PRINTIT AWARDS 23 PRINTITRESELLER.UK continued... Circular Business/Initiative of the Year Sponsored by PEAC Solutions Winner: WBM Judges’ verdict: Over the past year, WBM grew recycling service sales by more than 71% and launched multiple new partner branded recycling portals. It also expanded its services to support remanufacturers with bespoke reuse solutions and secured a £20,000 grant to digitalise operations, further improving efficiency and waste reduction. “We’re really proud to win this award, especially as it’s the first year this category has been introduced. Everything we do is built around reducing waste, supporting the industry, and giving customers a service they can rely on, so this award is a real acknowledgement of the work our team puts in every day to keep our recycling operation running at such a high standard. This award tells us we’re heading in the right direction, and it means so much to the whole team.” James O’Connor, Sales Director, WBM EOS Distributor of the Year Sponsored by HP Winner: Data Direct Judges’ verdict: Data Direct holds over £2 million of EOS stock across OEM and compatible products and consistently achieves an incredible 99% next day delivery success rate. With dedicated account managers, live stock feeds, automated ordering and marketing support, it helps resellers operate more efficiently and win more business. But what really sets Data Direct apart is its commitment to building true partnerships, stepping in with support when it really matters. “We are delighted to have won the EOS Distributor of the Year for the fifth year running – it really helps us to recognise that we are doing the right things for our dealers! We constantly aim to innovate, bring new services to our dealers, giving them motivation and direction to mitigate against reducing print volumes. Receiving such a prestigious award really gives us a real boost, and another chance to engage with our whole team and customers with fabulous, positive news!” Peter Cowan, COO, Data Direct EOS Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by PrintIT Reseller Winner: Altkin Judges’ verdict: Altkin covers over 95% of the print market across 16 major OEM brands, supporting every print technology from inkjet to wide-format. With three R&D centres, rigorous testing, premium materials and ISO certifications, it delivers OEM equivalent quality with outstanding reliability, evidenced by a return rate of just 0.58%. “We were delighted to win a PrintIT Award, a recognition that highlights our continuous innovation, commitment to excellence, and industry-leading solutions. This achievement has been made possible by supporting our channel partners with our expertise and sustainable products, enabling them to increase margins while delivering meaningful environmental benefits to their customers.” David Hamblen, General Manager, Altkin UK&I Hardware Distributor of the Year Sponsored by Lexmark Winner: Westcoast Judges’ verdict: What set Westcoast apart is the unrivalled depth of services wrapped around its hardware supply. From being the UK’s only distributor with in-house print engineers, to multi‑vendor PDIs, white label final mile delivery, and full MPS contract capabilities, Westcoast provides a true end to end service. Its comprehensive lifecycle support empowers partners to win bigger, more complex contracts with total confidence, making them a standout winner in this category. “We’re over the moon to be named Hardware Distributor of the Year at the PrintIT Awards! A huge thank you to our amazing customers and vendors, we couldn’t have done it without you. We’re so proud of the team at Westcoast and excited to keep building on this success together.” Henry Beech, Sales Director - Print & Supplies UK & EU, Westcoast MTL Print Vendor of the Year Sponsored by Keypoint Intelligence Winner: TSC Auto ID Judges’ verdict: Judges recognised TSC Auto ID’s broad product offering, from mobile and industrial printers to RFID, linerless and enterprise mobility solutions. The entry showcased the company’s evolution from a hardware supplier to full-solution partner, strong focus on partner enablement, and sustainability initiatives like Trees for Tomorrow, designed to drive impact across the channel and align with evolving customer values. “We’re incredibly proud to be named MTL Print Vendor of the Year. This award recognises our team’s dedication to innovation, reliability, and supporting customers across retail, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. It reflects the strong partnerships that drive our success. Thank you to the judges and the PrintIT Awards team for this honour.” Bob Vines, Team Leader Territory Manager for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, TSC Auto ID CORPORATE AWARDS – VOTING CATEGORIES A3 MFP Vendor of the Year Sponsored by Data Direct Winner: Canon “We’re honoured to receive this recognition. It reflects our commitment to delivering innovative, reliable solutions that empower businesses to work smarter and more sustainably. This award is a dedication of our team and the trust our customers place in Canon. Again, thanks to our impressive A3 MFP lineup.” Khalid Aziz, Marketing Director, Digital Printing & Solutions, Canon
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