Uxbridge, U.K., September 20th, 2011 – Xerox has appointed Micro-P as a distributor of its desktop printing and supplies products in the U.K.  Established in 1980, Micro-P is one of the leading distributors of ICT products – such as computers, printers, consumer electronics and mobile solutions – in the U.K. and Irish reseller markets.
 
“Xerox has recently experienced significant growth in its channel business in the U.K.” said Bertrand Cerisier, vice president, Offerings Marketing, and general manager, Desktop Printing Group, Xerox Europe. “With its strength in the SMB market and its excellent logistics capability, Micro-P will further increase Xerox’s coverage in this key market and will provide end users with ready access to our desktop printing and supplies products.”
 
Xerox has a well-established strategy to expand its routes to market by growing its channel distribution capacity. Micro-P will complement Xerox’s two existing U.K. distributors, Ingram Micro and Computer 2000.
 
“Adding Xerox to our portfolio allows us to offer further choice to our 8,000 strong B2B reseller base,” said Ross Turner, print business manager, Micro-P.  “Xerox has strong customer loyalty and a growing network of resellers.  We will enable Xerox to deliver next-day into the channel and provide optimum availability.”
 
Since 2006 Xerox has operated its SMARTer distribution model for office printing products in Western Europe. A small number of distributors support some 9,000 Xerox resellers across the region.
 
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About Xerox Europe
Xerox Europe, the European operations of Xerox Corporation, markets a comprehensive range of Xerox products, solutions and services, as well as associated supplies and software. Its offerings are focused on three main areas: offices from small to large, production print and graphic arts environments, and services that include consulting, systems design and management, and document outsourcing. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The 134,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. 
Xerox Europe also has manufacturing and logistics operations in Ireland, the UK and the Netherlands, and a research and development facility (Xerox Research Centre Europe) in Grenoble, France. 
For more information visit http://www.xerox.com.   
 
Media Contact:
Robert Corbishley, Xerox Europe, +44 (0) 1895 843 239, robert.corbishley@xerox.com
 
Note: Xerox® and XEROX and Design® are trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
 
 
About Micro-P
Micro-P is one of the leading B2B and retail distributors in the UK and a wholly owned subsidiary of parent company DCC PLC, Ireland’s 6th largest company. After 31 years of profitability Micro-P continues to outperform the market, doubling its business in the last 4 years and achieving revenues in excess of £750m in 2010.  This includes its recent acquisition of Advent Data, a consumables distributor, Sharptext, Ireland’s largest distributor and Tekdata, SonicWALL’s largest European distributor, which combined make up the Micro-P group of companies.
 
Recent prestigious industry accolades including PC Retail Specialist Distributor 2011, Mobile Accessories Distributor 2011, Storage Award Finalist 2011, CRN Systems Distributor 2010 and Microscope Aces Hardware Distributor 2010 are testament to its on-going commitment to service and excellence.
 
Micro-P represents over 150 manufacturers in the UK alone spanning 20,000 products across computing and accessories, print, consumer electronics, networking, servers and solutions, communications and mobile and AV solutions.  World class partner brands include Acer, Cisco, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Western Digital and Netgear.  By promoting and selling into its established base of 8,000 resellers it continues to champion new markets, drive channel penetration and product innovation and deliver bespoke end-to-end solutions.  Micro-P’s extensive stock holding, flexible credit terms and value add approach to business gives Micro-P and its customer base a strong platform from which to grow.
 
Micro-P’s market-leading approach teamed with a state-of-the-art distribution centre, next day delivery and a host of managed services, including end-user fulfilment, assures the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction at all times.
 
Group Profile
DCC is a value added sales & marketing and support services Group focused on the energy, IT, healthcare and food and beverage and environmental markets.
 
For further information please contact:
 
Beth Brown
Head of Marketing
E: bethb@micro-p.com
P: 07795 541540
P: 01256 774131
W: www.micro-p.com