EWIS and Lexmark celebrate amazing 25-year partnership

EWIS Chairman Sanjeewa Wickremanayake (right) with Lexmark Vice President for Asia Pacific Leonel Costa 

In an evening of celebration and felicitation, EWIS together with Lexmark marked their 25-year long partnership at a gala event at the Cinnamon Grand held recently. The event was specifically aimed at felicitating trusted and loyal customers who have been a valuable part of this partnership that has endured the industry variables of an evolving landscape.

The evening’s proceedings started with the lighting of the traditional oil lamp with a unique twist – instead of the customary heads of the two companies, nine loyal customers who have partnered with EWIS over 25 years and representing the various industry verticals were called upon to light the lamp, while EWIS Chairman Sanjeewa Wickremanayake and Lexmark Vice President for Asia Pacific Leonel Costa looked on humbly.

In a very sincere and heartwarming address, Wickremanayake and Costa took their audience on a nostalgic ‘walk down memory lane’. It was during this presentation that Wickremanayake reminisced on a journey that was filled with hardships, uncertainty, but always made possible because of a loyal customer base. 

“This is all possible because of you, our loyal customers,” said Sanjeewa Wickramanayake to his audience. “Our amazing 25-year long partnership is only possible because of the trust and loyalty of our customers, who have believed in us, trusted in our service, respected our advice and been a part of this amazing journey.”

Costa then described the transformation of the Lexmark printers from dot matrix to the highly advanced multifunction printers that are now available in the local market. Costa reminded the audience that this partnership is the longest ever between Lexmark and a partner. “In this world of technology where nothing remains the same for long, we have endured the trials of time to remain steadfast in this record-breaking 25-year long partnership.”

Lexmark General Manager Asia Pacific Central Andrew Yeong said, “Our strategic partnership with EWIS has been one of great understanding as we share the same corporate vision that puts our customers first. As a recognised leader in imaging and output solutions that help people and organisations improve process and reduce their costs, our award winning imaging and output technology has continued to evolve as the world becomes more digitally connected. We look forward to many more years of this strong partnership.”