LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Gestetner has been named the Business Technology Association's (BTA's) 2005 Channel's Choice overall "Superior Performance" award winner, and top vendor in two specific Channel's Choice categories. The awards were presented today at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The awards are based on an annual, nationwide survey of office technology dealers. More than 3,000 ballots were distributed this year, with questions probing vendor strengths and weaknesses in more than 30 performance categories. Gestetner received the highest overall ranking.
In addition to Superior Performance, Gestetner received top Channel's Choice awards for Corporate Support and Digital Product Line.
"We are honored by this recognition, which proves that Gestetner and our dealers know it takes more than the best technology and products to serve today's workplace," said Mark Pollack, vice president of product marketing and marketing support. "It's about rolling up your sleeves, getting to know your customers' businesses inside-out, and providing the solutions, service and support to keep them ahead of their competitors."
About Gestetner
Gestetner's broad line of award winning network-ready digital output systems -- including full color and black-and-white digital imaging systems, color and black-and-white network laser printers, and fax machines -- delivers document output solutions for businesses of all sizes, at speeds from 10 to 105 ppm. Gestetner document management systems are marketed by a nationwide network of dealers. Gestetner is a brand of West Caldwell, NJ-based Ricoh Corporation. For more information, visit www.gestetnerusa.com.
About the Business Technology Association
The Business Technology Association (BTA) is an international not-for-profit trade association serving independent dealers, value-added resellers, systems integrators, manufacturers and distributors in the business equipment and systems industry. BTA helps its members profit through a wide variety of services, including free legal advice and guidance; business benchmarking studies and reports; information on the latest news, trends, and products in the industry; strong educational offerings; and industry specific publications Office Technology magazine and BTA Hotline Online.