Balreed Recognised as Number 1 by Konica Minolta

    KENT, ENGLAND, June 30, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Balreed have been recognised as the UK's most outstanding dealer by Konica Minolta. The nationwide independent with a reputation for excellence in managed print services received the top award in every category and the prestigious Blue Ribbon award at the Konica Minolta conference and awards ceremony.

"Balreed are visionary, expansive and progressive as a business and we are delighted to have them as a key part of our Partner Network" said Neil Dingley, Managing Director at Konica Minolta.

"Not only did they conclude the year as our top Dealer in hardware revenue growth, but backed this award up by winning 1st place for unit growth on the previous year as well. As a result of their success, they won a host of trophies at our recent Conference held at Celtic Manor, culminating in being awarded our much coveted 'Blue Ribbon' award which reflects their overall success.

"Balreed's business has grown and developed through significant investment both in their people and shrewd acquisitions. They are a truly national sales and service organisation operating across the country with offices in Maidstone, London, Bristol, Birmingham, Wakefield and Warrington and further expansion is planned.

"Their considerable success is largely due to huge Sales and Marketing activities, winning a number of large Major Accounts by offering a complete solution. This ranged from a simple networked Multi-Functional Device to the small office, a Production Print Solution into a Print Room environment or an integrated Managed Print Service if the customer had the need."

Mark Lloyd, Director of Indirect Channels at Konica Minolta praised Balreed's performance. "Since Balreed were appointed in 2005, they have consistently grown their business levels with Konica Minolta each year. Last year they achieved a remarkable 1000 units that generated significant revenue spend. Their results represent a phenomenal trading year and a seven figure increase in spend."

Balreed's Group Managing Director Robin Stanton-Gleaves commented "I am delighted that Balreed has performed so strongly and continued to grow in a marketplace with increased competition and reducing budgets. What Balreed continue to offer is consistent innovation and unrivalled client care, and I am very pleased that Konica Minolta has recognised our achievements publicly and our expertise in both the office and the production print environments."

Balreed is one of the UK's leading independent providers of document and print technology and managed print services. One of the fastest growing solution providers in the industry, Balreed provide tailored systems which combine the best hardware and software technology from market leading manufacturers with Balreed's unique pro-active managed print services, visit www.balreed.com for more information about the company.

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