systems. In 1996 Art Beane Jr. decided to retire, selling DW Duplicating to an investment company from New Jersey. Artie decided in 1999 not to continue with the new owners of the business and started Charlestowne Digital. Today Artie Beane along with his brother Scott and son A.J. have added Managed IT Services, Network Services, CCTV Systems, Door Access Systems and Phone Systems to the families offerings.

Throughout almost 60 years, our family has served the business community of the Lowcountry with passion, professionalism, and the honesty. It’s been decades of grateful service, and we plan to be here for many more.

Your Business is Our Business

Not unlike you and your business, we started with a dream and hard work, growing over the years by serving you.

That’s why we would like to hear from you. Whether you need a new printer, copier, CCTV System, Phone System,Door Access or someone to help with Technology Integrations we will always be here for you. If you’re not really sure what the best technology solution is for your business, we can help steer you in the right direction. Whatever your need, reach out to our professional team today and we will do our very best to take care of you.