Marketing, print and graphic communications franchisor Allegra Network has named Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment and advanced document management solutions and services, with the "2011 Supplier of the Year" award.

The annual award, voted by the company’s print division franchise members, is given to a supplier that implements growth initiatives to support their businesses, offers leading-edge technologies, provides quick problem-solving avenues and strong financial incentives, resolves customer complaints quickly and promotes strong communication.

"Ricoh has done a lot over a very short period of time in our Network," s aid Allegra Network Vice President of Technology Tim Wood. "They’ve introduced some very good equipment over the past couple of years, and our members are recognizing them with the award to show their appreciation."

"We’re honored to be recognized as the Allegra Network Supplier of the Year," said Tim Vellek, Vice President, Production Printing Business Group, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "This recognition is proof that our close strategic partnership with Allegra Network is producing results for owners. While we are extremely proud of our equipment portfolio and its fit within Allegra Network, we know that Allegra owners count on us for more. Ricoh strives to offer industry-best solutions and services that are designed to better their business by making them trusted marketing services suppliers to their customers."