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Learn more about our sustainability offeringCase Study: Bond International
Discover how Bond International – the UK’s leading independent tyre wholesaler – has hit the road with an extended partnership with Right Digital Solutions. With increasing print volumes driving the business forward, performance and reliability were essential. This new collaboration is well-aligned with Bond’s sustainability goals through a Carbon Neutral Managed Print Solution.
The Summary
Bond International is the UK’s leading independent tyre wholesaler, selling a new tyre every six seconds!
As Bond International expanded operations, it became clear that much of its existing print equipment was not fit for the growing business’ purpose, potentially resulting in inefficiencies, higher costs and increased downtime. The company needed a solution that would address the impending challenges:
- Ageing Equipment: Devices nearing or exceeding their lifetime volumes required replacement.
- Print Reliability: With print being crucial to operations, Bond needed dependable equipment to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Sustainability Goals: The company wanted to ensure their print infrastructure aligned with their environmental objectives.
A thorough review of the market led Bond International to choose Right Digital Solutions as we offered a blended approach with our Managed Print Service, combining sustainability, cost-efficiency and performance.
The Solution
RDS provided Bond with a comprehensive Managed Print Service, which included a mix of Kyocera hardware and RDS’ market-leading sustainability offering.
This blended solution included:
Rationalised Printing Fleet:
RDS replaced devices nearing the end of their lifecycle with new Kyocera TASKalfa and ECOSYS models. This mix ensured optimum performance across all distribution centres while minimising downtime.
Sustainability:
Bond International adopted RDS’ Carbon Neutral Managed Print Solution. This approach offsets all carbon emissions associated with the lifecycle of the print equipment.
PrintReleaf Initiative:
Additionally, Bond participated in PrintReleaf, which allows them to offset paper usage through reforestation projects, ultimately achieving a forest-positive status.
Ongoing Support:
RDS provided dedicated technical support and monthly reviews to ensure the continued optimal performance of the print fleet.
This blended solution delivered impressive results, ensuring the company’s print infrastructure remains reliable, sustainable and future-proofed.
The Benefits
- 1Increased Print Reliability - By replacing ageing devices with new Kyocera hardware, Bond International ensured a reduction in downtime and improved print performance.
- 2Sustainability Achievements - Our Carbon Neutral Managed Print Solution offsets all print-related emissions, aligning Bond International with its sustainability goals.
- 3Reforestation - Through PrintReleaf, the company also contributes to global reforestation efforts, solidifying their forest-positive status.
- 4Cost Efficiency - By replacing devices nearing the end of their lifecycle, the company reduced the risk of unexpected maintenance costs and ensured long-term print savings.
After a comprehensive review of the market, we found the RDS offering met all of our requirements, ensuring high availability of business-critical devices across our operations from Scotland to Chepstow. Alongside the market-leading sustainability offering of their Managed Print Service, RDS made it a straightforward decision for us to place our trust in them for the foreseeable future. IT Director at Bond Tyres International Ross Marshall