Global business printer manufacturer Oki has established a New Zealand branch office.
The follows the recent announcement from Oki distributor Comworth Technologies, that it would realign its business focus and exit distribution. Oki will now service resellers and customers directly from Auckland.
Dennie Kawahara, managing director of Oki Data Australia and New Zealand,
As part of the transition Oki has recruited former sales and technical Comworth staff. Dennie Kawahara, managing director of Oki Data Australia and New Zealand, says, “Either directly or via authorised distributors and resellers, our customers will continue having access to our award-winning range of products and industry-leading three years warranty that they have come to expect.
“Establishing a direct presence assures continuous product availability. Furthermore, we’ll be working closer and more strategically with our partners, enabling us to be more responsive to and more closely cater to reseller and customer pre and post-sale requirements. We have great products to offer and some exciting, innovative products on the horizon as well.”
The company’s New Zealand partners can join its new partner programme, which offers benefits including marketing support, hands-on technical training, online training, and the chance to be part of the annual Oki Club incentive trip.
Kawahara says that, during the past month, Oki has worked with its reseller network in New Zealand to ensure a seamless transition to new trading accounts and ordering processes. He adds, “We cannot be more excited about this and look forward to working with our partners in New Zealand.”
