Printerland refutes sale rumours
VAR is actually on the look-out for its own acquisitions, managing director claims
James Kight: We want to dominate
VAR Printerland has shot down rumours that it is up for sale and outlined a
four-pronged strategy to facilitate plans for continued growth.
Managing director James Kight claimed the VAR was looking to make acquisitions of its own and had examined “a few similar companies”.
“Manufacturers have been asking me if the business is for sale,” he said. “I do not know where it has come from, but Printerland is not for sale and never has been.”
He also refuted suggestions that co-managing director Graham Vickers is to retire.
“We want to dominate; we are the largest independent UK [print] reseller and want more UK growth.”
Kight revealed that Printerland has recently completed the rollout of a new £250,000 IT system, including CRM technology.
The Printerland boss said the CRM deployment and potential acquisitions are two of four key growth strategies. The reseller is also looking to boost sales headcount and conduct more business through partnerships in South Africa.
Chas Moloney, marketing director at vendor Ricoh, said: “Printerland is an important partner to Ricoh and we are delighted to hear that it is committed to the business going forward.”