Print.IT Reseller - issue 51

PRINT IT RESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN ZenOffice wins gold again ZenOffice has been named Xerox Gold Concessionaire Partner of the Year for 2017 for the second year. This comes after a momentous year for its Managed Print Services division which achieved a record year for performance with over 30% growth. Xerox Channel Business Manager Tracy Rabone, said: “This is great news for ZenOffice, an award well deserved!” The MPS division, headed by Group Sales Director, Dale Needham, continually achieves targets with the help of its ongoing partnership with Xerox. In 2017, it launched a new professional service partner programme, Zen Enterprise+ which has recently seen the successful partnership with Pure Technology Group, strengthening its MPS offering and proposition. The division also increased its managed devices from 1,357 in 2016 to 2,200 at the end of 2017, with print volume increasing from 87 million to 94 million, currently proactively managing 11 million prints per month. The MPS division also accomplished its first cross-border deal with Euro Garages who operate more than 1,000 filling stations within the UK and Europe. Needham said: “It’s great to work as part of such an amazing team who continually go above and beyond. Our success is achieved through the tenacity to always provide a first-class service to our valued customers.” www.zenoffice.com Midshire supports Seashell Trust charity A supporter of local charity the Seashell Trust since 2016, Midshire has pledged its continued support by taking additional work experience students within its administration department and donating an iPad raffle prize to its ‘Strictly Seashell’ fundraiser. The charity provides secure learning environments to children and young adults aged 2-25 with complex disabilities, many of whom have little or no language capabilities. www.midshire.co.uk Network Group chairman to step down Network Group has announced that Wayne Cockerill, Chairman of the Group for over 15 years, is stepping down from his position at the end of May 2018. Cockerill who held the position of Chairman and Financial Director for the group and its two other companies has driven stability and growth. Group Managing Director Phyl Morgan, said: “This is a significant announcement for all at Network Group. Wayne has played a huge, vital and pivotal role in building the Network Group to its present position and established it as the channel’s leading Networking Group in the history of the industry. His contribution to the group and our channel will resonate for many years.” www.nbg.co.uk ABS unveils new look and expansion programme Elland-based ABS UK Ltd has revealed a new look for 2018, following substantial growth in the last 12 months. As part of its overall UK expansion programme, over the past year ABS has completed a six-figure buyout of a local IT company and the acquisition of a technology solutions company based in North Wales, expanding its service offering and adding over £40,000 per month to its total sales revenue. ABS recognised its previous branding wasn’t right for their future growth plans and underwent a rebrand, which includes a new logo and website, as well as a brightly coloured, modern uniform for staff, and distinctive designs for the company’s delivery and service vehicles. A new tagline – ‘A better way’ – reflects its belief that when it comes to printing and copying or IT support, there is always a better way; whether that’s finding more efficient ways to help its customer base or providing a better quality service than its competitors. Marketing & CSR Director David Lees said: “We’re delighted with how the rebrand has gone. We wanted to lose the ‘boring’ tag which is so often associated with our industry – through our new branding, we are looking to portray our personality and vision in an energetic and engaging way.” In addition to the new look, ABS has also enjoyed a record start to 2018, with a 37% increase in gross profit on January 2017. www.absabetterway.co.uk Dale Needham