2007 in the news archive

Tonnex opens a new warehouse in Queensland

Melbourne-based consumables distributor, Tonnex International, has opened up a 495sqm distribution warehouse in the Brisbane suburb of Meadowbrook. Director, George Solomon, said the company was growing fast along the eastern seaboard so Meadowbrook was an ideal location for serving that part of the market.

Tonnex creates a successful partnership with newsXpress

Tonnex International has this week joined forces with newsXpress in a movement to combine service, 100% genuine OEM products and access to end-user promotions offered by leading OEM Ink Vendors. The partnership allows Tonnex to provide preferred supplier status for a range of 100% genuine ink cartridges, which includes added benefits such as promotional programs and registration for Tonnex’s own Reseller Rewards program.

Tonnex new distributor for Brother (Stationery News)

As a result of continued growth in the printer consumables market, and expansion in consumer markets, Tonnex International has decided to diversify its product range by being appointed as Brother International's (Australian) Victorian distributor.

HP makes it official with Tonnex (Stationery News)

In February, HP recognised the strong efforts of Melbourne based wholesaler, tonnex International, announcing the company as an authorised subdistributor, resulting from its strong commitment to purchasing and promoting original HP Supplies products.

Photo and ink 'one stop shop' (Photo & Imaging News)

Photo retailers looking for a 'one stop shop' for genuine papers and inks for the leading inkjet printer brands now have a new alternative in Tonnex. Until now Tonnex has operated in computer and newsagency channels, but with home photo printing now increasing, the company is keen to develop relationships with photo specialists as well.

Newsagents Meet at Surfers (CRN)

Tonnex International made the early journey to Surfers Paradise to exhibit at the 2007 Newsagents Convention as a supporting sponsor for the first time. The print toner distributor currently sells a range of products to newsagents across the country, and it wanted to show its strong commitment to growing this market segment

Tonnex adds Brother printers (ARN)

Melbourne-based consumables distributor, Tonnex International, has extended its deal with Brother to take on its printer range.

The two struck a partnership last year covering Brother's consumables. Tonnex director, George Solomon, said it had set itself specific goals to achieve in the market and the vendor had recognised its intentions.

Tonnex announced as Brother Hardware Distributor

As the printer consumables market continues to grow and consumer markets continue to expand, it is mportant for wholesalers to diversify their product range. This diversification has recently resulted in Tonnex International being appointed as a Brother International (Aust.) Hardware Distributor. This Distributorship compliments Tonnex’s 2006 appointment as printer consumables distributor for Brother.

Tonnex launches national Reseller Rewards program (Stationery News).

In the computer consumables game, it's typical for wholesalers' marketing programs work around rebates and some bulk-purchase incentives, so much so, that it has become an expectation not a 'bonus'. So says computer consumables supplier, Tonnex International, which has decided to break this mould by offering a customer loyalty program - Reseller Rewards.

Ink & Toner Opportunities (National Newsagents Magazine).

Tonnex is building its profile in newsagenicies as more outlets increase their ranges of computer consumables. "We try to provide same-day or next-day delivery and resonable margins to retailers" Managing Director of Tonnex International, George Solomon explained. Solomon said that the SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) sector is growing by 20% per year. "People don't keep spares in the cupboard they want to go out and buy as needed and prefer to shop locally. Newsagencies are ideally placed to be the destination for toners and cartridges.

Melbourne-based Tonnex appointed as HP supplies sub-distributor.

Hewlett-Packard has appointed Melbourne-based Tonnex International as a supplies sub-distributor.

Leo Lynch, director of supplies at HP, said: “From a HP perspective, our Authorised Wholesalers (Ingram Micro, Phoenix Toner and Synnex) do an excellent job addressing the needs of the vast majority of the market, particularly those resellers on the HP Supplies “Managed” Channel Partner Program.

Tonnex announed as HP Supplies Sub-Distributor

Tonnex has been working closely with HP on a range of programs in the past which have culminated in the sub-distributor status this week. Tonnex International Director George Solomon stated that “we are extremely happy to become a sub-distributor for HP who is predominately the market leader in the printer supplies business. We have always had a focus on quality and integrity which is well reflected in our promotion of original products through HP’s preferred channel. We are now looking forward to working together on current and future programs for mutually beneficial outcomes”.

Tonnex launches loyalty programme for resellers

Australian-based computer consumables wholesaler, Tonnex, has launched a loyalty programme called Reseller Rewards. Customers earn a minimum of two points per dollar spent with Tonnex. These can be redeemed for a variety of products including home appliances, tools, LCD TV's and camping gear, which customers can view on a website catalogue. Resellers can earn a bonus of 2000 points by registering this month.

Tonnex introduces rewards scheme

Printer and consumables distributor, Tonnex International, has launched a rebate rewards program.

Resellers will now be able to obtain two points for every dollar spent on products purchased from its line-up. The new initiative will run for 12 months. Marketing executive, James Rendell, said the program, which is being sponsored by HP, was expected to generate a lot of business.

Tonnex Reseller Rewards - New Customer Loyalty Program

The products in the program include everything from home appliances, tools, LCD TV’s, camping gear and much more. Mr. Rendell said that “we have put a lot of time and effort into the design of the campaign and researching what rewards are currently of most interest to the community.