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WE sales rise halts printer decline

WE sales rise halts printer decline

New data published by CONTEXT shows a rise in printer hardware sales in Western Europe (WE) in the second quarter of 2018, the first such rise in the last year. Sales through distributors in WE in Q2 2018 increased by 3 percent, year-on-year; Q2 is historically “the...
Canon releases positive financial results

Canon releases positive financial results

The OEM’s consolidated results for Q2 2018, and the first half of the year overall, make happy reading for the Japanese company. Net sales for the second quarter of the 2018 (ending June the 30th) were up 1.4 percent, to ¥1 trillion ($8.99 billion/€7.73 billion) from...
CET Group acquires Q2

CET Group acquires Q2

The Chinese company has purchased the North American office imaging parts and supplies provider as it continues its expansion. The acquisition formalises what Q2 calls “an already strong business relationship” between it and CET. As well as strengthening CET’s market...
HP announces Lesjak successor, financials

HP announces Lesjak successor, financials

The OEM has announced that Steve Fieler will become the company’s new CFO, and has also revealed a healthy picture in its Q2 financial results for the current year. Steve Fieler has been named as HP Inc.’s new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Cathie Lesjak, who has...
Spicers announce price reductions in Q2

Spicers announce price reductions in Q2

Spicers have announced price reductions from 1st April 2018 on over 750 products, in order “to continue honouring the commitment to support the dealer community in a volatile market”, according to the company. Jeff Whiteway, Group CEO, commented “Our commitment to our...