Ricoh UK is celebrating after being voted Supplier of the Year 2012 by BAPC members at the association's annual conference last week. The company came top of a shortlist of twelve suppliers to take the accolade at the two day event in Elstree, Hertfordshire.

"Ricoh UK has put a great deal of hard work into building what we believe to be the most comprehensive support and business-services infrastructure in the UK production printing industry," says Ricoh UK marketing director Chas Moloney.

"As such, we are delighted at the recognition received from the BAPC members and conference delegates. Ricoh’s philosophy has always been that market leading technology is only part of the story - this award is the latest evidence that our strategy of assembling a portfolio of powerful digital printing and data management solutions, supported by experienced professionals and relevant business services, is highly valued by our customers.”

Sidney Bobb, chairman of the BAPC, adds that Ricoh has been 'notable for its efforts in engaging printers' with 'educational and informative content and campaigns', not just to drive sales.