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Dovey steps down from
Bates
Carl Dovey has stepped down as Non-
Executive Chairman of Bates Office Services.
Dovey sold his business to Bates four years
ago and, as Non-Executive Chairman, has
overseen the company’s growth from an
£11 million to a £26 million business.
Michael Edmonds, Managing Director of
Bates Office Services, said: “It’s been a pleasure
working with Carl over the past four years and I
have learned much from his experience. During
Carl’s Chairmanship, Bates Office has undoubtedly
become stronger.”
ZenOffice on the
shortlist
ZenOffice has been shortlisted for the
Turnover Between £10m and £25m
category
of the 2015 Manchester Evening News
Business of the Year Awards.
The awards celebrate businesses of all sizes
and showcase entrepreneurs, innovation and
talent. Companies on the shortlist were chosen
for their enterprise, competitiveness, innovation,
management, staff motivation and customer
service.
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Associate Editor Adam Jupp said: “The
quality of entrants this time around was truly
exceptional and made the shortlisting process
extremely hard.”
New video for Midshire
Midshire has published a second video case
study on its website. Part of a series being
produced by the office technology and
service provider, the short film highlights
the work it has done for full-service law firm
Gorvins Solicitors.
Midshire has been working with the Stockport-
based firm for more than 10 years during which time
Gorvins’ headcount has increased to 14 partners
and more than 100 staff. Over the same period its
printer estate has expanded from one MFP to 10.
Working with MPS partner Sharp Business
Systems UK, Midshire has implemented key
fob-based user authentication and a secure print
solution to maintain the security of confidential
documents.
Canon Partner of the Year
Following a year of significant growth,
digital print and document solutions
specialist IT@Spectrum has been named
Canon Solutions Partner of the Year
for 2015.
IT@Spectrum combines software and
professional services with Canon MFPs to
automate business processes and boost efficiency,
productivity and profitability.
Ken Sturdy, Managing Director of IT@
Spectrum, was presented with the Award by
Mr Kimura, Chief Executive of Office Imaging
Products Operations for Canon Inc., and Mr
Markus Naegeli, Head of Business Imaging, Canon
EMEA at October’s Canon EXPO in Paris.
Danwood goes 3D
Danwood Group is partnering with
KYOCERA Document Solutions to drive
the adoption of 3D printers in the
manufacturing, engineering, design and
education sectors.
KYOCERA supplies and supports a number
of 3D Systems printers including the CubePro,
suitable for schools and small businesses, and
the ProJet for manufacturing and prototyping.
Nigel Allen, Marketing Director of KYOCERA
Document Solutions UK, said: “KYOCERA’s
partnership with 3D Systems offers market-
leading products to any business considering 3D
printing. By partnering with Danwood we can
ensure users benefit from a high level of service
support, enabling them to make the most of their
investment.”
Major move for
Blackbox Solutions
Blackbox Solutions, an award-winning supplier
of Samsung MFPs, is moving to new premises in
Maidstone, Kent, having more than doubled in
size every year since it was set up. The new offices
will accommodate the company’s sales, servicing
and client support staff, and also provide a drop-in
print, scan and copying service. The offices are
undergoing a major re-fit, which is expected to be
completed by December.
Bowden Digitec gears
up for growth
Olivetti reseller Bowden Digitec is
aiming to triple its turnover next year,
following April’s move into new business
premises with three times the space to
accommodate its growing workforce.
Since it was established three and a half
years ago, the Sittingbourne-based company has
enjoyed sustained growth, driven largely by word-
of-mouth recommendations.
To achieve its ambitious growth plans, Bowden
Digitec is now ramping up its marketing activity. It
has already appointed a digital marketing agency
and is in the process of recruiting a new marketing
apprentice and sales professionals.
(l-r) ZenOffice Managing Director Les Kerr and
Group Commercial Director Bruce Davie
