Hemel Hempstead, 9 June 2004. Epson (UK) has added ScanSource, the world’s largest distributor of automatic data collection and point-of-sale equipment, to its distribution channel for PoS printers in the UK. An extension of the already successful relationship between ScanSource and Epson America Inc in the USA, the agreement gives ScanSource a key role in supporting Epson’s UK VARs and will underline Epson’s commitment to quality, reliability and value.

Offering the widest range of PoS printers in the world, delivered to the end-user market through an extensive and extremely effective reseller base, Epson is extremely careful in its choice of distribution partners. ScanSource was appointed not only for its highly sophisticated logistics infrastructure, and proven ability to meet the needs of VARs, but also for its clear commitment to upholding Epson’s values.

“We place a very high value on our distributor base,” commented Ray Cranston, sales and marketing manager at Epson (UK), “and we evaluate new additions to it fully and carefully. We need to be sure that a new distributor will not only complement our existing channel in terms of market penetration, but will maintain the ethical values we consider important. Our experience with ScanSource shows that the company can, and will, do both.”

Walter Heyvaert, EPOS Project Manager at ScanSource said, “Our relationship with Epson in the US shows clearly that the two companies work well together, and we are delighted that this success is being extended to the UK. We are confident that we will bring a new dimension to the Epson operation, while allowing the company to maintain the integrity of its existing distribution operation.”

ScanSource
ScanSource is a value-added distributor of specialty technologies, including automatic data capture (ADC)and point-of-sale (POS) products, and voice, data, and telephony products through Catalyst Telecom. Serving only solution providers, ScanSource is committed to growing specialty technology markets by strengthening and enlarging the solution provider channel.
www.scansource.com

Epson
Established for over 30 years as the world's premier printer manufacturer, Epson has the widest range of PoS printers and touchscreen solutions in the world, each designed to be the best in its class, and built to meet quality and performance criteria that set the industry standard.

Epson's best of breed thermal, inkjet and impact printers for the point of sale have long been the choice of major retailers in the UK and overseas. The company has also been at the forefront of innovations such as 2-colour receipts, single insertion cheque printing and drop-in paper load.

Together with its channel and system partners, Epson offers system solutions for all retail and hospitality environments. The company's range of fully integrated touchscreen terminals includes the powerful Intelligent Register (IR) and SR-600.

For further details, please contact David Ormerod, Epson Retail Technology Division (RTD), Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TJ. Tel: 01442 227318
Email: dormerod@epson.co.uk
Web: www.pos.epson.co.uk

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