01732 759725 14 BULLETIN Brother UK partners with ECS Global Brother UK has partnered with ECS Global, a move that will make the full Brother print portfolio – including the PJ range of mobile printers and RJ range of rugged portable devices, alongside the TD line of desktop labelling printers and TJ industrial printer range, available to the company’s existing and prospective customers. ECS Global, which works with 40,000 clients across 20 time zones, provides a cloudbased media communication suite that helps businesses manage all of their communication channels, from impactful and colourful point of sale, all formats of digital signage, and interactive media displays, through one design suite. The partners say that the breadth of Brother’s product range, from mobile and desktop to industrial print devices, will enable ECS customers to unlock efficiencies in consumables across their operations without having to compromise on their print hardware. Ged Cairns, Head of SPS Business Category at Brother UK, said: “There is growing demand among businesses across supply chain, retail and hospitality to digitise their day-to-day operations and we have built a strong product proposition to take advantage of this buoyant market. “Our new partnership will serve to strengthen our position and provide clients with the broadest range of print devices available from a single vendor. In addition to consistent device management and deployment tools, businesses will benefit from simplifying their consumables ordering, service, support and user training.” www.brother.co.uk 15 million scanners PFU has announced the successful manufacturing and shipment of 15 million of its scanners to satisfied customers worldwide. The company says it is not resting on its laurels and continues to innovate, with exciting new products and features on the horizon. As technology evolves, it remains committed to staying at the forefront of industry advancements, delivering products that exceed expectations and redefine possibilities. Seiji Murakami, President and Representative Director of PFU Limited said: “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the incredible dedication of our team and the unwavering support of our customers and partners. We are excited to continue our journey, pushing the boundaries of image capture technology and driving innovation to new heights.” www.pfu.ricoh.com Lexmark achieves Climate+ designation A total of 43 products in the imaging equipment product category earned the stringent new EPEAT Climate+ designation from the Global Electronics Council (GEC) when the programme launched in October; 42 of which are from Lexmark. Climate+ is a new product designation from the GEC meant to connect forward-thinking electronics brands with carbon-conscious purchasers. Climate+ designated products meet progressive new requirements developed in a multi-stakeholder process meant to reduce their lifecycle carbon, potentially years ahead of the rest of the market. The products set themselves apart on the EPEAT Registry because of these climate change mitigation measures. “We are proud that Lexmark products account for 42 of the 43 imaging products that meet the stringent EPEAT Climate+ requirements,” said John Gagel, Chief Sustainability Officer, Lexmark. “These requirements extend beyond the products themselves to how we manage our own operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Customers across the globe can be confident that by choosing Lexmark, they are making a positive choice for the environment.” www.lexmark.co.uk Kodak Alaris announces two new promotions Kodak Alaris has launched two new promotions designed to open more opportunities for its channel partners to drive sales of Kodak E1040 Scanners and Kodak S3000 Series Scanners. The offers, available exclusively through its distribution partners Midwich and Northamber, will run until 31 March 2024. Ideal for desktop use in small to mediumsized businesses, branch offices, reception and admin desks, and enterprises with remote workers, the Kodak E1040 Scanner provides superior image quality and a simple user interface for fast, reliable document capture. From now until 31 March 2024, end-users who purchase a five-year advanced unit replacement warranty (AUR) through an authorised reseller, will receive the E1040 Scanner for free (enduser’s email address for the service package must be included at time of order). Kodak Alaris is also offering a discount on Kodak 3000 Series Scanners and associated service packages. End-users purchasing any model in the S3000 Series (models include the S3060, S3060f, S3100, S3100f, S3120 Max, and S3140 Max) will benefit from an up to half price cost saving. Additionally, customers purchasing a three-year essential, three-year AUR, five-year essential or five-year AUR package can also enjoy significant savings on the RRP. www.alarisworld.com Open days Konica Minolta supported its partner SDS with its 2023 Open Days, which took place earlier this month at The Canalside in Bridgwater, Somerset. The event enabled attendees to experience first-hand demonstrations of print and scan business workflows featuring the latest Konica Minolta multifunctional print devices, along with software innovations including mobile device printing/scanning, print-on-demand booklet making, and the PaperCut print management solution. The event coincided with SDS’s celebration of over 20 years as a Konica Minolta partner and trusted expert print solutions provider. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Ged Cairns 2 0 24
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