BULLETIN Acquisition for Vision As reported in PrintIT Reseller Issue 105, a key part of Vision’s strategy is to grow through adding adjacent services to its offering. With that goal in mind, the company has announced it has completed the acquisition of Filehound, a software business that specialises in business process automation. The Filehound cloud-based records management and workflow automation software platform and the Element 3 team, Simon Thomas, Stephen Minall and Carl Barker now form a key component of Vision’s growth plans over the coming years. https://visionplc.co.uk Fastest growing partner Espria was honoured at the EnableX Partner Awards for being the Fastest Growing Pragma Partner £10m+ Turnover. Chief Client Officer Andrew Lashley said: “We're incredibly grateful to be recognised for our hard work and dedication to our craft. We wouldn't be here without the fantastic team at Espria, who work tirelessly to ensure we give our customers the best possible service. We're also incredibly grateful to our customers for their continued support and loyalty. We promise to continue working hard to exceed expectations and deliver the best customer experience to everyone interacting with our business.” www.espria.com PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 Growth in diversification With its focus on diversification, Integra has continued to expand its supplier portfolio, giving members opportunities for growth across an increasing range of categories. During 2022 the group welcomed Beaverswood, Beeswift and Rocada to name a few together with announcing a new agreement with Bidfood earlier this year with more to follow. With 40% growth outside of GOP, categories such as facilities supplies (30%), education (55%) and workwear/PPE (119%), have seen the biggest uplift during 2022 continuing into the first quarter of 2023. To further support members in diversification categories, Integra has launched one to one supplier introductions, best practice workshops and sales training sessions. The group also continues to work with key partners to standardise data for inclusion on back-office and ecommerce solutions where otherwise not available. Alongside diversification areas, Integra has also been busy expanding its sustainability programme which includes a strategic partnership with Planet Mark and the group’s bespoke ‘Green Initiative’ portal powered by Compare Your Footprint – both designed to support members with their carbon measurement and reduction plans in line with net zero. www.integra-business.co.uk The IPIA visits No 10 to protect print As parts of its sustained efforts to grow the UK print industry, the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) paid a visit to No 10 Downing Street – where its Chair, Charles Rogers, met with special advisors to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The IPIA is now gathering representations from leading associations belonging to the Graphic and Print Media Alliance (GPMA), which includes the BPIF and PICON. It will work in partnership with them to further strengthen these advocacy efforts. On the agenda for discussion with the special business and political advisors was a detailed overview of the place of the UK as top-6 global print producer, its responsibility for nearly 8% of total UK manufacturing output, and the critical part it plays in the social, cultural and economic fabric of the country. Print and paper’s role in developing sustainable technology and its contribution to the advancement of the circular economy was also highlighted. The IPIA also set out the challenges that are inhibiting the growth and competitiveness of UK print and paper, before presenting a package of structural and strategic support requests. A case was also put forward for the print, paper and allied sectors to be recognised as an ‘industry of strategic value’ – a term that describes industries that play a fundamental role in the economic health and competitiveness of the nation. https://ipia.org.uk/ BOSS board welcomes Adrian Butler Adrian Butler, Managing Director of VOW Wholesale has joined the BOSS board. Butler, who has held his position at the UK wholesale business since 2010 will bring a wealth of experience within the business supplies industry and will strengthen the existing skillset on the board. BOSS Chairman, Simon Drakeford said: “Adrian is an excellent appointment to the BOSS board, his years of experience and leadership within our industry will be invaluable to the BOSS Federation in its goals to support the industry and their members.” Amy Hutchinson, BOSS CEO, added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Adrian, his extensive knowledge of our sector will be a real asset to the Federation as we strive to build a wider community. I look forward to working alongside him and our ever-supportive existing board members.” www.bossfederation.com 20 23 Royal Lancaster · December 5 ENTRIES NOW OPEN www.printitawards.co.uk Charles Rogers Adrian Butler
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