Time Business Systems, an office automation supplier and service provider based in Christchurch in the UK, has been acquired by South Africa's Itec Group in a deal that boosts Itec's presence on the south coast of England.

Time Business Systems is a leading supplier and service provider for photocopiers, printers, scanners, fax machines and multi-functional products to over 1600 customers in Bournemouth, Dorchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Salisbury and the surrounding area. The company was founded in 1997 by local businessman, Selwyn Burke.

After 25 years in business, Portrayal today changes its name to ITEC as it sets out its vision for the next quarter century. The past three years has seen unprecedented growth and success as the company has trebled in size from £5 million turnover to £15 million.

Headquartered in Bristol, new Sales and Operations centres are now open in Bournemouth, Exeter and London. The new Plymouth office is planned for mid-2012. ITEC is now firmly established as the largest provider of office print hardware, print management software and document workflow solutions in South West England.