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Global channel partner
program
Printing virtualisation specialist UniPrint
is expanding its global channel partner
program to provide strategic expertise,
local knowledge and on-the-ground support
for customers in key regions. The program
demonstrates UniPrint’s commitment to
further developing its relationships with
clients in designated territories and growing
its product lines within its main industry
verticals including healthcare, legal, financial
services and government.
The firm has selected North America, France,
Germany and the United Kingdom as the initial
regions of focus because they represent the company’s
largest markets and provide prime areas for growth.
b2Lateral will partner with UniPrint to address the
legal and government markets in the UK to provide
them with a stronger IT infrastructure. Additionally,
b2Lateral will work with UniPrint to create new
software designed for the education industry.
www.uniprint.net
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Showcase for
sustainable print
EcoPrint 2012 organisers FM Brooks says that its world-leading content has proved
a massive draw for the entire print supply chain with visitor registrations including
a broad cross section of printers, marketing agencies and global brands from 60
different countries.
Since announcing the event in October 2011, EcoPrint has worked hard to become
the first business event anywhere in the world to achieve ISO20121 Event Sustainability
Management System, while at the same time bringing focus to the print industry’s
fragmented debate around sustainable print.
“The successful launch of EcoPrint, the world’s first event 100 per cent focused on
sustainable print business, is a clear indication of the growing importance of sustainability
for the print community,” said Frazer Chesterman, co-Director, EcoPrint. “It’s clear from the
diverse range of registered guests that the appetite for sustainable print among some of
the world’s biggest print consumers is strong and they are being proactive about how
they satisfy it.”
Ricoh recognised
Ricoh has been recognised as a pioneer of
sustainable business in Deloitte’s
Towards Zero
Impact Growth: Strategies of Leading Companies
in 10 Industries
report.
The consultancy firm’s report on the outcomes of its
first-ever Zero Impact Growth Monitor (ZIG-M) identified
Ricoh as being among an elite group of six top global
brands to have already reached the ‘ecosystem’ level
of sustainable business. Puma, Nike, Nestlé, Unilever
and Natura make up the remainder of this group, which
was praised for embedding policies into a long-term
strategic vision, in an effort to minimise their negative
environmental and societal impacts.
www.ricoh.co.uk
Kyocera recognised for stellar performance
Kyocera Document Solutions has been shortlisted for the Transformational Change
of the Year Award at this year’s National Business Awards in partnership with Orange
after increasing its turnover by 77% in the last three years, from £34m in 2008 to just
over £60 million in 2011.
Marketing Director Nigel Allen said: “We’re delighted
to be one of just ten finalists in this hotly-contested
category. Kyocera Document Solutions has
evidenced real transformation and we have
achieved organic growth of 77% over the last
three years in what is widely recognised as a
stagnant market.”
Other shortlisted companies include Adido
Ltd, Belu Water Ltd, Bromford Group, DPD
UK, Eastern Storage Equipment Ltd, London
Early Years Foundation London, Michelin Tyres
Dundee PLC, National Grid PLC and WPL
Limited.
The winner will be revealed at the National Business
Awards gala dinner in London on 13th November 2012.
www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk
Toshiba TEC
and Duplo
join forces
Toshiba TEC UK Imaging
Systems has become an
approved Digital Dealer
for Duplo, providers of
print finishing solutions.
The agreement means that
Toshiba TEC is now able
to offer a comprehensive
range of products that
encompasses the entire
lifecycle of a document – from creation and completion to use
and destruction.
www.toshiba.co.uk/imaging
Develop brand continues
DSales (UK) Ltd, the UK distributor
for the Develop range of
multifunctional copier-printers,
has welcomed the forthcoming
integration of Develop GmbH with
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Europe. Following the proposed
merger, the new group will pursue
a dual growth strategy whereby
both brands together perfectly
complement customer needs.
Managing Director Jonathan
Whitworth said: “This is essentially
a merger of back office functions and legal
entities at the European headquarters level.
Develop GmbH has long been a wholly
owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business
Solutions Europe and the Develop range of
document imaging systems is manufactured
by Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. As far as our
dealers and their customers are concerned
nothing changes. They will continue to get the
market leading Develop ineo multifunctional
range backed by great service from DSales.”
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