Canon celebrates excellence, honours top African partners

Joy Agwunobi

Canon, a renowned global leader in imaging solutions, recently held its annual dealer conference at the Hilton Habtoor City in Dubai, where it honoured its top-performing partners in the African imaging market.

Themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” the conference brought together 144 channel partners, system integrators, and value-added resellers to explore growth opportunities and strengthen industry relationships. Participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on market trends, Canon’s strategic vision for Africa, and innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses and consumers.

Highlighting the event, Chames Plus Technologies received the prestigious President’s Award, recognising its exemplary performance, outstanding customer service, and unwavering commitment to Canon’s business objectives. This accolade exemplifies Canon’s dedication to fostering strong partnerships within the African imaging sector.

The awards ceremony not only celebrated individual achievements but also reinforced Canon’s strategic focus on collaborating closely with industry leaders to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences across the continent.

In addition to the President’s Award, several partners were recognized in the B2C and B2B categories during the gala dinner and awards ceremony:

In the B2C category, the awards included:

B2C Special Recognition Award: UGC: Universal Gift Center (Kenya) was acknowledged for its exceptional contributions to Canon’s user-generated content initiatives, which have fostered brand loyalty and driven consumer engagement.

Best B2C Channel Partner – EOS R Mirrorless System: Kareem Stores (Egypt) received recognition for its remarkable sales performance and customer engagement in promoting Canon’s cutting-edge mirrorless technology.

Best B2C System Integrator – Pro Video: Snapshot (Kenya) was honoured for its significant contributions to the professional video market, providing innovative solutions and exemplary customer service.

Best B2C Channel Partner – Business Inkjet & Laser Color: Elissa Distribution was celebrated for its outstanding performance in the business inkjet and laser colour segment, contributing to market growth and customer satisfaction.

The B2B awards highlighted:

B2B Special Recognition Award: Infodis was recognized for its exceptional contributions to Canon’s business development initiatives and strategic partnerships.

Best B2B Channel Partner – Workspace: Clemce Investments Limited was honoured for its exceptional performance in delivering innovative workspace solutions.

Best B2B Channel Partner – Very Light Production: Clouds Integrated Solutions was acknowledged for its outstanding contributions to the very light production market, providing cutting-edge solutions and expert support.

Best B2B Channel Partner – Large Format Print: Emultec was celebrated for delivering high-quality solutions and unparalleled customer service in the large format print segment.

Best B2B Channel Partner – Production Print: Delta was recognized for its innovative and efficient solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses in the production print market.

Somesh Adukia, managing director of Canon Central & North Africa, emphasised the significance of the partnerships during the conference. He remarked that by recognising and rewarding their top-performing partners, Canon underscores its commitment to nurturing strong relationships and promoting mutual success.

“Our partners are instrumental in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences. Together, we will continue to shape the future of imaging and empower businesses and individuals across Africa,”Adukia added.