Mayday “Keeps it Local” in Management Buyout

The senior management team of one of the region’s largest office supply companies has successfully completed a buyout of the business.

Mayday Office Equipment Services, based in Norwich, has been taken over by Operations Director Karen Aldred, Commercial Director Jamie Mulhall and Sales Director Adam Northcut.

Leading East Anglian corporate finance and accountancy firm Larking Gowen helped with the successful buyout of majority shareholder and former Managing Director Graham Cassie.

Karen Aldred, who becomes the new MD, said that in the past the company had been approached by large national groups for takeover but had always managed to remain in the control of the people running the business.

“We see ourselves as a local company providing the best possible service we can for other local businesses. We know our clients well and they know us. We’re very proud to keep the business running with the same level of localised personal service”, she said.

Mayday supplies photocopiers, printers and other office equipment to businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Cambridgeshire. The company also offers IT support which is a growing sector within the business.

Mayday was established on 1st May 1979, hence the name.

For more information call: 01603 481995.

Toshiba e-STUDIO5015AC Wins Product of the Year 2019

Toshiba’s next-generation e-BRIDGE series 5015AC recently won best product of the year 2019 by tech business “Better Buys”.

“The Toshiba e-STUDIO5015AC Series is a scalable and versatile line of devices for companies that want to improve their printing, copying and scanning needs,” said Better Buys editor Melissa Pardo-Bunte.  “We find these products to be innovative in their own right because of the MFPs’ new Elevate customization platform that offers new functionality to match each customer’s exact needs.”

Some of the features of this premier range of multi-functional devices are as follows:

  • Embedded web browser
  • 4 GB RAM
  • Toshiba secure 320 GB hard disk drive enabling the MFP to easily drive Toshiba’s internally developed solutions or even third-party applications
  • A large 10.1 ” touch screen makes document handling easier than ever
  • ENERGY STAR Tier 2 compliance means this system meets the latest, most stringent environmental requirements
  • The optional e-BRIDGE Plus connectors for Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox let you send your documents directly to or print from these cloud services via the MFP
  • Create a lasting impression with high-quality document output in colour and monochrome with a resolution of up to 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi.

Better Buys also presented Toshiba’s e-STUDIO5015AC series with its Q4 2018 Editor’s Choice Award.  Toshiba earned the 2018 Better Buys Innovative Product of the Year award for its groundbreaking hybrid copier, the e-STUDIO4508LP and has won the office equipment authority’s elite honor in five out of the last seven years.

Toshiba America Business Solutions Chief Marketing Executive Bill Melo stated: “Toshiba is honored to receive this year’s Better Buys Innovative Product of the Year award,”  “Our next-generation e-STUDIO products and Elevate platform are resonating with organizations seeking a document management solution tailored to match each employee’s unique needs.”

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For more information on the Toshiba e-Bridge range or details on the product featured in this article contact us today on: 01603 481995.

Introducing the NEW Ricoh “IMC” 2000/2500/3000/3500/4500/6000 Range

Ricoh IMC 2000/2500/3000/3500/4500/6000

With these Intelligent Devices, you can download the latest features, upgrades and applications as you need them, to ensure the device is always up-to-date and ready to meet your business needs — now and in the future.

Our advanced printing technologies deliver sharp text and true color without saturation, so you’ll get the best quality print results every time. Plus, we offer a range of versatile finishing and paper tray options that will allow you to add a professional-grade touch to your printed materials while saving time, streamlining workflow and reducing outsourcing expenses.

With these systems you’ll receive the tools and technology you’ll need to simplify complex workflows, improve communications and meet rigorous security requirements.

Some of the key features the new “IMC” Range offers:

  • Speed ranges of 20, 25, 30, 35, 45, 55 and 60 images per minute
  • Improved full edge to edge tiltable 10.1″ Smart Operating Panel
  • Increased scanning speeds through SPDF
  • TEC value among the lowest in its class
  • Enhanced reliability & Improved PM Parts
  • Wide variety of paper support & finish options
  • Double feed detection unit option (for SPDF)
  • Small size paper scan unit option (for SPDF)
  • Multi-fold unit option (for 30ppm upwards)
  • GHS label support
  • VM Card Option
  • Ricoh Smart Integration support
  • NEW Ricoh Smart Integration
  • NEW Always Current Technology
  • NEW Intelligent Support Platform

For more information please contact us on: 01603 481995 

 

 

Christmas Jumper Day

As we approach the end of the year and Christmas swiftly approaches we dust off our festive clothing to help raise some money for charity. Below are just a few of the Mayday team members that supported such a great cause and donated.

This year the money raised will be donated to local charity NANSA who help people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities.

Visit: http://www.nansa.org.uk for more information and support.

Christmas Opening Hours

Please note for the festive period Mayday Office Equipment Ltd will be open on limited days, if you need to contact us for non emergency enquiries please do so via our contact page, by leaving a message on: 01603 481995 or via our social media pages below.

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Christmas Opening Hours:

Friday 21st December – 8.45am – 2pm
Monday 24th – Closed
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – Closed
Thursday 27th – 10am – 2pm*
Friday 28th – 10am – 2pm*
Monday 31st – 10am – 2pm*
New Years Day – Closed

*Office hours for emergency breakdowns.

