UXBRIDGE, U.K., 14 January, 2013 – Xerox today announced the further expansion of its U.K. channel partner network with the appointment of Balreed Digitec, one of the U.K.’s leading suppliers of print technology and services, as a Xerox authorised reseller and authorised service provider.

Balreed will offer the full range of Xerox office products and supplies, including all Phaser® printers, WorkCentre® and ColorQube® multifunction systems which print, copy, fax and scan. Balreed will also be authorised to offer managed print services (MPS) through Xerox’s Partner Print Services.

“The addition of Xerox to our portfolio will allow us to offer an even broader range of products and services to our customers,” said Gary Downey, group marketing director, Balreed Digitec. “Xerox’s global reputation and reach provides us with a fantastic opportunity for expansion within the U.K. and continental Europe.”

Since being established in 1977 Balreed has become one of the leading independent multi-vendor print technology and service providers in the U.K. It provides a wide range of offerings to its clients, including its own managed print service, via a nationwide service and support operation operating from six regional hubs in London, Maidstone, Birmingham, Wakefield, Bristol and Warrington.

Mark Duffelen, director and general manager, Channels Group, Xerox U.K. and Ireland added: “Balreed, a significant addition to our U.K. channel, will be able to utilise Xerox’s industry- leading technology and services to strengthen their relationships with existing customers, as well as to grow in new and emerging markets.”

 

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About Balreed Digitec

Balreed Digitec is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of document and print technology and managed print services. Established in 1977, Balreed is now one of the fastest growing solution providers in the industry, providing tailored systems which combine the best hardware and software technology from market leading manufacturers with Balreed’s unique pro-active managed print services. For more information visit http://www.balreed.com

About Xerox U.K.

Xerox U.K. is the U.K. operation of Xerox. With sales approaching $23 billion, Xerox is the world’s leading enterprise for business process and document management. Its technology, expertise and services enable workplaces – from small businesses to large global enterprises – to simplify the way work gets done so they operate more effectively and focus more on what matters most: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox offers business process outsourcing andIT outsourcing services, including data processing, healthcare solutionsHR benefits managementfinance supporttransportation solutions, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organisations worldwide.  The company also provides extensive leading-edge document technology, services, software and genuine Xerox supplies for graphic communication and office printing environments of any size. The 140,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. 
 
For more information, visit http://www.xerox.co.ukhttp://news.xerox.co.uk orhttp://www.realbusiness.com.  For investor information, visit http://www.xerox.com/investor.
 
Xerox also has manufacturing and logistics operations in Ireland, the U.K. and the Netherlands, and a research and development facility – Xerox Research Centre Europe – in Grenoble, France.   
 
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