About Us

Proudly Serving Businesses for

Years
38
Who we are

Empowering people, innovation and information.

Bringing decades of proven experience in the industry, we help you navigate the ever-evolving world of business with confidence.

Managed Print Experts

At Toshiba, we’ve moved far beyond the box. Our people bring innovative, real-world solutions to all your print management needs.

Award-Winning

Toshiba products and underlying technology consistently win major awards from prestigious industry and consumer organisations.

Committed to Quality

We deliver a level of service and a guarantee that are unmatched in the industry.

OUR ETHOS

We empower personalised print and digital solutions to help clients seamlessly optimise productivity and communication.

Vision

Is an ongoing commitment to supply and maintain our range of equipment to the highest standard for the benefit of our clients, our staff and our suppliers.

Mission

To retain our position as the provider of recognised world quality products. A single supplier of full range of office equipment necessary for the efficient running of today's business organisations. The knowledge derived from 30 years of marketing and selling office products. The experience of our technical staff with service ranging from 2 years to 30 years with our organisation.

Employment Equity

We fully support the Government Policy. Our plan has been submitted to the Department of Labour by De Loitte and Touche (Human Capital Corporation). Our staff members are involved in formulating policy on employment, training, and promotions. The administration of our benefits is handled by the Management Committee. Our technical staff have studied and obtained the widely recognised City & Guilds Diploma at company expense.

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Our History

Milestones

1976

Copy Type Electronics (Pty) Ltd was established by Mr W Kirkwood in September 1976 trading under the name of BOND & KIRKWOOD, Supplier of General Office Machines. MERCEDES OFFICE MACHINE HOLDINGS, importer of TOSHIBA Photocopiers and Calculators, was one of BOND & KIRKWOOD’s main suppliers. This company was headed by MR W KIRKWOOD, a shareholder and the majority of shares were held by MOM and traded under the name of MERCEDES ELECTRONICS NORTH (PTY) LTD.

1981

MR W KIRKWOOD purchased all the shares of MOM. The company name of COPY TYPE ELECTRONICS (PTY) LTD was registered. ENDEAVOUR FINANCE (PTY) LTD was formed to provide a Finance option to the Blue Chip customers of COPY TYPE ELECTRONICS (PTY) LTD.

2002

KAGO FINANCE (PTY) LTD and KAGO OFFICE AUTOMATION (PTY) LTD were formed in January 2002 in order to meet the provisions of black economic empowerment subscribed to by the South African Government thus allowing our products the best possible opportunity of success with Government tenders and black empowerment procurement provision.

2021

COPY TYPE ELECTRONICS (PTY) LTD obtained the rights to import the range of Duplo Digital Copy Printers and consumables during 2003 and in 2004 the new corporate headquarters on the N1 Lanseria / Randburg turn off were completed.

Testimonials

What our happy customers have to say

Lesley Caddy
Randburg Clinic School
I would like to commend Keanan on his fabulous service. He was so pleasant and very thorough.
Madelaine Posthumus
Thinking Fusion Africa
We would like to express our thanks to Gregory and Greg for their excellent services this morning i n assisting us with moving our two printers for us. They truly went the extra mile.
Pastor Jakes Snyman
Just a thank you letter for the service we've received for over 20 years, and today specially for the assistance from your company after we've has the mishap when our house was hit by lightening causing our printer and computer to be destroyed Your sales manager Mr Craig Ashpin, that has been assisting us for this whole time we've been hiring your machines, this is the 5th machine from Toshiba, and we're only had the best service from your company.
Nadine Bentel
Childrens Disability Centre
I would like to bring your attention to the excellent technical support I received today (telephonically) from Mr Clifford Mbasa of Toshiba. He is an expert in his field but showed great patience in dealing with myself - hardly an expert. He is an asset to Toshiba and I truly hope he is appreciated as same.
Dawid Liebenberg
PostNet South Africa
As a regular driver on the N1 it is a wonderful sight, seeing the South African Rugby flags waving in the wind from your premises! It really heightens one's spirit and makes one realise that among all the business related matters we face every day, that we should pause for these wonderful moments as well! Thanks to Toshiba making me, and thousands of other road users, aware of this fact!
Elna
Life Ministeries Christian School
I would like to extend a very BIG word of thanks to your excellent service. Thabiso did a good job. He was very friendly!! Thank you!
Katherine Benbrook
Mind The Gap
I would like to extend a word of thanks to the delivery guys today. The stairs to my office caused quite a problem getting the machines into my office. These gentlemen worked hard to get the machines in. Many thanks to Johannes, Thuso, Joel, Lawrence, Jabu and Collin. They were very friendly and did this hectic job without complaining. They made a plan and got the machines in. I am really appreciative as it is as you know a mission to carry the machines let alone navigate stairs with obstacles. I hope you can extend my thanks and appreciation to them for doing such a great job.
John Murray
Country Manager - Africa
I would just like to give a big compliment to the great service we just received from Greg, he is excellent.
Charmaine Venter
Coleus Packaging
Thanx a mill Brightness. Good to see that good service still exists.
Ridwaan Cassim
Lencar Exclusive Properties
I would like to thank Mthasako for his excellent customer service skills.
Sharon Du Preez
Scholtz Attorneys
I would just like to complement your friendly technician that was sent to attend to the broken machine. He was fast and efficient and we appreciate his excellent service to get the machine fixed quickly.
Stephanie Venter
Scalerite
Thank you for sending Ezekiel today to sort out our complaint. He came in today, and did not have the spares needed to fix the machine, he did however promise to return later in the day. Ezekiel kept his promise. What a super friendly and professional guy. Our printer is working perfectly again. Ezekiel is a real gem