Print.IT Reseller - issue 68

01732 759725 BULLETIN 6 ASL Group acquires Smart Print ASL Group has acquired digital printing equipment supplier Smart Print Technology Ltd, further developing its portfolio of managed-office services. Based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, the 16-year-old MPS provider specialises in production print machines and is one of the leading independent production print suppliers in the UK. ASL says the acquisition further enhances service for customers and strengthens its proposition as a leading managed-office services supplier. Commenting on the deal, Managing Director Mark Garius, said: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Smart Print on board; its expertise will add significant value to our team. As we strive to be the largest independent production print provider in the UK, this acquisition will provide our customers with a host of new benefits, strengthening our position as the go-to supplier.” Smart Print Director, Richard Fyson, added: “We are delighted to join the ASL group and recognise that it will add further value to the business. We are looking forward to joining forces with the ASL team as we combine our range of services and expertise of the two companies.” www.asl-group.co.uk Security-accredited Systems Technology has attained the ISO27001:2013 Information Security Management Standard. The company says the certification demonstrates its commitment to best practice information security processes. Managing Director Zana Gradus, said: “Attaining the ISO27001 accreditation demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of information that we become privy to, giving our clients, our partners and the market confidence in how we manage their information and safeguard against risks.” www.systemstechnology.co.uk Ontrac Digital drive towards carbon neutrality Midlands-based commercial printer repair company, Ontrac Digital, is making a concerted effort to reduce carbon emissions. The company has recently upgraded its vehicles, moving from diesel to electric models. Managing Director Gareth Williams, said: “We are seeing extreme protests against global warming, with Extinction Rebellion at the forefront in the public eye for demonstrations. Agree or disagree with their actions, their point of extreme pollution continuing at the rate it is, is unacceptable, and everyone has a responsibility to make changes in their emissions generated.” Ontrac Digital looks to continue servicing clients in and around the Midlands, in the knowledge its carbon footprint will be greatly reduced. www.ontracdigital.co.uk Commercial charity support As part of its Change Champions employee volunteering scheme, a team of seven from across Commercial carried out garden clearance, tree lopping and general gardening, for the James Hopkins Trust. Based in Gloucester, the Trust provides care for babies and children up to the age of five with a life-limiting condition, while supporting their families with respite. A 2017 Change Champions team created this charity day for employees to take paid leave to go into the community and support a cause they hold dear. To date over 40 days of paid leave have been granted. Account Director Craig Tomes, said: “We were very pleased to be able to support the James Hopkins Trust in this way. We had a great time, and these days are a great way to get staff engaged as well as help others.” www.commercial.co.uk Dataquest extends IT capabilities Dataquest has purchased CC Engineering (CCE), a move that builds on its commitment to business growth by further extending its capabilities in the IT services sector. The company says the investment creates a prominent, independent IT services group with seamless capabilities across IT services & support, managed cloud, unified communications, managed print and business process automation. The combined enterprise provides existing and new customers of both businesses with access to an integrated portfolio of solutions to drive business performance. CCE will operate as an independent subsidiary of Dataquest, with a governing board comprised of Dataquest and CCE management. Guy Young, Partner at Dataquest UK said: “We are delighted to partner with CCE’s management team to support the company’s next phase of growth. CCE is a high-quality business, with a long-established trading history, modern infrastructure and loyal customers. The increased depth and breadth of services we can now offer, backed up by our strong reputation for customer service makes our group a compelling business partner.” CCE Managing Director, Giles Thorpe, added: “The companies complement each other at every level. The management teams share a similar culture oriented around exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Over many years, CCE has established loyal direct sales and channel partner customers. We see many opportunities for our clients in both these channels, who will benefit from the enormous advancement in services and resources this acquisition brings.” www.dataquestuk.com (l-r) Paul Derry, ASL; Richard Fyson, Smart Print; Mark Garius, ASL