Print.IT Reseller - issue 59

PRINT IT RESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN Festive fundraiser Midshire staff embraced the festive spirit and donated over 30 gifts to the Cash for Kids’ ‘Mission Christmas’ toy appeal. Over £350 was raised from a staff Christmas jumper day and used to buy children’s games and toys, with the aim to provide children from underprivileged or disadvantaged backgrounds with a gift on Christmas Day. www.midshire.co.uk Commercial receives Planet Mark certification Commercial has been awarded the prestigious Planet Mark certification. Companies with Planet Mark accreditation commit to a minimum annual carbon reduction of 2.5%. Commercial has been taking positive action to reduce emissions for nearly 12 years. During that time it has achieved significant reduction in its carbon footprint, adopting sustainable working practices including the introduction of a hydrogen-fuelled fleet and the use of renewable energy. The business has moved from 73 tonnes of CO2/£million turnover in 2006 to 20 tonnes of CO2/£million turnover in 2017. This means that for every £1 million of turnover gained in 2017 it emitted 73% less carbon compared to 2006. Planet Mark supports businesses indirectly and measurably contributing to seven of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future. They address global challenges relating to poverty, inequality, climate and environmental degradation, among others. The Planet Mark is also partnered with the Eden Project. Every business awarded the certification contributes five per cent of the fee to the Eden Project and each certification also comes with 12 free tickets. And with every new business certification, the Planet Mark protects an acre of rainforest through Cool Earth, the award-winning charity that works alongside indigenous villages to halt rainforest destruction. www.commercial.co.uk Geerings Digital joins forces with ASL Group ASL completed its second acquisition of 2018, acquiring Ashford-based Geerings Digital. Geerings Digital staff will join the ASL team, taking the company’s total turnover to over £27m, headcount to over 140 and number of contracted machines to over 14,000. Founded in 1903, initially focussing on print, over the years, Geerings has diversified its business and today supplies printers, photocopiers and managed print services to the commercial and education sectors across the South East in Kent, Essex, London, Sussex and Surrey. ASL Managing Director Mark Garius, said: “Geerings Digital is a long-standing business that has an excellent reputation and has built a loyal customer base in the south of England which adds strength and depth to our coverage in those areas. We chose Geerings Digital carefully because of their fit with ASL – particularly their high standards and commitment to customer service. We are retaining a base in Ashford as we recognise that their strong presence in the area needs to be maintained and grown. ASL are looking at further acquisition opportunities as part of our plan to grow significantly over the coming years.” Will Geering added: “We firmly believe that our customers will see positive benefits from the change and will welcome the additional services that the combined group can offer.” https://asl-group.co.uk Corona acquires Regent Document Solutions Corona Corporate Solutions has acquired Regent Digital. Regent has been supplying and servicing a range of print/copy solutions for thirty years predominately in the Midlands. Corona CEO, James Stephens, said: “My aim is to give Corona even more presence throughout the UK and Europe. With the acquisition of Regent we establish a strong foothold in the Midlands area with a business that has been trading for over 30 years. Regent’s fantastic reputation for customer service is invaluable for Corona and its continued growth. There is a buzz around Corona at the moment and exciting times ahead.” www.coronacs.com Mark Garius