Honeywell tastes sweet to Varlink

Distributor cements relationship with mobility and scanning vendor to supply its entire product range

Specialist distributor Varlink has signed a partnership with scanning and mobility vendor Honeywell.

Under the terms of the deal, York-based Varlink will distribute the vendor's entire product range including rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and vehicle mount computers through its dedicated EPoS system sales division.

Mike Pullon, chief executive of Varlink, said: "Honeywell’s Scanning and Mobility product set is comprehensive and provides our customers with the opportunity to meet the current and evolving requirements of end users in many growth application areas.

"Honeywell have an enviable reputation for innovation, outstanding product quality and excellent technical support; attributes that together with their understanding of the role of the channel in creating sales growth made the opportunity to sign a distribution contract with them irresistible.”

Dave Sharratt, channel and business development director of Honeywell Scanning and Mobility EMEA, added: "Varlink represents an outstanding addition to our local distribution strategy for the UK. In Varlink we see a well-managed business in high-growth mode with a focused partner support infrastructure.

"Vitally important for Honeywell is their assembled team of AutoID experts offering outstanding product and customer support proactively. We really believe that the Varlink culture, enthusiasm and staff will see our partners and brand served with the highest degree of distribution professionalism."