01732 759725 6 BULLETIN BULLETIN CBS acquires ASK Bradford-based Commerce Business Systems (CBS) has acquired ASK The Office Equipment Specialists, a long-established supplier of office interiors, business and facilities supplies, promotional merchandise, workwear, PPE, tools and equipment to customers across West Yorkshire. The acquisition is the self-funded asset purchase of ASK ‘s customer contracts, staff and vehicles. The two companies will operate from CBS’ Bradford Headquarters, under the CBS brand, ensuring continued business growth, ongoing team development and the strengthening of the local economy. The partnership enables CBS to expand its range of services, with ASK’s Managing Director, Greg Colehan, running the business equipment, office furniture and supplies operation. This will provide all CBS and ASK customers with an even wider choice of products and services, while receiving the same high standard of customer support that both businesses are renowned for. John Green, Managing Director of CBS said: “CBS and ASK are very similar. We are both Bradford based, service-led companies, with the same values. ASK stands for Advice, Service and Knowledge, which fits perfectly with our own approach to business. I have known Greg for years and am really looking forward to working with him. My team is already working closely with ASK’s team, to ensure a smooth transition to the CBS brand.” https://commercebusinesssystems.co.uk/ Saving technology waste from landfill Since the launch of Agilico Zero, the company’s circular technology programme, in April 2023, the UK firm has diverted more than two million kilograms of technology from landfill. The environmental benefits extend beyond waste reduction. Through remanufacturing, Agilico has also avoided 3,064,964 kg of CO₂e emissions which would otherwise have been generated through manufacturing new equipment. This carbon saving is equivalent to planting 153,248 trees, 123 journeys around the circumference of the Earth in a petrol car, or the weight of 242 Routemaster buses in equivalent CO₂. Since April 2023, 5,593 multifunction devices have been remanufactured through Agilico Zero. Across the same period, recycling activity has also played a major role in diverting technology from landfill. The firm has harvested more than 30,000 parts from used tech, of which 553,148 kg has been remanufactured and 1,508,142 kg that could not be reused has been recycled through specialist partners Warren Colby, Managing Director at Agilico Agile Print Division said: “By remanufacturing devices wherever possible and recycling responsibly when products reach the end of their life, we are helping organisations reduce waste, lower carbon emissions and extend the lifecycle of critical technology.” www.agilico.co.uk 23 Years and counting iNREACH Group has reaffirmed its long standing relationship with Canon after being re-awarded Gold Partner status for 2026. The recognition highlights more than two decades of partnership between the two organisations. Andrew Thomas of Canon formally handed over the 2026 Gold Partner certificate to Andrew Macintyre, Sales Director at iNREACH Group. The moment marks the company’s 23rd consecutive year as a Canon partner. In a statement the company said it is looking forward to many more years of working with Canon who provide it with market leading products and support. https://inreachgroup.co.uk Platinum for Carbon Group Carbon Group has announced the renewal of its Canon Platinum Accreditation, the highest partnership level awarded by Canon. The accreditation underscores the company’s continued growth and its strong position within the UK’s print and technology sector. The renewal further cements Carbon Group’s status as the fastest growing, independently owned Canon partner in the UK. https://carbon-group.co.uk Aurora invests in managed services business Aurora Managed Services has announced the acquisition of the Ethos MPS business assets, staff and contracted customer base. The acquisition of the MPS business operations by Aurora, agreed with the joint administrators, ensures the Ethos customer base will continue to benefit from the MPS services and support they are contracted to, which will now be provided by Aurora. Robin Stanton-Gleaves, Aurora Chairman said: “This is another significant acquisition by Aurora as we continue to invest and grow our managed services business. It is also a very important development for the many organisations who were contracted MPS customers of Ethos. They can now depend on the Aurora business to continue to deliver the managed services they need for their organisations, as well as benefitting from access to the full portfolio of managed services Aurora can provide. “In addition, I am pleased to confirm that MPS operational staff formerly employed by Ethos will transfer across and become employees of Aurora with continuous employment, so they will continue to provide support to these customers as part of the Aurora Managed Services team,” he added. www.aurora.co.uk
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