01732 759725 14 BULLETIN ECI acquires Prima ECI Software Solutions has acquired Prima Business Control Software (Prima), a provider of ERP and e-commerce solutions tailored for the business supplies industry. The integration of Prima’s strong technology stack and AI capabilities into ECI’s end-to-end ERP offering strengthens the company’s ability to serve office supply dealers across the UK, Ireland and the US. Trevor Gruenewald, CEO, ECI Software Solutions said: “ECI has more than a 25-year history of commitment to the office supplies industry, and joining forces with Prima is a natural extension of our mission to help independent dealers thrive. “At a time when distributors are facing rising customer expectations and tightening margins, the need for streamlined operations is critical. This new chapter reflects a strategic expansion of ECI’s ERP and e-commerce portfolio and a commitment to serving our customers with solutions that anticipate their needs and arm them for success amidst a constantly shifting market.” www.ecisolutions.com PrintReleaf and Asolvi announce Vantage Online integration PrintReleaf and Asolvi have completed a new integration with Vantage Online, built on Vantage’s native API. It gives dealers a single, consistent feed of meter and usage data straight from the platform many already run their day-to-day business on, replacing the need to combine a DCA feed with manual uploads. The extra benefit is precision. Because the data comes directly from Vantage Online, the pages PrintReleaf reforests or offsets match exactly what’s being billed or contracted for that client. That’s a valuable reassurance at a time when clients increasingly need the numbers behind sustainability claims to stand up to scrutiny. Tony Milford, Vice President EMEA, PrintReleaf said: “This is about making a good process even simpler. For dealers on Vantage Online, it means one clean data source, no discrepancy between billed and reforested pages, and the comfort that comes from being able to rely on the accuracy of your data.” Matt Houlden, Operations Director, Vantage Online at Asolvi, added: “This integration reflects where we see Vantage Online heading. Our API is designed to let data move smoothly to wherever dealers need it and PrintReleaf is a strong example of what that opens up as sustainability reporting becomes a bigger part of how dealers operate.” www.asolvi.comhttps://printreleaf.com Strong momentum in production print Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe has secured leading positions in strategically important professional print segments, according to latest European figures from Infosource. Despite challenging and highly competitive markets, the company strengthened its position in the first quarter of 2026 with standout results in strategically important segments. In Europe, in mid and high production printing, Konica Minolta’s market share has increased to 53.5%, up from 42.2% in the previous quarter. During the same timeframe the company saw the fastest market share growth in unit sales for all production printing technologies up from 20.7% to 34.2%. Konica Minolta also increased market share from 38% in the full year 2024 to 45.1% in the full year 2025 for the mid-volume (MPP) and high-volume (HPP) colour segment. This performance was driven by continued investment in its AccurioPrint and AccurioPress portfolio, workflow automation, and customer support services. In digital label printing the Infosource figures show that Konica Minolta, which achieved a 5% market share the year after its 2015 launch, reached 39% in Q1 2026, almost double that of its nearest rival. For the full year 2025 its market share was 26%, just 2% behind the number one spot. Ole Maaz, Head of International Marketing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe said: “Moving up the rankings in particularly in challenging markets, demonstrates what can be achieved when our teams, partners, and customers work seamlessly together with a shared focus and commitment to success.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk Ole Maaz Tony Milford MPSA Leadership Circle Winner The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) has named PrintReleaf a Leadership Circle winner, recognising its innovation, leadership and commitment to helping managed print providers create business value through sustainability. PrintReleaf was selected for its unique approach to integrating environmental responsibility into managed print services. The company helps organisations automate sustainability initiatives by linking paper consumption to verified environmental offsets, including global reforestation and carbon offset projects. This enables managed print providers to offer measurable sustainability programs with minimal operational complexity. A key differentiator for PrintReleaf is its ability to help dealers compete on more than price. In a market where hardware margins and cost-per-page contracts continue to tighten, PrintReleaf provides a low cost, easyto-implement solution that helps partners differentiate their offerings, strengthen customer relationships and create meaningful renewal conversations. https://yourmpsa.org
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