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 A Lucky Stand?
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Stockport County fans in the Printerland.co.uk Stand show their support before the big Play-Off Semi-Final against Wycombe
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By Christian Ralph
Almost 3 years since the announcement of Printerland.co.uk's 6 figure sponsorship deal with the Sale Sharks Rugby Team, the Printerland Stand at Edgeley Park has witnessed a wealth of sporting successes before its 5000+ blue seats.
In the stand's infancy, the 2005/06 season saw the Sharks lift the Guinness Premiership Trophy for the first time in the clubs 147 year history.
This Year has seen 2 further successes in front of the stand, although this time it has been on the football pitch rater than between the posts of Rugby Union. April saw the MK Dons secure promotion to League One after beating Stockport County 3-2, but not all was lost for County as the following month saw Stockport gain promotion themselves by first clinching a trip to Wembley Stadium after a nail-biting win over Wycombe Wanderers at Edgeley Park and then sealing a thrilling 3-2 play-off victory over local rivals Rochdale.
Coincidence? We think not!
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Bid to Win a Portsmouth FC Shirt Signed by the Team
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---auction now closed---
To celebrate Portsmouth Football Club’s success at reaching the 2008 FA Cup final, printerland.co.uk in conjunction with Portsmouth’s main sponsor OKI Printing Solutions are offering a signed shirt to the highest email bidder.
We will then donate the bid amount to the charity - Factor 50 http://www.factor50.org.uk
Thanks go to Simon Tetlow at OKI Printing Solutions for the shirt and Gillian Nuttall at Ralli Solicitors for the hard work she puts into the charity.
Congratulations & thanks go to winning bidder Mr G. Moore from GMK Batteries in Paignton, who is now the proud owner of a signed Portsmouth FC shirt.
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Printerland & Samsung form strategic partnership
Pictured left to right Printerland Marketing Manager Matthew Lawson
and Samsung Business Strategy Director Charlie Cho
By Gary Rowbotham
Samsung Electronics UK, a market leader in IT equipment, has today announced the re-launch of its partnership with Printerland, the UK’s largest independent value added printer reseller. The new deal will be unveiled at an event taking place on 9th May in Manchester.
Printerland’s expertise in the reseller market provides Samsung’s print division with the platform to reach new customers. Equally, Printerland will benefit from Samsung’s full print range as well as technical assistance and support.
“Samsung is delighted to strengthen the collaboration with Printerland. We feel both companies will benefit from the joint venture as they are making a strong impact in the print reseller marketplace. Printerland mirrors our business direction in terms of offering the best print solutions available to customers,” said Steve Pearce, Product Marketing Manager for Print, Samsung UK. “We feel confident that by working more closely with Printerland, Samsung’s success in the laser MFP market will continue to grow and will also offer resellers the exact print products they are looking for.”
James Kight, Managing Director at Printerland, commented, “Samsung has taken the market by storm and has achieved significant market share growth in the print category over the past 12 months. We are all excited about the new opportunities this vendor will bring to Printerland. Working with Samsung, we feel that we are going to take our relationship to the next level, strengthening and developing our businesses.”
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Going…going...gone!
Pictured left to right TD Travel Group Joint Managing Director Mr Simon King
and Printerland.co.uk Managing Director Mr Graham Vickers
By Matthew Lawson
If you were the Joint Managing Director of the TD Travel Group Limited, one of the largest independent business travel specialists in the UK, who also numbered amongst their valued clients Brother UK, what would you do if you won a Xerox printer? Would you keep it and hide it?
This was the dilemma on Friday night at a charity auction held at Mere Golf Club when Mr Simon King won the printer after bidding the most for 10 Sale Sharks versus London Irish rugby tickets.
The solution came sooner than imagined when Simon King attempted to squeeze the large A4 printer into a friends Land Rover Discovery alongside, or should I say on top of, the seven bemused passengers…….
Speaking later Simon said “ I knew it wouldn’t fit from the minute I saw it and had already donated it to one of the waiting staff at the venue who nearly collapsed when I handed it to her”.
