Print.IT Reseller - issue 50

PRINT IT RESELLER.UK 15 BULLETIN Expanded partner team for Tech Data Tech Data has expanded its dedicated Adobe team to provide the vendor’s partners with extra support and expertise in developing sales and growing their business. The additional investments build on the productive and positive partnership that the two companies have enjoyed for many years and will provide Adobe resellers with additional support on every aspect of the vendor’s business. The five-strong dedicated team is headed by James Baulch, who has been appointed Business Development Manager for Adobe. www.techdata.co.uk Experienced director joins Blackbox to drive sales Maidstone-based business telecoms provider, Blackbox Voice and Data Solutions, has appointed Antony Donoghue as its new Sales Director. Donoghue has 30 years’ experience in the office technology and business telecoms sector and joins Managing Director, Colin Griffin, to head up the sales team and oversee the implementation of business development initiatives for the company’s corporate customers. Commenting on his appointment, he said: “It is an exciting time to join Blackbox Voice and Data Solutions. The company has ambitious plans to grow its customer base and double in size over the next three years. “With established partnerships with some of the most innovative telecoms providers in the market, I know there is a huge opportunity to broaden the company’s reach and tap into new sectors and technologies. I look forward to using my skills and experience to drive the company forward.” www.blackbox-solutions.co.uk CENTIEL names new chairman CENTIEL Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Swiss- based UPS manufacturer, CENTIEL SA, has appointed David Bond as its new Chairman. Bond who has worked in the UPS industry for more than 30 years and is co-author of the UPS Handbook, will also join the board of CENTIEL SA. Prior to joining CENTIEL, Bond was Managing Director of Benning UK Ltd and has previously been Managing Director for Emerson Network Power and Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd, and also Chief Executive of Newave Energy. Bond said: “CENTIEL acquired MPower UPS at the end of last year to help achieve its ambition of having strong subsidiaries in key global markets. My role is now to guide the expansion of this experienced team and to help develop the already thriving business model in a structured way to continue to deliver service excellence whilst gaining UK market share.” www.centiel.co.uk Do you need a reliable, lower cost alternative to buying a new HP printer? Katun’s remanufactured HP printers are the smart choice: hassle-free, dependable and cost-effective. www.katun.com/eu • www.katunmarketplace.com Remanufactured HP printers with toner and MPS bundles are the perfect all-around solution.