Acknowledging the performance of its distributors in the Middle East, Epson presented Appreciation Awards to them at the ‘Epson Gala Awards’ dinner held on the sidelines of GITEX Dubai 2005 (September 25-29, Dubai World Trade Centre).
The awards were presented by Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East, in the presence of Nick Butler, Managing Director, Epson UK, at a gala ceremony held at Fairmont Hotel, Dubai.
“The performance of our Middle East distributors has been remarkable over the years, ensuring Epson’s steady market growth across all product categories. These awards are a recognition of their contribution towards strengthening Epson’s brand image and introducing our range of products to consumers in the region,” said Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East. “Our distributors have played a major role in boosting the sales of Epson’s latest photo imaging products and laser multifunction devices in the region, and we look forward to their continued support in the months ahead.”
The awards were presented to the regional distributors in various categories. The Epson Awards were presented to: Carrefour UAE for Best Hypermarket; Yusuf Ahmed Alganim Kuwait for Best Retail Outlet; Almoe Trading UAE for Outstanding Performance in Multimedia Video Projector Sales; Egyptian Micro Solutions Egypt, and Jumbo Electronics UAE, for Outstanding Performance in Market Development; Despec Mera UAE for Outstanding Performance in Supplies Sales; Al Yousuf Digital UAE for Outstanding Performance in Product Management and Logistics; Ahmad Abdul Wahed KSA, for Outstanding Performance in Large Format Printers; Iran Office Machines Co, Iran for Outstanding Performance in the Marketing of Epson Products; SaudiSoft KSA and Hitco Syria for Outstanding Performance in Laser Sales; Loay International Oman and Computer Land Bahrain for Outstanding Performance Product Mix and H.M.H. Establishment UAE for Outstanding Achievement in Retail Point of Sales Systems. Asma Computers Egypt, was awarded as the Team Epson Partner of the Year, while Dar AlAfaaq Al Alamiah, KSA was presented with the Business Partner of the Year award.
During the course of the evening, Epson distributed Certificates of Appreciation to thirteen persons for their excellent performance, individual achievement and support of Epson throughout the year.
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About the Epson Group
The Epson Group increases its corporate value through its innovative and creative culture. Dedicated to providing its customers with digital image innovation, its main product lines comprise information-related equipment such as printers and projectors, electronic devices including displays, liquid crystal panels for projectors, semiconductors and quartz devices, and precision products such as watches. Epson products are known throughout the world for their superior quality, functionality, compactness and energy efficiency.
The Epson Group is a network of 84,899 employees in 110 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and to the communities in which it is located. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., which is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Group had consolidated sales of 1,413 billion yen in fiscal 2003.
