PrintIT Reseller - issue 72

PRINTIT AWARDS PRINTITRESELLER.UK 23 VOWWHOLESALE VOWWholesale has direct relationships with major technology brands including HP, Brother, Epson, Canon, Freecom, Jabra, Kyocera, OKI, Poly, Verbatim and many more. With an extensive range consisting of over 4,000 products, and next day delivery available, VOWWholesale’s product breadth is unmatched. The company can also provide resellers with the tools they need to drive sales of technology products. It has built strong relationships with all manufacturers within the channel and key channel partners, and provides product expertise and detailed sales packs helping resellers understand different sales opportunities alongside end-user marketing materials to drive sales with consumers. VOWWholesale is sponsoring the following two award categories: n OEM Marketing Team of the Year n Desktop Printer Line of the Year Category Director – EOS and Technology Stuart Bleese , said: “It’s great to finally have an awards ceremony that recognises the UK printer and consumables market and acknowledges the amazing work our resellers, distributors and OEMs do. We are especially proud to be sponsoring the OEM Marketing Team award, as we work closely with our OEMs and understand the hard work and dedication they put into these campaigns to make them a success.” www.vowwholesale.co.uk WESTCOAST As the largest print hardware distributor in the UK, Westcoast has in- depth knowledge and understanding of all elements of the industry - from small pocket printers to 3D printing and large-format devices. Its focus is on making life easier for its channel partners, offering a range of added-value services including fleet design, product recommendations, cost-per-page analysis, tender support and joint end-user meetings. Post-sale support and services include final mile delivery, supplies ordering automation, software and hardware PDI, training and complex installs. As a Gold Sponsor of the PrintIT Awards, Westcoast is sponsoring the following two award categories: n Industry Leader of the Year n MFP Line of the Year Print Director Ryan Mitchell, said: “We are hugely proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the inaugural PrintIT Awards. There is so much to celebrate in our ever-changing industry. Print has gone from being a product that was often overlooked in the office environment, to something that enables end-users to be more efficient, regulate and manage workflow, simplify processes and encourage collaboration - at the same time as protecting their infrastructure from the barrage of cyber-attacks. The ceremony will allow our customers and vendors to celebrate their achievements and hopefully give other resellers a view on just how far print has come.” www.westcoast.co.uk Channel Director Neil Sawyer , said: “HP welcomes the launch of the inaugural PrintIT Awards and our team will be there in force on the night! The print industry witnesses some of the best examples of business innovation, as players in the sector tackle the various challenges or capitalise on the associated opportunities. Too often these acts of creativity, collaboration or customer service excellence go unheralded. The PrintIT Awards should help address this and reward the people making a genuine difference in the industry.” www.hp.com LEXMARK Lexmark creates innovative imaging solutions and technologies that help customers print, secure and manage information with ease, efficiency and unmatched value. Combining innovative technologies with deep industry expertise, Lexmark simplifies the complex intersection of digital and printed information in retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, education, government and more. Lexmark’s commitment to corporate social responsibility is global in reach, balancing economic, environmental and social concerns. It extends this commitment further by developing solutions that enable customers to achieve their own sustainability goals. Lexmark is sponsoring the following two award categories: n Hardware Distributor of the Year n Dealer/Reseller of the Year (Turnover up to £5m) UK & Ireland Managing Director Martin Fairman , said: “It is fantastic that finally our industry is getting the recognition it deserves with the announcement of the PrintIT Awards in October. I am extremely proud that the talents and entrepreneurialism of individuals in our industry is going to be recognised and rewarded. Lexmark have already booked our places, so I can't wait to attend the event alongside our fellow vendors, partners and suppliers, in celebrating this amazing industry.” www.lexmark.co.uk GOLD SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR