AUSTRALIA’s NEW TONER GIANT

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Merger creates Australian print giant
Upstream
Technology and Print Solutions Australia have merged to create
“Australia’s largest independent print company”.The new business,
Upstream Print Solutions, launches with operating revenue in excess of
$90 million and 3,500 business customers under long-term contracts
across Australia and New Zealand.Upstream Print Solutions claimed its
position as the largest dealer in Australia for Ricoh, Lexmark, and a
significant dealer for Hewlett-Packard and other equipment
manufacturers, will give the firm’s customers “exceptional buying
power”.Neil Tilley, former chief executive officer of Upstream
Technology, will head-up Upstream Print Solutions. Gordon Hoen, former
chief executive officer of Print Solutions Australia, will work as
executive chairman of Upstream Print Solutions.Tilley claimed few
organisations know what print and copy output costs their business and
Upstream can help businesses identify and reduce those cost“In our
experience, many businesses have realised that outsourced managed print
services is the most cost-effective way to control document costs, but
they’re looking for an independent alternative to equipment
manufacturers. Upstream is that alternative,” added Tilley.Upstream
Print Solutions has nearly 300 employees and all staff will be retained.

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January 18, 2007 at 11:04 AM