Metropolitan Technologies celebrates Canon Partner Awards Night 2023/2024 

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From left: Metropolitan Senior Manager – Brand Management and Marketing Saleem Muthaliph, Vice President – Retail Sector Praveen Samarakone, Deputy Chairman Ivor Maharoof, Accell Technology Holding Managing Director Danushka Perera, Canon Marketing Asia Director – Regional PSD Division, Digital Printing and Business Solutions Operations Too Kok Yong and Metropolitan Head of Distribution Prasad Dias

 


Metropolitan Technologies Ltd., recently held the Canon Partner Awards Night 2023/2024 at the Grandeeza Hotel in Negombo, honouring the exceptional contributions of Canon’s top dealers across Sri Lanka.

The event brought together nearly 200 key partners from across the island, underscoring their role in Canon’s success and market growth in Sri Lanka.

The evening opened with remarks by Metropolitan Technologies Deputy Chairman Ivor Maharoof, who noted Metropolitan’s milestone of 66 years in operation and 50 years as Canon’s exclusive distributor in Sri Lanka. This long-standing partnership has been instrumental in establishing Canon as a leader in the Sri Lankan market.

Canon Marketing Asia Director – Regional PSD Division, Digital Printing and Business Solutions Too Kok Yong, also graced the occasion, announcing Canon’s #1 position in the Sri Lankan printer market for the first half of 2024. His remarks highlighted Canon’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality printing solutions to Sri Lankan customers.

Metropolitan Technologies Vice President – Retail Sector Praveen Samarakone, extended an invitation to IT dealers across Sri Lanka to join forces with Canon Metropolitan to promote Canon’s premier range of printers. He mentioned several attractive promotions planned to support dealer growth and ensure Canon products reach a broader customer base.

A total of 31 awards were presented across three categories: Recognition Awards, Excellence Awards, and Elite Awards. The highest honours, the Elite Top Performer Awards, were given to the top three dealers for their exemplary performance and commitment to Canon’s brand. Accell Technology Holding Ltd., was named the Winner, followed by Printers LK Ltd., as the 1st Runner-Up and IT Galaxy Ltd., as the 2nd Runner-Up.

Additionally, the Elite Top 10 Partner Awards recognised Barclays Computers Ltd., Digital Media Centre, Elinext IT Ltd., IT Hub, Sense Micro Distributions Ltd., Techno Forms Ltd., and VYS International for their outstanding contributions.

Special honours included the Modern Trade Excellence Award for 2023/2024, which went to Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC for its leadership in modern trade channels, and the Government Sector Excellence Award for 2023/2024, awarded to State Trading Corporation for its role in the government sector. The Canon Partner Awards Night 2023/2024 was both a celebration of accomplishments and a call to action for future growth. As Metropolitan continues to expand Canon’s footprint in Sri Lanka, the company remains committed to supporting its partners through ongoing training, high-quality after-sales service, and support to foster shared success. The event concluded with a renewed focus on excellence and partnership, setting the stage for another successful year as Canon and its valued dealers collaborated to drive market leadership and customer satisfaction across Sri Lanka.

 

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