A Dorset company has been identified as a leading distributor in Europe.

Intec Printing Solutions Limited in Poole is listed in Distributors in Europe – The Top 500, a report produced by IT Europa, the news and market intelligence specialist.

The Distributors in Europe – The Top 500 report spans 38 countries and represents the most detailed view available of this key market sector, according to IT Europa Publications Ltd.

“The European market for IT products, including printers and consumables, has been highly competitive over recent years and the role distribution plays is crucial in increasing efficiency and ensuring cost-effective delivery,” says IT Europa Editor John Garratt. “The IT Europa Distributors in Europe - the top 500 database report provides detailed profiles of the leading distribution companies in Europe and every organisation within it has worked hard to build and sustain a business that delivers real value to its customers.”

Ian Melville, MD of Intec Printing Solutions Limited, adds: “It is encouraging that Intec has been recognised for its sterling efforts during these challenging economic times. As a company we make a significant contribution to the local and national economy through the taxes we pay and the staff we employ. Following the opening of the Florida office last year to service the Americas, Intec is now going through a period of further expansion. New products that we are bringing to market include the Edge 850 label printer and PrintShop Mail Suite variable data software.”

Total revenues for all companies included in the Distributors in Europe – The Top 500 equal £112.47 billion ($174.23 billion or €125.47 billion) during the 2011 financial year, with a total staff figure of 75,614. Overall, total revenues of all companies increased 20.64 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010, and since 2009 to 2011 the market has increased by 36.26 per cent.