The manufacturer said the development of the centre, which is operated by reseller SOS and has headquarters in Crawley, West Sussex, would support more local businesses in a broader geographical area “by delivering print and document management expertise, alongside bespoke and unrivalled customer service”.
In recent months, SOS has acquired former Canon partner Abbey Office Solutions, and legal service provider London Legal. These deals have enabled the business to establish a second office and sales team in Southampton, thereby expanding its reach into the SO, BH, and DT postcodes.
SOS has a customer base that spans the South of England across multiple sectors. Established in 1985, the company provides a print, document, and information management offering, alongside guidance on broader business initiatives such as digital transformation.
Canon Business Centre SOS was opened around 18 months ago and the official launch of its expansion is today (1 July). Its establishment followed the late 2020 opening of the successful Canon Business Centre North East, which operates in the Newcastle area.
Canon said it fully supported the expansion of the Crawley operation, which aimed to enhance the reach of its southern Canon Business Centre.
Kit offered by Canon Business Centre SOS includes various wide-format and technical document printers as well as multifunction and office printers and ink, toner and paper supplies.
Stuart Miller, director of B2B indirect sales at Canon UK&I, said: “We’ve been working alongside SOS for many years and share many of the same values, including an ambition to deliver the best customer service and innovation to our customers.
“They’re a trusted partner and we’re excited to see their plans to grow and are here to support them along the way. We’re also excited to see the Canon Business Centre brand spread further across the UK & Ireland, entrusted to our capable and valuable partners.”
Chris Sills, managing director of SOS Systems, added: “This expansion represents a significant milestone for us, reflecting our commitment to growth and excellence.
“We highly value our partnership with Canon, and we’re more excited than ever about this next chapter. We look forward to leveraging these new opportunities to better serve our clients and drive innovation across the region.”
