Oyster Managed Print Services has been named Reseller of the Year at the 2025 PrintIT Awards, securing a major accolade within the UK’s workplace technology sector.

The firm, which coordinates its northern operations from Huddersfield, received the honour at the industry’s dedicated awards programme. The PrintIT Awards recognise achievements across the workplace print sector, an industry that directly employs nearly 150,000 people in the UK and supports hundreds of thousands of ancillary roles.

Founded in 1984, Oyster has expanded to become a significant independent supplier of managed print, document, and IT services nationwide. While the company operates across the UK, its strong presence in Yorkshire remains central to its identity.

Phil Birkhead, Northern Director of Oyster, said: “We’re thrilled to have been awarded this honour at this year’s PrintIT Awards. The achievement is testament to the hard work, commitment and passion that every member of our team brings with them every single day; and we’re really grateful to the Awards for this recognition.”

The judging panel noted Oyster’s focus on service quality and customer relationships, but specifically highlighted the firm’s commitment to sustainability as a differentiating factor.

In response to growing corporate requirements for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, Oyster has implemented measures to reduce the environmental footprint of print hardware. This includes the use of energy-efficient devices and the introduction of the Oyster Eco Tariff.

“We’re committed to sustainability at Oyster and have introduced initiatives such as the Oyster Eco Tariff, through which clients can get involved in reforesting the local area to support wildlife, encourage biodiversity, and help combat climate change; and we’re continuously looking at how we can do more to positively impact the environment,” Mr Birkhead explained.

The company ensures that clients have their printed paper usage reforested, an initiative designed to mitigate the carbon impact of office administration.

Mr Birkhead added: “These aspects of our business are really important to us, and we’re always keen to bring other businesses with us on the road to sustainability, too, so it’s particularly meaningful to be recognised with an award that directly references this part of Oyster’s business and values.”

Reflecting on the wider implications of the win for the business, Mr Birkhead concluded: “Being crowned Reseller of the Year reinforces what we already know, that our team is exceptional, our direction is sound, and our future is brighter than ever. We’re deeply grateful to our team, whose dedication drives our success, and to our clients whose trust and partnership make achievements like this possible.”