Design Supply Named Canon Gold Partner for 2026

We’re delighted to share that Design Supply has been named a Gold Partner in Canon’s Partner Programme 2026 — the top tier of Canon’s UK reseller accreditation, and a recognition we’re genuinely proud of after 36 years specialising in large format print.

The confirmation letter from Canon (UK) Ltd, signed by Stuart Miller, Director of Canon’s B2B Indirect Sales Channel, confirms Design Supply has achieved:

• Large Format Printing Specialist CAD/GIS — Gold
• Large Format Printing Specialist Graphic Arts — Partner

What does Gold Partner status actually mean?

Canon’s Partner Programme isn’t handed out for simply stocking the range. To qualify, a reseller has to meet a strict set of criteria across three areas: having the right number of Canon-certified sales and service staff on the team, hitting revenue expectations based on the previous year’s Canon sales, and committing to ongoing collaborative business planning directly with Canon.

In practice, that means when you buy a Canon large format printer from Design Supply, you’re not just buying the machine — you’re getting a team Canon itself has vetted and certified to advise, install and support it properly, backed by direct access to Canon’s own training and enablement resources.

Why this matters for you

For anyone weighing up a Canon large format printer — whether it’s for CAD and technical drawings or full-colour graphic arts output — Gold Partner status is an easy way to know you’re dealing with a supplier Canon trusts with its own name. It reflects the certified expertise of our sales and service team, and our track record of supporting customers through the lifetime of their printer, not just at the point of sale.