Print in the Channel - November 2022

ON THE MOVE

New hardware sales manager for CTS Toner Supplies

CTS Toner Supplies has appointed Tim Wills as the company’s new hardware sales manager and will lead on the company’s plan to grow sales of Pantum printing devices and associated consumables. Previously, Tim was a brand head at Canon, so brings a wealth of experience in printer and copier sales in a distribution to dealer/retailer model. “I’m eager to take Pantum to the next level using my previous experience selling Toshiba copiers to end users, being a print and scan product manager for Canon, Samsung and Panasonic,” said Tim. “I have helped uncover specialised verticals previously that develop a manufacturers name in the trade and Pantum with its significant product portfolio from single function to multifunction, mono and colour entry-level to high-speed duplex ticks many a box.” Tim added that it is vital that distributors work closely with dealers to supply a range of products for their varied demands and make tailored strategies satisfying different markets, concentrating on supplying a product that is unique to the trade which means repeat business. Lee Yeowill, technical support manager at CTS,

will assist Tim with field sales visits and technical demonstrations. Lee has more than 25 years experience in the industry and has a reputation for his skills as a technical support specialist and a proven track record demonstrating. He also has extensive technical knowledge and expertise gained from working with industry leaders over the years. “This is an exciting opportunity to introduce a disruptor brand that presents a high-quality product from a technical perspective but with the added benefits of a more cost effective solution,” he said. Steve Clayton, CTS’ managing director, has high hopes for the new team. “We are excited and delighted to have a new highly experienced team for Pantum, this should enable us to secure existing, and to grow, market share of EOS consumables for our dealer customers,” he said. “It is imperative that there is a quality range of devices at competitive rates for this to be a success and Pantum provides this with many new innovative devices coming soon to complement the range.”

Tim Wills hardware sales manager CTS Toner Supplies

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New managing director for Viking UK and Ireland UK from 2018 to 2020. In his new role as Viking UK and Ireland’s

RAJA Group has announced that Simon Allan- Brooks has been appointed as managing director of Viking UK and Ireland. Simon initially joined Viking in 2020 to lead logistics operations in the UK and Ireland. Prior to joining Viking, he held a range of positions across leading UK and international companies where he acquired extensive experience in supply chain and general management. Simon was a general manager of DPD UK from 2012 to 2015, operations director of Antalis UK from 2015 to 2018, and regional director of Tuffnells Parcel Express in the

managing director, Simon assumes responsibility for accelerating Viking’s commercial momentum to strengthen its market leadership position, particularly by developing the office supplies and equipment offering for businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. Simon will also be focusing on ensuing the excellent of customer service and improving efficiency and economic performance across all commercial and logistics operations.

Simon Allan-Brooks managing director Viking UK and Ireland

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