Thanks go to Mr King and ‘table 4’ for helping printerland.co.uk to raise £575 towards a huge total of £5025 for the chosen charity of Alderley Edge Girls School.
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Printerland & Xerox: a match made in Sale Sharks heaven!
Peter Ward of Xerox with competition winner Jonathan Bowers of UK Fast
By Gary Rowbotham
Sale Sharks official sponsors Printerland chose the Insider Suite to celebrate their successful relationship with Xerox.
Printerland kindly organised a matchday competition for the corporate audience present in the Insider Suite at the Worcester Warriors game on Friday 29 February.
Peter Ward, Xerox European General Manager of Distribution and Volume Products, presented lucky winner Jonathan Bowers of UK Fast with a Xerox printer.
Peter added:
'Printerland's relationship with Xerox is getting consistently stronger. (...) Printerland has achieved over 180% growth in the last financial year. What makes Printerland's growth remarkable is that it was achieved from an already significant foundation.'
Sale Sharks would like to take this opportunity to thank Printerland for their continuous and dedicated support.
Thanks to Julie Loynd
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Special Tag Rugby with Printerland's Rugby Youth Programme
Before Christmas, Printerland helped treat Stockport Special Tag Rugby Squad to a dream outing at Edgeley Park. At half time during the 'Sale Sharks Vs Leicester Tigers' game the youngsters entertained a capacity crowd of 10,872 with a special game of 'Tag Rugby'. The following letter highlights just how invaluable the day was to all those involved.
Dear Martin,
What a great start to Christmas we had with our 'treat' outing to Edgeley Park on Dec 23rd. I don't know who was more excited, the parents or the youngsters! We hired a coach to take us to the ground and one of the squad had spent hours on the computer making signs to put in the windows so everyone knew who we were.
The squad was not overwhelmed by the occasion although it was the first time many of the youngsters had been to a big sporting event. One of the Mum's, who was widowed 7 years ago and now brings up 2 teenage lads, both with severe autism on her own, emailed me after the event. She said how emotional the match was for her, as she had often watched rugby with her husband years ago, but because of the difficulties with which she now had to cope, she had not been for years and it was great to be involved again in the comraderie of rugby supporters. She said how proud her husband would have been to see their sons on the pitch.
One of the Leicester players actually threw his training top to Becky , a wheelchair user, who now refuses to be parted from her trophy!
Cheers Kay
A big thank you must go to Graham Vickers at Printerland who gave us this opportunity to show that rugby is indeed a sport for all, including those with severe learning or mobility problems. If anyone is interested in initiating this exciting and rewarding project at their club, please contact Kay Weeks on 0161 427 5595 or email kay.weeks@ntlworld.com
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photography by Richard Hope
click here for a video of this special event |
Printerland Receives Xerox Recognition
Peter Ward (center) presents Roger Turner (left) & James Kight (right) with the Outstanding Achievement Award
By Mathew Gillespie
Printerland was given an award at the Xerox Channel Awards in Uxbridge for their 'Outstanding Achievement for Hardware Growth' in 2007. This was presented to Printerland's James Kight & Roger Turner by Peter Ward - European General Manager of Distribution and Volume Products.
Regional Volume Business Channel Manager Andy Muskett was delighted, showing Printerland's relationship with Xerox is getting consistently stronger and explained, "Printerland has achieved over 180% growth in the last financial year. What makes Printerland's growth remarkable, is that it was achieved from an already significant foundation."
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How many Printerland staff can you fit in a Mini?
The Oki Mini Outside Printerland's New Demonstration Centre
By Christian Ralph
After another exciting month at Printerland.co.uk, Oki Printing Solutions popped down to the new Printerland Demonstration Centre to showcase their latest creation, a new Oki branded Mini Cooper.
Following a brief test drive by the Printerland staff, Oki's car was treated to its very own photo-shoot before heading off on its travels around the rest of the country.
