History

1979

Capital Solutions (formerly Capital Copiers) was founded by its owner and Managing Director, Tom Flockhart operating from offices in Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh. The principle product range at that time was stand-alone, analogue photocopiers, electric typewriters and a range of miscellaneous office equipment products.

1981

By 1981, the team had outgrown the Montrose Terrace facility and moved into premises in Broughton Market, Edinburgh.

1984

A further branch was opened in Galashiels.

1988

In 1988, the Edinburgh team moved in to new offices on McDonald Road, Edinburgh, which remains the Company's Head Office today.

1989

With the business continuing to expand and a need to further develop the business in the West of Scotland - Aspley House in Glasgow was opened.

1993

The Company achieves the Quality Accreditation - BS EN ISO 9001:2000.

1998

Capital/Ricoh partnership commences

2002

Capital Copiers change name to CAPITAL SOLUTIONS to reflect move into digital & IT solutions.

2005

Edinburgh Head Office - receives Environmental Accreditation - BS EN ISO 14001:2000

2006

January '06 - the Glasgow team move into newly purchased, state of the art premises at Centurion Park, Glasgow.

2006

March '06, Glasgow & Galashiels branches - receive environmental accreditation BS EN ISO 14001:2000

2006

June '06 - Capital purchase the Scottish Copier Base from Danka UK

2006

November '06 - Capital move into premises in Aberdeen.

2008

Aberdeen branch receives BS EN ISO 14001 and 9001 accreditations.