PrintIT Reseller - issue 67

ASL to supply KODAK NEXPRESS Kodak and the ASL Group have announced a reseller agreement under which ASL will become a key supplier of KODAK NEXPRESS digital presses. Complementing Kodak’s existing sales team, ASL will offer Kodak NEXPRESS Presses to its commercial print customers through its network of 11 locations across the UK. “Printers who have added digital printing to their portfolio of services are increasingly looking for technology that gives them the flexibility to move more high-volume jobs from their offset machines, while also delivering short-run and customised jobs with exceptional quality,” said Darren Chard, UK Sales and Marketing Director, Kodak. “Our partnership with ASL will help more printers across the UK integrate the highest quality production level digital print technology into their operations while receiving exceptional support and services from Kodak’s dedicated team of service professionals.” www.asl-group.co.uk PRINT IT RESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN Exertis provides mental health support Exertis has trained 26 of its employees, with coverage in all of its locations, as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) to ensure that any colleagues with mental health issues have all the relevant support networks in place. Group Managing Director Tim Griffin, said: “As an employer, we want to be supportive and enable any employees suffering from mental health to get them back to good health as soon as possible. Sadly because of the stigma associated with mental health, it often goes unrecognised. By appointing these first aiders, anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, stress or other conditions can approach them in confidence.” www.exertis.co.uk Cowans Group merges with B.O.S Sales Cowans Group and B.O.S. Sales (office equipment) Ltd have joined forces. The unified business will now operate from Cowans’ headquarters in Waltham Abbey, Essex. B.O.S, formerly based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, specialises in printers, office furniture, packaging and large format printer supplies. The company also offers products such as IT consumables, catering and cleaning supplies, premise management solutions, and health and safety items. Cowans Group provides a total solution for education, facilities management, interiors, managed services, offices, print and workwear. The group is a member of Integra Business Solutions whose i-merge solution played a pivotal role in bringing the two businesses successfully together. www.cowansgroup.com Litter pickers As part of Midwich’s CSR programme, and its commitment to the local community, a team of 12 volunteer litter pickers hit the streets of Diss, armed with a high vis jacket, rubbish bags, protective gloves and a litter picker and one sole focus – to clear Diss of litter. On the day, the volunteers collected 22 grams of rubbish as well as clocking up an impressive 74,000 steps between them. The team collected eight full rubbish bags including a host of weird and wonderful items, including an Elf on the Shelf teddy and a head torch. www.midwich.com Tech Data to bring partners and ISVs together Tech Data is inviting resellers and developers that have a focus or expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sectors to join it in developing an ecosystem through which they can collectively drive new partnerships and business opportunities in these fast-growing markets. Development of Tech Data’s healthcare and life sciences ecosystem is well-advanced with over 100 companies already taking part in workshops and meetings aimed at bringing businesses with complementary skills together. The most recent Meet-Up event was held at IBM’s offices in London and attended by more than 60 companies including business partners, their end-user customers and ISVs. As well as connecting partners into appropriate vendor contacts and programmes, Tech Data is providing, where required, expertise and professional services support to fill any gaps that partners and developers may have in their own capabilities. www.techdata.com