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Konica Minolta announces Focus Label Machinery as an Accredited Industrial Print Partner
requirements before to bring production inhouse.” Designed to help commercial printers to migrate and broaden their output to labelling and packaging, the AccurioLabel 230 doesn’t require highly trained engineers onsite to maintain or run it. Focus Label Machinery’s expertise in finishing technology also means that customers can buy their printing and finishing solutions from a single trusted source with full expert technical support. “We have a strong bond of trust with our customers, so it is vital that we partner with manufacturers that share our commitment to customer support and deliver excellent solutions that match our customers’ needs,” said Antony Cotton, sales manager at Focus Labels Machinery. “This is a great opportunity for our label print customers to get a high-quality digital label press that’s easy to operate, without breaking the bank.” Jon Pritchard, label and inkjet consultant at Konica Minolta added: “We are very excited to be working in partnership with Focus Labels Machinery. Sharing our technology strengths with their considerable expertise, close customer relationships, and a reputation for excellence, together we can offer customers even greater choice and class-leading service to support the immense opportunities for commercial printers. We want to be the leading supplier of digital label solutions and this partnership is a key component of our broader strategy to achieve this, delivering the next generation of technology married to unbeatable customer service.”
Focus Label Machinery has become a Konica Minolta Accredited Industrial Print Partner. Partnering with Focus Label Machinery as a supplier of the AccurioLabel 230 is a key component in bringing Konica Minolta’s new wave of digital label technology to the market, which is designed to help print service providers seize growth opportunities in a buoyant but demanding market. “There are significant opportunities for our customers in the market for short-run, high-quality labels,” said Focus Label Machinery director, David Lee. “Whilst we have always been at the cutting edge of technology, we felt there was something missing from our portfolio that specifically caters for customers that are entering the label market or are embracing digital. The Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 provides the perfect balance, allowing smaller label printers to service the market and enabling businesses that may have outsourced these
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Antony Cotton sales manager
focuslabel.com
konicaminolta.co.uk
Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230
Sharp UK announces new Connect Partner
are needing to navigate rising operational costs, the importance of maximising the effectiveness of their teams by focusing on the activities that deliver the most business value has never been more critical,” he said. “Through Sharp’s award-winning range of B2B technology products and services, Clearsight can build on its strengths and provide enhanced solutions for its customers.” John Stanton, director at Clearsight Consulting, added: “Partnerships are a huge part of the direction we want to take Clearsight. They allow us to take our recommendations to the next stage and help our clients to understand not only what can be achieved, but also introduce them to companies who can help deliver it through their particular expertise or products. Having Sharp as a partner as we develop this side of the business is incredibly exciting.”
Sharp UK has partnered with business process mapping and improvement consultancy Clearsight Consulting to expand its portfolio of solutions aimed at maximising operational efficiency for its customers. With more than 20 years of process analysis experience, Clearsight works with businesses in the financial services, software, transport, insurance and education sectors to help them reduce costs, save time and enable faster growth. The partnership will allow Clearsight Consulting to offer its clients new digital solutions, including print, visual solutions, IT services and collaboration tools, enabling teams to work more efficiently. Simon Warnes, partnership director at Sharp, said the company was “delighted” to partner with Clearsight Consulting. “At a time when companies
Simon Warnes partnership director
sharp.co.uk
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