Internet of Printing BV (IOP) is a new company based in The Netherlands, and set up to serve the printer supplies reseller community in the EMEA region.
The company founded by Mark Dawson and Oded Yakobowitz each of whom have a wealth of experience working with supplies resellers in these territories.
The company founders stated: “Many such resellers face challenges brought on by the maturity of the market and the changing purchasing habits of enterprise users. Price compression of traditional 2D printer supplies shows no sign of reversing and is contributing to falling top and bottom line performances in many businesses.”
IOP’s stated mission is to help these resellers find new revenue streams and execute strategies which drive up their gross margins. IOP has several programmes available to achieve this. One is 3D printers and supplies. This programme is focussed on the education vertical. It offers a product line extension opportunity, particularly for those resellers that have schools, colleges and universities among their customers already.
IOP say that demand is driven by a government focus on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). Dawson and Yakobowitz explained: “STEM-related job opportunities are growing faster than any other type. However, a serious global shortage of qualified knowledge workers is predicted. Countries are striving to keep up with the current and projected demand for STEM professionals. Economies must become more competitive in all STEM related disciplines. Building a well-rounded primary and secondary school STEM curriculum is the best way to achieve this. Governments now know it and are releasing funds to support such initiatives.”
They continued: “3D printers are revolutionising manufacturing and it is vital that we start teaching the theory and practice in schools. IOP plays its part by developing and spreading effective methods to help young students (and teachers) learn the basics and the potential of 3D Printing, which is the future of Manufacturing. Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders.”
Hardware, software, supplies, service and training are all available from IOP for resellers. For more information on IOP products and services, please visit www.iopbv.com.