Introducing: Toshiba e-Studio 2515AC/3015AC/3515AC Series

Toshiba e-Studio 2515AC/3015AC/3515AC

 

Technology for every workplace; delivering advanced functionality, ease of use, and peace of mind. Every business is unique. That’s why Toshiba offers the latest customisation solutions that can be tailored to meet your needs. Toshiba solutions help you simplify complex tasks while managing diverse information— efficiently and safely to maximise your productivity.

Toshiba’s latest series delivers on our commitment to collaborate with clients to provide tailored, cost-effective solutions that meet your print, document management and content needs while helping you to meet your green objectives.

• 25, 30 & 35 PPM
• High-resolution color
• High-volume black & white, and colour
• Advanced e-BRIDGE Next technology
• Fast dual-core processor e-STUDIO2515AC/e-STUDIO3015AC/e-STUDIO3515AC CONNECT, INTEGRATE, SIMPLIFY, AND MORE.

Toshiba’s latest e-BRIDGE Next controller delivers exceptional color quality. Don’t restrict yourself to black and white when you can print with eye-catching color. It’s Toshiba’s sophisticated color system with high resolution for top-notch image quality.

• Up to 3,600 (Equivalence) dpi x 1,200 dpi (BW/with smoothing, PostScript 3)
• 256 gradations for smooth transitions in photographs and illustrations
• Auto-calibration and user calibration ensure consistency of color across small and large print jobs

For more information or to obtain a quote contact our sales team on: 01603 481995 or info@maydayit.co.uk

Download the brochure here.

GoGoHaero Sells for £4200!

Haero Irresistible to Bidders!

Last night Mayday attended the end of trail auction for the GoGoHares 2018, we watched as so many buyers placed bids on their favourite Hare from the many displayed all around Norwich and Norfolk sponsored by local businesses in support of Break Charity and to help “Change Young Lives”.

Mayday’s GoGoHare for 2018 “Haero” designed by Artist Claire Cassie was placed in last nights auction with the final bid reaching an outstanding £4200 bumping up the total amount raised by Break Charity reaching an astonishing: £409,600!

Once again a massive thanks to everyone who supported and visited “GoGoHaero” throughout the summer, it’s always great to be part of such an amazing and unique way to raise money for a well deserved charity and make a difference in the community.

Give “Haero” a shout out on Twitter and let him know how proud we are!

twitter.com/gogohaero

Visit Break Charity for more info on their journey.

http://www.break-charity.org/

Below, picture from last nights “Hare” Auction held at the Forum, Norwich. 

#MyBreak50 Anniversary Skydive

Kile Oakley – Break Charity Skydive

This past September saw one of our brave team members take the challenge of jumping out of a plane for Break Charity’s #MyBreak50 Anniversary. The skydive took place on Beccles Airfield, Suffolk in partnership with UK Parachuting two miles above ground level.

Kile Oakley, who works part of Mayday’s connectivity and installation team decided he would be up for the challenge and successfully raised £300 in aid of this great charity. All together raising £3000 to help “change young lives”.

Mayday works close with Break providing them with printing solutions, previous “Wild In Art” projects such as GoGoDragons and this years GoGoHares with our very own “GoGoHearo” which was displayed at the Chapplefield shopping complex in Norwich City centre.

For details on the Break Skydive click here.

For more info on the GoGoHares follow the link below:

https://www.mayday-online.co.uk/2018/06/21/mayday-hosts-world-cup-vip-event-launch-of-gogohaero/

Check out the Skydive video and photos below of Kile make is epic leap….

 

Mayday Sponsors Matchday Team Sheets & Advertises at Carrow Road

OTBC!!!!

Following the recent announcement that Mayday Office Equipment Services Ltd have officially partnered with Norwich City Football Club and supplied all of their recent Toshiba Multi-functional Printers to all sites from Carrow Road, to Colney Training Ground we have more exciting news.

Along with this amazing partnership our in house graphic designer James Vivian has been working hard creating the 2018 season match day team sheets. This also along with Mayday branded artwork along the LED Screens around the NCFC pitch, an advert on the “Big Screen” and all around the stadiums TV screens.

This has been a massive accomplishment and a big step forward in advertising and brand awareness for Mayday.

“This is one of the proudest moments of my career to see my work displayed at Norwich City Football Club, it is a huge achievement for me both personally and professionally”

               – James Vivian

Look out for our excellent artwork around the Norwich City Stadium throughout the season, below are some pictures taken on August 11th when the Canaries played their first home game against West Brom.

Mayday Announce Partnership With Norwich City FC

Mayday Announce Partnership With Norwich City FC

Official NCFC Statement:

Norwich City are pleased to announce a new partnership with Mayday Office Equipment Services, Norfolk’s premier suppliers of photocopiers, IT systems and office supplies.

Established in 1979 in Norwich, Mayday has been supplying the latest technology from many of the world’s leading manufactures. They offer impartial advice and consultants focused on delivering efficiencies and managing costs.

Graham Cassie, Mayday Managing Director, said: “This is a very exciting time for Mayday. We have been proud to have already been a partner of the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation since 2013 – and it is now fantastic to be partnering up with the Football Club to supply and support all their digital printing.”

Ben Kensell, Norwich City Director of Commercial, added: “It’s great to have another local supplier on our portfolio, and we’re pleased Mayday have committed to providing us with all our print devices at Carrow Road and Colney.

“As ever, we’re thankful and proud to have such brilliant, local support.”

Visit the official link here: https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2018/july/mayday-release/

Also look out for our digital signage and stadium branding this coming 2018 season at Carrow Road.