About Us – BDM ArcScan
BDM ArcScan was created in 2005 to bring the latest innovations in scanning and copying to the specialist library, archive, and museum sectors.
With increasing demand in these sectors for specialist solutions in book and document conservation and preservation, BDM ArcScan’s aim was to offer a complete and comprehensive range of products and services under one roof. We support this with expert customer care to help clients understand and adopt emerging technologies.
Since then, we have become one of the sector’s most innovative and trusted suppliers. Additionally, we’ve developed and manufactured our own products to meet customer needs where other solutions fall short.
In recent years, our expertise has enabled us to expand our services even further. Today, we support businesses with document digitisation, archive box storage, and confidential shredding—delivering the same high standards and attention to detail.
Customer care remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed not just to helping our customers find the right solutions, but also to providing full after-sales support, including technical assistance and user guidance from our dedicated team.
The Leading Choice for Archives, Libraries, and the Heritage Sector
BDM ArcScan is proud to be the trusted partner for archives, libraries and institutions across the heritage sector.
Our deep understanding of the unique challenges these organisations face, particularly around conservation, digitisation and long-term access, makes us a leading choice for both products and services.
Expert Consultancy Services
Our experienced team provides tailored advice to help institutions assess their needs, plan digitisation strategies and implement best practices for preservation and access.
A Curated Range of Industry-Leading Products
From high-precision book scanners to affordable and accessible solutions, we offer a broad range of advanced and trusted technologies from global leaders in digital innovation. Backed by our expert knowledge and hands-on experience, we help clients find the right solution, with full aftercare and technical support included.
Professional Outsourced Scanning Services
Our fully equipped in-house scanning bureau handles a wide range of media types, conditions and sizes using specialist solutions designed for heritage materials. Managed by our expert team, it delivers exceptional results and offers an ideal alternative when investing in equipment is not practical or necessary.
Whether you are developing a new digital archive, preserving rare materials or looking to modernise access workflows, we bring together the expertise, technology and service to support your goals.
Unmatched Choice and Support for Scanning Solutions
With trusted support, BDM ArcScan offers expert scanning, document digitisation and managed print services for the heritage and business sectors.
Whether you are setting up a digitisation suite or need a dependable device for everyday use, we provide a wide range of scanning solutions backed by expert advice and dedicated after-sales support.
Scanning Solutions for Every Requirement
From desktop and flatbed to overhead and portable scanners, we supply high-performance equipment for a wide range of users. This includes home offices, small businesses, large institutions and digitisation centres. Our solutions support everything from everyday document scanning to specialist tasks involving delicate or oversized materials, helping you find the right fit for your workflow and budget.
Partnerships with Leading Brands
We work directly with leading manufacturers, including Microtek, Ricoh, CZUR, Plustek and ScanSnap. Our team is also trained and certified on the latest scanning technologies from these brands. This gives us the knowledge to recommend trusted solutions and provide reliable advice and support tailored to your needs.
Expert Advice and Aftercare
Our knowledgeable team offers tailored pre-sales advice to help you choose the right equipment. We also provide full after-sales support, including technical guidance, training and servicing through our unique TechAssist service. This is included free for the first three months with any new scanner purchase and can then be extended for a low monthly cost, with the flexibility to cancel at any time.
Whether you are equipping a small office, a public archive or a specialist digitisation workspace, BDM ArcScan combines expert knowledge, trusted products and ongoing support to help you work with confidence.
Integrated Document Management and Print Solutions
Supporting efficient and secure document management across your business, BDM ArcScan offers a comprehensive suite of services, from digitisation and confidential shredding to managed print services. This helps streamline workflows and safeguard sensitive data through one trusted provider.
Bulk Document Scanning
Our specialist team provides high-volume document scanning services for organisations that need to convert physical records into digital formats quickly and accurately. We handle a wide range of document types and conditions, helping businesses improve access to information, reduce physical storage requirements and support more efficient digital workflows.
Confidential Shredding
Security and compliance are essential when disposing of sensitive documents. Our confidential shredding service provides secure destruction of data while helping businesses meet relevant data protection requirements. This service is ideal for organisations that want to manage the full document lifecycle responsibly while protecting confidential information.
Managed Print Services
In partnership with Fujifilm, we offer tailored managed print solutions featuring the Apeos range of multifunction devices. These services are designed to improve printing efficiency, reduce operational costs, strengthen security and support more sustainable working practices. By integrating print management into your wider document strategy, we help you maintain better control over document workflows.
Whether you are digitising archives, securely disposing of confidential materials or improving print environments, BDM ArcScan delivers trusted end-to-end document management solutions tailored to your needs.
“I founded BDM ArcScan to provide libraries, archives, and museums with safe and secure solutions for photocopying their books and bound volumes. This vision began with BookMaster, which I created in 2005. Twenty years later, we have grown significantly, now offering our most comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of the heritage sector.
We carefully select our solutions to provide a wide choice that suits all requirements and budgets. By partnering with both established and emerging brands, we ensure the best options are always available.
Our Milton Keynes head office houses a fully equipped outsource digitisation studio. This enables heritage organisations to benefit from professional digitisation services. We have also adapted this successful model to serve businesses with document scanning, archive storage, and confidential shredding services.
In addition to our scanning solutions, BDM ArcScan offers comprehensive managed print services. We are proud to partner with Fujifilm, providing their industry-leading Apeos range of multifunctional printers and copiers. This partnership allows us to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible print management solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses. Our managed print services help reduce waste, optimise workflows, and improve overall productivity, all backed by expert support and maintenance from the BDM team.
At BDM, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver the right solutions, supported by comprehensive onsite training and ongoing technical and user support.
We value every customer and are grateful for their role in helping us grow into the company we are today. We look forward to continuing our development as your leading provider of imaging equipment and digital services.”