New partnership consolidates Canon's UAE market presence in LFP market

Dubai, UAE, September 13 2009: Canon, the world leading innovator and provider of  imaging and information technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Hybrid Imaging Products (HIP) as a distributor for large format printers to the UAE Graphics Arts Market. The appointment further strengthens Canon's commitment to the LFP market and will extend the presence and reach of their line of leading LFP products and solutions across the UAE.

Canon Emirates is responsible for Canon Business Solutions in the UAE. "We have an incredibly strong printer line-up in terms of technology, performance and range which affords us a leading position in LFP industry," says Vishal Gohel, Product Manager, Canon Middle East,. "Our selective partner programme allows only accredited partners to sell and service our range of business solution products. HIP was selected as a Canon LFP partner based on their proven expertise, strong market knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of sales, service and customer satisfaction,"

HIP, a member of Al Abbas Group, is one of the longest established Office Automation suppliers in the UAE. Specialized in digital printing solutions, the company has a dedicated team of specialized engineers trained directly by Canon Emirates to ensure the very best after sales service of Canon LFP products.

"Over the years our expertise with large format products has laid a solid foundation in developing strong retail channels for the growing LFP segment. Professional photographers, graphic artists and creative industries rely on Canon as the industry standard for imaging and printing excellence.  Our appointment as an accredited Canon partner for LFP demonstrates HIP's commitment to providing best in class sales, service and support to UAE's LFP customers," said Jaiprakash Pillai, General Manager, HIP.

"Canon Emirates is delighted to join forces with such an expert and trusted partner like HIP. Together we can drive business performance and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction." concluded Ajay Kumar, Marketing Manager, Canon Emirates.

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About Canon Emirates and Canon Middle East
Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for individuals and businesses. Canon provides both individual products and complete networked technology solutions for information input, management and output. Its product range is divided between Business Solutions (developing IT products, solutions and services for both the office and professional print environments) and Consumer Imaging (photography, video and digital camera, Laser and Inkjet printers).  Canon Middle East is the operational headquarters for Canon in this region & Canon Emirates is its sales and marketing arm for the UAE market.

Further information about Canon Middle East is available at: www.canon-me.com.

Further information about Canon Emirates is available at: http://www.canon-emirates.ae/.

Canon Middle East Contact: 
Ahmed El Sherbini
CBS Marketing Department
Canon Middle East FZ-LLC
Tel: + 971 4 3915050
Fax: + 971 4 3916715
e-mail: Ahmed.Sherbini@Canon-Me.Com

Agency Contact:
Ghina Chaaban
d'pr
Tel: (9714) 3233668
E-mail: ghina@d-pr.ae

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