Gestetner of Ceylon

Name

Gestetner of Ceylon

Legal name

Gestetner of Ceylon PLC

Website

https://gestetnersl.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gestetner of Ceylon PLC is a Sri Lankan office automation distributor that sells and services Ricoh, Fujitsu, BenQ, and Barco multifunction copiers, printers, projectors, smart boards, IT products, air conditioners, and consumables through a nationwide dealer network across all 8 provinces and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Automation Equipment

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office Supplies Wholesale Distribution (CRAOALAF)

Keywords

• Office automation equipment
• Multifunction copiers
• Production printers
• Office consumables
• Document management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of office automation equipment including multifunction copiers, production printers, multimedia projectors, interactive smart boards, IT products, Barco Clickshare wireless presentation systems, and air conditioners
2. Consumables: Sale of consumables including toners, masters, inks, and cartridges for office equipment
3. P2P Solution (Machine Rental): Pay-to-print solution - renting out machines to customers on a rental basis
4. BPO Services: Business Process Outsourcing services offered as part of comprehensive office solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gestetner of Ceylon PLC distributes and sells office automation equipment in Sri Lanka, including multifunction copiers, production printers, multimedia projectors, interactive smart boards, IT products, Barco Clickshare wireless presentation systems, and air conditioners under partnerships with global brands such as Ricoh, Fujitsu, BenQ, and Barco. The company also supplies consumables (toners, masters, inks, cartridges), offers a P2P (pay-per-print) machine rental solution, and provides Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services.

Product overview

Gestetner of Ceylon PLC is an office automation provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of office equipment and solutions. The core product lineup includes Multifunction Copiers (black & white and color models such as M 2310N, M 2510, M 2810N, IM C2010), Production Printers, Multimedia Projectors, Interactive Smart Boards, IT Products, Barco Clickshare wireless presentation systems, and Air Conditioners. The company provides a P2P (Pay-per-Print) machine rental solution and BPO services. Supporting the hardware offerings is a full range of consumables including Toner, Master, Ink, and Cartridges. Gestetner collaborates with brand partners including Ricoh, Fujitsu, BenQ, and Barco to deliver comprehensive office automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multifunction Copier Office multifunction devices that combine printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities in a single machine, supplied primarily through the Ricoh partnership for business and corporate customers in Sri Lanka.
• Production Printers High-volume printing equipment designed for commercial print production environments in Sri Lanka.
• Multimedia Projectors Projectors for presentation and multimedia display purposes, sourced from BenQ and other brand partners, for office and educational environments.
• Interactive Smart Board Interactive display boards for collaborative presentations and educational use in office and institutional settings.
• IT Products Information technology products including hardware and peripheral devices for office infrastructure, sourced from partners including Fujitsu and Nexgo.
• Barco Clickshare Wireless presentation and collaboration solution enabling screen sharing across devices for meeting rooms and conference facilities.
• P2P Solution (Machine Rental) Pay-to-print rental service allowing customers to rent office automation equipment on a subscription/recurring basis instead of outright purchase.
• Air Conditioners Air conditioning units for office and commercial spaces, complementing the office automation portfolio.
• Office Consumables Recurring-use consumables including toner cartridges for laser printers and copiers, master units for stencil duplicating machines, ink supplies for inkjet devices, and printer/copier cartridges.
• BPO Services Business Process Outsourcing services provided as part of Gestetner's comprehensive office solutions offering, extending beyond equipment into outsourced business operations.
• Ricoh M 2310N Multifunction Copier Black and white multifunction copier featuring fast speed, intuitive interface, and compact design for office document management.
• Ricoh M 2510 Multifunction Copier Multifunction copier in the Ricoh M series lineup for office document management.
• Ricoh M 2810N Multifunction Copier Multifunction copier in the Ricoh M series lineup for office document management.
• Ricoh IM C2010 Color Multifunction Copier Color multifunction copier designed for office environments in the Ricoh IM C series lineup.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast speed, intuitive interface, and compact design in photocopiers enhancing office workflow efficiency
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RicohcoreTechnology or IntegrationGestetner collaborates with Ricoh as a primary brand partner, offering Ricoh multifunction copiers including M 2310N, M 2510, M 2810N, and IM C2010 color models. Ricoh is a leading global manufacturer of office equipment and imaging solutions.
• FujitsucoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Fujitsu for comprehensive office solutions. Fujitsu provides technology products and solutions that complement Gestetner's office automation portfolio.
• BenQcoreTechnology or IntegrationBenQ is a brand partner for multimedia projectors and interactive smart boards. Gestetner offers BenQ projectors and smart board solutions for presentations and collaborative environments.
• BarcocoreTechnology or IntegrationBarco Clickshare wireless presentation systems are offered through Gestetner. Barco is a global technology company that develops visualization and collaboration solutions.
• GOCcoreTechnology or IntegrationGOC (Gestetner of Ceylon) branded products and solutions are offered alongside international brand partnerships for comprehensive office automation coverage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ricoh: Global OEM of multifunction copiers, production printers, and managed print services. Comparable to Gestetner because Ricoh is both a core brand partner and a structural competitor setting the global product roadmap that Gestetner's portfolio is built around.
• Xerox: Global leader in document management, multifunction printers, and managed print services. Comparable to Gestetner as an alternative OEM channel that competes for the same enterprise print/office automation wallet in Sri Lanka and the broader region.
• Brother Industries: Manufacturer of printers, multifunction devices, and document imaging equipment widely distributed in South Asia. Comparable to Gestetner as a competing office automation brand sold through dealers targeting SMB and enterprise customers.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard): Major manufacturer of office printers, multifunction devices, PCs, and IT peripherals. Comparable to Gestetner because HP competes across both its printer portfolio and IT products category where Gestetner also sells.
• Lexmark: Provider of imaging and IoT solutions, multifunction printers, and managed print services with strong presence in enterprise segments. Comparable to Gestetner as an alternative office automation OEM competing for the same enterprise print deployments.
• Kyocera Document Solutions: Manufacturer of multifunction copiers, printers, and managed document services with significant Asia-Pacific distribution. Comparable to Gestetner as a competing OEM with similar product categories and channel-driven go-to-market.
• Epson (Seiko Epson): Global manufacturer of inkjet printers, multifunction devices, projectors, and point-of-sale equipment. Comparable to Gestetner as a competing brand across both projectors and printer/copier categories in enterprise and education segments.
• Canon: Global manufacturer of office multifunction devices, printers, and imaging solutions with strong distribution networks in South Asia. Comparable to Gestetner as a competing office automation brand serving enterprise customers through local channels.
• Konica Minolta: Manufacturer of multifunction copiers, production printers, and managed print services with strong presence in Asia. Comparable to Gestetner as a competing OEM whose products and channel relationships are direct alternatives in the Sri Lankan market.

Regional players

• Metropolitan Computers (Pvt) Ltd: Leading Sri Lankan distributor of office automation, IT products, and stationery with a national dealer network. Comparable to Gestetner as a domestic competitor operating in the same Sri Lankan market with overlapping product categories including IT and office supplies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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