Inkjet & Digital Printing
Imaging Concepts, Sharp Renew Sales Partnership for 5 Years
Monday 23. June 2008 - Imaging Concepts of New Mexico (ICNM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), and Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America today announced an unprecedented new five-year purchasing contract that enables ICNM to continue supplying and servicing customers as an authorized dealer of Sharp multi-function products, printers, fax machines, supplies, parts and accessories
The contract runs for an initial term of three years followed by two one-year renewals based on growth.
“ICNM’s success in the marketplace has always been based on our strong relationships with customers, and for more than 30 years, on our equally strong partnership with Sharp,” said Jim Arnold, CEO of Lewan & Associates, Inc., parent company of ICNM. “This renewed relationship with Sharp helps ICNM continue meeting our customers’ needs with the right mix of technology, supplies and service.”
“Our relationship with ICNM has been built on mutual respect and cooperation to build our businesses,” said Richard Boomsma, vice president of sales for Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA). “We feel our ongoing relationship will continue to build on these strengths and allow both companies to continue to grow and provide leading edge technology and support to customers.”
ICNM, a Global Imaging Systems company, focus on small and mid-size businesses throughout New Mexico from offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Global companies sell and service document management systems such as printers, copiers and multifunction devices; network integration services; and electronic presentation systems. ICNM and the other Global office technology dealers sell products from various suppliers including Xerox and Sharp. Xerox acquired Global Imaging in 2007 and operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary within Xerox’s North American operations.
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, based in Mahwah, N.J., markets the advanced, color MX Series multifunctional peripheral (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity.