What Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems does

Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems Ltd (TUIS) is a UK-based private limited company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Toshiba Tec Corporation, which is itself a subsidiary of the Japanese Toshiba Corporation conglomerate. The company sells single-function and multifunction printers (MFPs), barcode and label printers, and associated workplace solutions under the Toshiba brand to medium and large organisations across the UK and Ireland. Its operations span six primary verticals — transport and logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and finance, with education as a secondary segment — through a dual direct-enterprise and authorised-channel-partner go-to-market model.

The product portfolio is built on two proprietary technology platforms. e-BRIDGE Next is the controller technology powering the e-STUDIO MFP family (A4 and A3, colour and monochrome, from 23ppm to 90ppm systems), providing customisable document workflows, embedded OCR, cloud and mobile printing integration, and Microsoft 365 / OneDrive / SharePoint connectivity with TPM 2.0-secured self-encrypting SSDs. A-BRID, launched in November 2024, is the next-generation operating platform for BX industrial barcode and label printers, featuring dual-core CPU architecture, direct PDF printing, automatic printer language detection, embedded apps, and standalone operation without workstations. The barcode and label printer line covers desktop (BV400, BA400), industrial (BX, B-EX), mobile (B-FP), colour inkjet (BC400P), kiosk (KOP-3), and validation (ScanSure) form factors across 4", 6", and 8" print widths. The BV400 series is SOTI Connect-certified for IoT fleet management.

Revenue is generated across four streams: hardware sales of MFPs and printers, managed print services contracts (recurring), consumables and ribbons (transactional), and IT services and communications (professional services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and routes through a sales team or authorised business partners. The company is headquartered in Chertsey, Surrey, has 251-500 UK employees, and operates as part of a global Toshiba Tec group with over 20,000 employees worldwide. In April 2026, Darren Holland succeeded long-serving Managing Director Martin Langridge, who retired after nearly 20 years.

Name

Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems

Legal name

Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems Ltd.

Website

https://toshibatec.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems is a UK subsidiary of Toshiba Tec Corporation that sells multifunction printers (e-STUDIO), barcode and label printers (BX, BV, BA, B-EX, B-FP, BC series), and managed print services to medium and large organisations across the UK and Ireland, targeting transport, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and finance verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printing and Imaging Systems

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing (32311)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ), Printing & Document Infrastructure (MFP fleets, Print Servers, Managed Print) (EDAEAHAL)

Keywords

• Multifunction printers
• Barcode label printers
• Managed print services
• Industrial label printing
• Document workflow automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chertsey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - MFPs and Printers: Sale of single-function and multifunction print devices (e-STUDIO series), barcode printers, and label printers. Products sold as capital equipment with one-time purchase model.
2. Managed Print Services: Ongoing managed print services including device monitoring, maintenance, consumables supply, and support contracts providing recurring revenue from existing customer base.
3. Consumables and Ribbons: Sale of consumables including toner, ribbons, labels, and media supplies for printers and MFPs.
4. IT Services and Communications: IT services including communications solutions, managed IT services, and technology consulting for workplace environments.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems supplies office multifunction printers (e-STUDIO series) and barcode/label printers (BX, BV, BA, B-EX, B-FP series) alongside managed print services, business process automation and IT services. It sells print hardware, consumables, software platforms and support contracts to UK and Ireland organisations.

Product overview

Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems provides a comprehensive workplace solutions portfolio consisting of two main product lines: MFPs & Printers (e-STUDIO series) and Barcode/Label Printers (BX, BV, BA, B-EX, B-FP, BC series), supported by software platforms (A-BRID, e-BRIDGE Next, e-BRIDGE CloudConnect) and services (Managed Print Services, Business Process Automation). The e-STUDIO MFP range spans A4 and A3 formats, both colour and monochrome, from entry-level to high-volume production systems. The barcode printer portfolio covers desktop (BV400, BA400), industrial (BX series, B-EX series), mobile (B-FP series), kiosk (KOP-3), colour label (BC400P), and validation (ScanSure) solutions. The A-BRID platform powers next-generation BX industrial printers with cloud connectivity, customisable workflows, and standalone operation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A-BRID: Intelligent operating platform for next-generation barcode and label printers, providing cloud connectivity, customisation, and seamless integration capabilities.
• e-STUDIO
• e-BRIDGE
• e-BRIDGE CloudConnect

Products and services

• e-STUDIO401AC series A4 colour multifunction printer series (e-STUDIO331AC 33ppm, e-STUDIO401AC 40ppm) with advanced security (TPM 2.0, anti-malware), cloud integration (Microsoft 365, OneDrive, SharePoint), embedded OCR, and e-BRIDGE Next controller technology.
• e-STUDIO400AC series Feature-rich mid-range A4 colour MFPs with e-BRIDGE Next technology, up to 40ppm output, cloud and mobile printing support, and self-encrypting Secure HDD.
• e-STUDIO9029A series High-speed monochrome A3 multifunction printers (up to 90ppm) for large workgroups with up to 8,020 sheet capacity and advanced security features.
• e-STUDIO7527AC series High-end A3 colour multifunction systems (up to 75ppm) with e-BRIDGE Next controller, cloud/mobile printing, and customisable touchscreen interface.
• e-STUDIO6525AC series A3 colour multifunction systems (up to 65ppm) with advanced customisation, hybrid workplace support, and high-quality colour output.
• e-STUDIO2520AC series Entry-level A3 colour MFPs (up to 25ppm) with security features, customisable interface, and energy-saving capabilities for small to medium organisations.
• e-STUDIO6528A series Monochrome A3 multifunction printers (up to 65ppm) with e-BRIDGE Next technology, advanced security, and up to 5,200 sheet capacity.
• e-STUDIO2329A/2829A series Monochrome A3 systems (23/28ppm) with print, colour scan, and copy functions plus optional fax. Up to 1,700 sheet capacity.
• e-STUDIO2323AM/2823AM series Compact A3 monochrome MFPs (23/28ppm) with colour scanning and high environmental standards.
• e-STUDIO2822AM/2822AF Compact A3 monochrome systems (28ppm) with A4 footprint offering print, scan, copy, and optional fax in space-constrained environments.
• e-STUDIO509CS A4 colour MFP with 50ppm output, Dual Scan Document Feeder with Double Feed Detection, and 10-inch tablet-like touchscreen.
• e-STUDIO449S/479S/479P High-performance A4 monochrome printing systems (44-47ppm) for mid-to-large workgroups with mobile printing and low-energy features.
• e-STUDIO409S/409AS/409P Compact A4 monochrome systems (40ppm) for small workgroups with ease of use, efficiency, and high-level data security.
• e-STUDIO339CS/409CS/409CP A4 colour devices (33-40ppm) for medium-sized offices with enhanced performance, mobile printing, and low-energy operation.
• e-STUDIO528P Robust A4 monochrome printer (52ppm) with up to 4,400 sheet capacity, mobile printing, and long-life consumables.
• BX820T 8-inch wide web next-generation industrial printer powered by A-BRID platform. Ideal for chemical, pharmaceutical, logistics, pallet/container labelling with direct PDF printing and automatic language detection.
• BX620T 6-inch wide thermal transfer industrial printer with flat-head technology, centred media alignment, and auto-emulation supporting multiple printer languages.
• BX610T 6-inch wide near-edge industrial printer for 24/7 operation with long-life print heads, ribbon save technology, and up to 800m ribbon capacity.
• BX430T High-resolution 600 dpi industrial printer for micro-labelling applications. Features A-BRID platform, real-time PDF printing, and optional fabric cutter for care labels.
• BX420D Direct thermal industrial printer for high-volume short-term labelling (shipping, retail, logistics). Eliminates ribbon use with lower TCO. Powered by A-BRID.
• BX420T Thermal transfer industrial printer for manufacturing, retail, and logistics. Features flathead technology, real-time PDF printing, and smart media alignment.
• BX410T series Next-generation 4-inch industrial printers with dual-core CPU powering A-BRID OS. Features include real-time PDF printing, auto-emulation, cloud management via CloudConnect, and optional RFID encoding.
• TRST-L1N Series 3-in-1 linerless, label, and receipt printer. Handles linerless labels, traditional labels, and receipts from one compact device. Reduces waste by up to 30% with linerless technology. Print speeds up to 254mm/s.
• BV400D series Advanced desktop direct thermal printer series with five models, small footprint, and intelligent design. Features up to 7ips print speed, MFi Bluetooth certification, and print language emulations.
• BV400T series Advanced desktop thermal transfer printer series with four models. Supports 100m and 300m ribbon cores, up to 7ips speed, RFID encoding options, and SOTI Connect certified.
• BA400 series Desktop barcode printers with new CPU and OS platform. BA410 (metal case for rugged environments) and BA420 (plastic case for office/retail) with clamshell design and 8ips speed.
• BC400P Industrial colour label printer using inkjet technology (water-based pigment ink). Produces on-demand colour labels at up to 300mm/s with 1,200dpi resolution.
• B-FP2D Mobile direct thermal printer with market-leading 6ips speed, long-life battery, and compact design. Bluetooth and WLAN connectivity for iOS, Android, and Windows.
• B-FP3D Mobile printer for POS, queue busting, tickets, and logistics with WLAN, USB, Bluetooth, and infrared connectivity.
• B-EX4T3 HS 4-inch industrial printer with 600dpi high-resolution for labels as small as 3mm. High-speed output with efficiency for low running costs.
• B-EX6 T3 6-inch wide-web industrial printer with high-speed output (up to 305mm/s), advanced processing, and lowest cost of ownership with 800m ribbon support.
• B-EX6 T1 6-inch rugged industrial printer with near-edge head and ribbon-save technology for heavy-duty applications.
• KOP-3 Kiosk Printer Series Compact kiosk printer series with four models in three sizes. Super-fast printing up to 12ips with anti-jam function for payment, transport, and admission receipts.
• ScanSure Online barcode validation solution that checks labels as they are printed to ensure barcodes scan perfectly. Supports 1D and 2D barcode verification to ISO/IEC standards (15416, 15415, 16022/18004, 29158).
• A-BRID Platform Next-generation printer operating platform for BX industrial printers. Features cloud connectivity, customisable workflows, automatic printer language detection, embedded apps, and dual-core CPU architecture for standalone printing.
• e-BRIDGE Next Advanced controller technology powering e-STUDIO MFPs. Enables customisation, cloud/mobile integration, OCR functionality, and seamless third-party solution integration.
• e-BRIDGE CloudConnect Cloud-based service for remote management of Toshiba printer fleets. Enables firmware updates, counter reading, and log retrieval from any location.
• Managed Print Services Comprehensive managed print services for optimising print infrastructure, reducing costs, and improving document workflow efficiency.
• Business Process Automation Solutions for automating business workflows and document processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• IT Services & Communications IT services including communications solutions, managed IT services, and technology consulting for workplace environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Linerless printing can reduce waste by up to 30%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CleanHubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Toshiba Tec partners with CleanHub, a Berlin-based company founded in 2020, to reduce plastic pollution. Through this partnership, Toshiba prevents 116,279 kg of plastic waste from ending up in oceans and landfills. CleanHub connects coastal communities to proper waste collection in South and Southeast Asia, with AI technology tracking collection to disposal. Toshiba supports projects including Clean Kerala, Clean North Sulawesi, Clean Goa, Clean Bali, Clean Pondicherry, and Clean Andaman. The partnership contributes to 8 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerToshiba uses LinkedIn for business marketing and advertising, with LinkedIn Insight tag collecting visitor statistics for campaign analytics. Toshiba receives anonymous statistics on page usage and ad performance from LinkedIn.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or Integratione-STUDIO401AC series integrates directly with Microsoft 365 including OneDrive and SharePoint, enabling users to scan, store and share information effortlessly with Single Sign-On (SSO) for frictionless authentication across cloud services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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