Print.IT Reseller - issue 80

BULLETIN DMC closes seventh acquisition DMC has acquired Slough headquartered Artel. Established in 1985, Artel serves over 500 customers principally in the Thames Valley region and across several key sectors including healthcare, education and legal. The acquisition further strengthens DMC’s southern region following the acquisitions of Condor Office Solutions and Systems Technology in December 2019. DMC CEO, Simon Davey, said: “Despite the challenging conditions of 2020 we continue to deliver on our strategy to build the leading UK-wide workplace technology business built upon long term partnership with over 11,000 customers. Artel adds further capability and scale and is an excellent addition to the group”. www.dmcplc.co.uk Office Fox offers flexible payment options Office Fox is helping businesses across the UK to review existing technology contracts, to reduce spend and save money. With offices closed and office equipment lying idle, the company is working with clients to terminate current agreements or settle existing contracts, replacing these with agile working agreements as well as pay as you go terms. New flexible solutions for 2021 include a payment holiday on office-based finance contracts, the opportunity to upgrade office equipment and defer payments for 12 months as well as a complete refresh of old for new to improve efficiency and cut costs. www.officefox.co.uk Precision Proco Group continues to expand Precision Proco Group, is continuing with its plans for growth by bringing one of London’s most established and prestigious companies into its portfolio. WKG Print, formally Witherbys, based at Fountayne Road, London, is about to enter a new chapter in its 280 year history, having joined the Precision Proco Group, which was formed earlier this year following a merger between Sunderland and London operation Precision Printing, Sheffield-based ProCo and Nottingham’s Prime Group. Along with the transfer of eight key members of the team, Precision Proco Group has bought the key assets of the £3 million business which works with many of London’s financial companies, museums, galleries and auction houses. WKG Print will continue to trade under the same name but will benefit from being part of a much larger organisation, providing their clients with access to the state-of-the-art technology and innovation which Precision Proco Group offers. Jon Bailey, COO of Precision Proco Group, said: “WKG works with some of the most prestigious and exclusive brands in the UK and we are excited to see how our technology and capabilities can unlock opportunities.” www.precisionprocogroup.co.uk Success for Neuways Derby-based IT specialists Neuways, has been placed within Britain’s Top 50 Best Managed IT Companies for the second year in a row. The awards, organised by TechnoPlanet, a North American channel marketing company that has been doing business in the channel for over 25 years, recognise 50 VARs, MSPs or ITSPs, who run the best managed companies. The success marks the end of what has been a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing Director Martin Roberts, said: “This success is a great way to cap off 2020 for us. To be named as one of the country’s top 50 IT businesses for the second year running is a source of great pride, as it truly shows that we are experts in our field. “The award really underlines what Neuways stands for as an organisation, we provide our customers with not only IT solutions, but we work with them to create a bespoke business technology strategy that helps them to grow for years to come.” www.neuways.com The MPS Team partners with PrintReleaf ZenOffice has announced a new partnership with PrintReleaf and The MPS Team. Using PrintReleaf, The MPS Team and their customers have the option to measure their total paper consumption and reforest that total into an equivalent number of trees which are automatically and certifiably planted around the world at reforestation sites of their choice. Dale Needham, Group Director at The MPS Team said: “We are delighted to form a partnership with PrintReleaf, enabling all our customers to convert their paper footprint into actual trees. As they print, PrintReleaf replants trees in forests that need it most around the world. The process is automated, precise and verified by SGS International, making it easy for our customers to contribute towards environmental and ecological reforestation.” Rylan MacVey, PrintReleaf’s Director of Business Development, added: “ZenOffice and The MPS Team represents an exciting opportunity for PrintReleaf to offer certified reforestation for their vast array of clients. We look forward to engaging with The MPS Team to expand our solution and plant more trees worldwide.” www.thempsteam.com 01732 759725 6 Simon Davey CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS