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United Carlton celebrates first 30 years
United Carlton is celebrating its first 30
years in business, during which time it has
helped streamline the printing activities of
more than 4,000 organisations nationwide.
The Gateshead-based managed print provider
has had sustained success in both the private and
public sectors, enjoying long-standing agreements
with global software leader Sage, a customer since
1999, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, North
Lincolnshire Council and North-East Lincolnshire
Council.
In March this year, it extended its contract with
these councils for a further four years, increasing
its tenure to 15 years.
In 2006, United Carlton expanded its reach
with the opening of a York branch that now
employs more than 30 staff from the local area,
followed by the establishment of a Warrington
office in 2014.
Managing Director John Watson said: “The
success of our company is down to the quality
of the people we employ. The fact that we are
celebrating our 30th anniversary is a great tribute
to them, as well as our loyal clients, without whom
the enterprise would not be possible. It’s very
satisfying to have reached this milestone.”
United Carlton is forecast to achieve a turnover
of £17 million in 2017.
DSales backs the Terriers
DSales has been named Official Imaging
Partner of newly promoted Huddersfield
Town, continuing the relationship the two
organisations forged in the Championship
into the Premier League.
Managing Director Jonathan Whitworth said:
“Following the ‘Terriers’ sensational promotion
battle culminating in winning the play-off at
Wembley, we are delighted to continue as Official
Imaging Partner for the Club. Perseverance and a
drive to succeed are synonymous with DSales and
the Terriers, making this a perfect partnership.”
Spicers relaunches Brilliant Partners
Wholesaler Spicers has confirmed the relaunch of its Brilliant Partners programme,
following the successful delivery of its Alliance programme, a complete outsourced
solution for ambitious dealers.
Designed to facilitate business growth for forward-thinking dealers, the new Brilliant Partners
initiative will be launched at a series of events for dealers in September.
Spicers Sales & Marketing Director Richard Ford said: “We have looked long and hard at our Brilliant
Partner proposition and aligned it to meet the needs of dealers in an ever changing market. We recognise
that the fully outsourced Alliance programme isn’t right for everyone. The Brilliant Partner programme is
focused on driving sales through new product and service opportunities, with outstanding marketing to
support this.”
To help dealers grow their business, Spicers is making additional investment in its marketing team,
including the appointment of new marketing account managers to help suppliers and dealers directly
influence end-user purchasing decisions.
The wholesaler recently won the Advantia contract, a win that follows more than 12 months of
dialogue between the two companies’ executive teams. During this time, Spicers invested heavily in its
operational capacity, building a highly efficient structure geared to providing industry leading levels of
service.
Fife College wins
schools coding
competition
A group of second-year students from
Fife College have won the first ever
KYOCodes schools coding competition.
KYOCERA received entries from 22
schools and colleges across the UK
Launched at the Bett Show in January,
entrants were tasked with designing a brand
new app, powered by HyPAS. The winning app
needed to meet a real business challenge.
The app developed by Keir Nellyer, Liam
Dales and Jack Vincent combines scanning
with social media and was awarded a
score of 129 out of 150 by the judges, who
agreed unanimously that theirs was the most
impressive entry.
Prizes for the winning team, worth
around £4,000, include an ECOSYS 2640idw
multifunctional printer, MakerBot Replicator
Mini+ 3D printer and accreditation as an
approved KYOCERA app developer.
DMC Canotec recognised
by Canon
Canon has recognised DMC Canotec as a
Canon European Premier Partner, alongside
its status as an Advanced Solution Partner,
a Production Print Partner and a Managed
Print Services partner.
Canon introduced these accreditations to
identify and develop its partners and demonstrate
their increasingly high standards of managed print
service delivery, technology and customer care.
DMC Canotec has achieved Canon’s highest
levels of accreditation for more than two decades
and was one of the OEM’s first UK partners to
achieve European MPS Accreditation.
On the shortlist
Trade Copiers has been shortlisted in
the Best Exporter category in the in-
Cumbria Business Awards 2017.
The award is for companies that have
developed new markets outside Cumbria
and can demonstrate significant export sales;
success in accessing markets outside the
county and/or overseas; trade growth through
exports; and the ability to sustain that growth.
The awards ceremony takes place on
November 9 at The Halston, Carlisle and will
be hosted by Amol Rajan, BBC media editor
and former editor of
The Independent
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Jonathan Whitworth with Sean Jarvis,
Commercial Director of Huddersfield Town, and
the Championship Play-Off Trophy
(l-r) Warren Colby, Michael Nelson, John Ellis,
Mark Bryce, John Watson and Paul Dawson