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Printerland Strike Deal with J. Ryan Printers
J. Ryan Printers' Sales Manager Dougie McInnes with the new Printerland sponsored
Sale Sharks away shirt
By Christian Ralph
As part of the company's ever increasing presence in the printer market, Printerland.co.uk is delighted to announce a new agreement between itself and Capetown based company J. Ryan Printers. This new, international agreement will see Printerland providing all the Printers, consumables and accessories that J. Ryan's UK based customers need.
J.Ryan Printers has, for over 80 years, established itself as a respected name in the industry. The company’s commitment to efficiency, service and quality is renowned in the printing fraternity both in South Africa and further afield.
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Printerland Expands
Printerland's new Sales & Demonstration Centre
By Michael Baker
Printerland this month announced the purchase of their new Sales and Demonstration Centre based in Altrincham, Cheshire. The new development, set for completion in September this year represents yet more investment for the ever expanding company.
Sales Manager Roger Turner said "This exciting new development will provide the company with the foothold required to climb even further into the printer market."
Printerland are now recruiting for Internal Sales Representatives, anyone interested in applying can email a C.V to c.bannan@printerland.co.uk |
Trafford MV Rugby Club Sponsored Bike Ride
Andy Colley along with Mike Boyle and Julie Hawkins
By Christian Ralph
The time has almost arrived for Trafford MV Rugby Club's sponsored bike ride. With a little help from Printerland.co.uk Andy Colley will later this month set out on a mammoth journey, travelling from Lands End to John o'Groats in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Pictured above are Mike Boyle, Julie Hawkins and Andy Himself holding the Banner which will grace the side of the van which will follow him on his travels.
At the time of writing, Trafford MV Rugby Club have raised over £10,300 in Sponsorship and that's still on the increase!
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Printerland in Africa
Alan, Jenny, and the Yibe family in front of their new home
By Craig Gardener
'Habitat for Humanity' was founded with the sole aim of tackling poverty housing on a global scale, and thanks to some much appreciated sponsorship by Printerland the project recently helped change the lives of twenty families in one of the townships of Cape Town, South Africa.
'Printerland in the Community' liaison Officer, Alan Hulme and his wife Jenny joined a team of volunteers for a week in the Cape Town Suburb of Mfuleni where they were set the task of building a new house for the Yibe Famliy. Upon completion of the build, an indigenous tree was planted in front of the house and there was even a visit from Desmond Tutu (Patron of Habitat for Humanity South Africa) who gave a very moving speech and thanked all of the volunteers.
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Printerland Wins Again!
Oki Managing Director Phil Scrasse presents Printerland Sales Manager Roger Turner with the 'Reseller of the Year' Award
By Timothy Hall
Last Week, Printerland played guest to 'An Audience with Oki Printing Solutions' at 'The Birdcage' in Manchester.
During an entertaining afternoon of business presentations and promotional activity, Phil Scrasse, Managing Director of Oki Printing Solutions recognised Printerland's continued success by presenting Printerland Sales Manager Roger Turner with the Oki Reseller of the Year Award for an unprecedented 4th year running.
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Printerland Goes Global!
James Kight Presents a new Sale Sharks shirt bearing the Printerland logo to Rana Karameh of Xerox
By Sue Stevens
Last week, Printerland.co.uk joint managing director James Kight jetted off
to the Dubai offices of the Xerox Corporation.
A new international agreement between the two companies coincides with Printerland's
announcement of a new shirt sponsorship with Sale Sharks in addition to their current,
ongoing 4 year sponsorship of the Rugby Union Side.
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Tough Decision?
Man of the Match Jason Robinson with Printerland Joint Managing Director James Kight
By Paul Johnson
After providing a crucial try scoring pass, and going on to score a 30 yard match winning try in the final 10 seconds; and all against the club at
which he started his Union Career during an illustrious 15 years in Rugby, it must have been a truly tough call for
James Kight, Joint Managing Director of Printerland.co.uk to announce that Jason Robinson was the 'man of the match' after Sale Sharks'
dramatic 25-23 victory over Bath Rugby.
The award was handed to the Sharks' captain shortly after his final game during an emotional farewell presentation at Edgeley Park.
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