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Empowering Businesses Through
Back in 2013, five industry pioneers came together to deliver best-in-the-industry solutions in IT, print, and telecoms that have been helping businesses across the UK, until today.
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Active8 Managed Technologies is formed
in Peterborough
Incorporated 17 Apr 2013/
Trading 1st September 2013
2013
Newark office relocates and expands
Moved Newark office to larger premises; acquired Quality Network Services.
2017
2018
Kito IT added to portfolio
Acquired Kito IT; boosted regional IT support capabilities.
Silverstone branch and franchise formed
Which was previously
Imprinted Solutions
2020
2019
CSS Copiers acquisition strengthens print services
HQ relocates to Halifax Court
Head office moved; operational space tripled in size.
Think Blue
Newark
acquired
2021
Ethos Imaging
acquisition
strengthens London
Ridings Reprographics acquisition finalised
Leeds office established.
Avalon IT merges
with Active8
Merged print + IT; launched VoIP and monitoring services.
2015
Silverstone office expansion continues; boosted service coverage
Silverstone branch strengthens national reach
2022
Appointed by Epson
to manage their LeasyPrint Service Base and Customer Contracts
2024
Zest and Contrac Business Services acquisition
Birmingham office officially opened
Relocated Peterborough warehouse; tripled operational space size.
2016
Fordham office begins operations
COS Digital Copiers acquisition completed
Acquired COS Digital; expanded into Halifax Court, Newark.
London branch and Newark office open
Launched London branch; acquired DC Copiers; Newark office opened.
2014
NEWARK
PETERBOROUGH
LONDON
LEEDS
BIRMINGHAM
CAMBRIDGE
SILVERSTONE
Established in 2013, Active8 Managed Technologies began with a shared vision from five industry leaders who came together. Their goal was simple: to deliver smarter, more integrated business technology solutions. What started in Peterborough has since grown into a national provider, supporting organisations of all sizes across the UK.
Today, Active8 proudly partners with a wide range of sectors including education, early years, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, construction, and professional services. Our team is known for its proactive service, transparent account management, and personal approach to customer care.
Nick Swindin
Managing Director
Richard Appleton
Director
Kevin Ingman
Director
CORE
Our
Six minds. One vision.
LEADERSHIP
Daren Hayward
Director
Alex Patterson
Director
Kris Wawryka
Director
5455
trusted by thousands of our clients, and counting.
+
42
+
solutions tailored for multiple, diverse industries.
65
+
expert employees connected under one vision.
What makes Active8 different?
At Active8, we don’t just sell our tech, we build partnerships. With independent advice and tailored solutions, we make technology work smarter for your business.
Don’t just take our word for it; see how we’ve made a difference.
Faces of Active8
From our people to our places; here’s what makes us us.
