News
Giving Something Back ... Image Runner Pledge Support for Indian Tigers
May 2010
Image Runner have pledged support to The Born Free Foundation’s campaign for the protection of Tigers on the Indian Sub Continent with a financial donation.
Image Runner Appoints Industry Expert
March 2010
Industry expert Malcolm Tomsett has been appointed by Image Runner in an advisory capacity on internal marketing, customer focus and improvements to the existing service package. Malcolm has over thirty years of industry experience in offering system process reviews and general business consultancy. He can be contacted here.
Toshiba Appoint Image Runner as Major Dealer for Office Products in the South East
March 2010
Image Runner have agreed a new dealership with Toshiba UK. Having analysed the market and products on offer over the last six months, Image Runner, who have an ever expanding customer base demanding the best and latest products were chosen by Toshiba to supply and service their equipment.
Giving Something Back ... Image Runner Support Nature Awareness for Primary School Students
March 2010
Image Runner provide funding for an after School “nature awareness” activity for Coombe Road Primary School. The sponsorship was agreed with Director Nick Swainson who himself has a keen interest in this subject and has volunteered his time to help out.
More Office Space
November 2009
Image Runner expand further with the purchase of an additional unit at Bridge Road, Haywards Heath. Unit nine, conveniently located adjacent to the existing offices and warehouse will provide a purpose built show and demonstration facility; as well as creating more space for the constantly expanding sales team. Operations Manager Katrina Devries “By adding to the existing field and telesales teams Image Runner are attracting more and more customers, some of whom enjoy the opportunity of studying new office solutions in an environment able to demonstrate the true benefits of solutions such as Equitrac.”
New Kent Headquarters
October 2009
6 Morley Business Centre, Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA
Image Runner Acquires GMCT Business Machines
August 2009
Exciting times as Image Runner continue their expansion plans with the acquisition of the Crawley based supplier.
Appointment of New Financial Director
February 2009
Steve Cook, highly experienced Director in finance takes over the position at Image Runner and will ensure the continued smooth running of financial matters.
Mayfield & St. Leonards Equestrian Event
January 2009
Image Runner are proud to be part of this event; sponsoring and taking part in such events is a key part of our commitment in supporting local organisations.
Giving Something Back ... Image Runner Provide Safety Awareness Games to Local Schools
July 2008
Image Runner provide safety awareness games to local Schools.
Kings Hill Premises for Image Runner
June 2008
Image Runner opens a new premises at 50 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4YU.
Fotofax (Hove) Copiers Acquired by Image Runner
June 2008
To further enhance the high level of service on offer to Brighton & Hove based customers Image Runner have completed the take over of Hove based Fotofax Copiers. Fotofax (Copy and Print Centre) will continue to trade as before.
Image Runner Opens New Offices in Haywards Heath
June 2008
Image Runner opens new offices in Haywards Heath.
New Brighton Offices Opened
March 2008
In conjunction with the acquisition of Sussex Typewriters, Image Runner have confirmed the opening of new service and sales premises located at 39 Portland Road, Brighton, BN3 5DQ.
Sussex Typewriters Acquired
February 2008
One of the longest standing suppliers of photocopiers in the South East (with 38 years trading!), Sussex Typewriters have decided to sell their business to Image Runner. Based in Hove, East Sussex ST have provided Panasonic and Brother print and copy solutions for nearly four decades to their customers. “This Business is probably the longest serving in this area and the only provider of office machines in the City of Brighton and Hove, Image Runner are extremely proud to take over and continue the excellent levels of service ST have provided to all their customers in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Any business in this area looking for replacement equipment will be guaranteed the highest level of service from the only Company actually based in this city; traditionally local Businesses have had to look outside this community for all their solutions, now Image Runner can supply all their needs from within these boundaries.”
New Romney UTAX Dealer BSM Sells Out to Image Runner
March 2007
Established over fifteen years ago BSM have supplied stand alone and networked Copiers across Kent and East Sussex to a wide range of clients from Local Goverment to large Leisure organisations. “The acquisition of BSM and its key Staff will aid Image Runners’ ambition to increase their presence in Kent, the increase in technical engineers will confirm Image Runners’ commitment to providing the highest level of service in this area.”
Giving Something Back ... Image Runner Support Worldwide Animal Welfare Projects
February 2007
Image Runner Support Worldwide Animal Welfare projects through sponsorship and The Born Free Charity fund raising Event.
Giving Something Back ... Proud to Sponsor Local Football *Updated*
August 2006
Image Runner now sponsors the following football clubs:

“Thank you to Image Runner for their continued support in providing the football teams new kit and equipment.”
K. A Howick, Chairman, WHFC.
- West Hoathly Football Club
- Kings Hill Youth Football Club
- Tamworth Football Club

“Thank you to Image Runner for their continued support in providing the football teams new kit and equipment.”
K. A Howick, Chairman, WHFC.
Quality Copy Purchased
September 2005
Specialists in providing service and support on Canon colour equipment in the Mid Kent area Quality Copy have sold their business in its entirety to Image Runner. “The extremely experienced and skilled technical staff of Quality Copy will provide our existing and new customers with unprecedented levels of knowledge and support on their colour printers and photocopiers.”
Prestige Business Machines Acquired
May 2005
Image Runner have purchased a large section of customers from Felbridge based Prestige Business Machines. “Prestige Business Machines have been trading for over twenty years providing equipment and service to customers in the Mid Sussex Area, by adding these to our own Customer base Image Runner will further strengthen our presence in this strategic important Geographical area.”
Halo Systems Merge with Image Runner
April 2005
Image Runner have gone ahead with the proposed merger with local IT specialist Halo Systems, who, based in East Grinstead, have a proven track record in the supply and implemation of IT infrastructure and end user systems. “With the integration of digital photocopiers and print technology adding the experience and skills of Halo Systems will ensure our customers receive complete peace of mind when adding our products to their Networks.”