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In addition to the many previous environmental awards received, Ricoh has been recognized as 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted the highly coveted 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner award to commend Ricoh’s outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products, offering sustainable services and solutions,...
Following months of back and forth negotiation, Foxconn has finally acquired Sharp Corporation of Japan. According to Bloomberg News, TaiWan-based Foxconn Technology Group will get a 66% stake of Sharp for 88 yen (US $0.78) per share upon the completion of the acquisition. Foxconn Technology Group, the parent company of Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry, will...
Epson America Inc. has expanded its lineup to incorporate monochrome printers for small, networked workgroups, promising dramatic savings against alternative options. The new release includes Epson Workforce Pro WF-M5694 multifunction and Workforce Pro WF-M5194 single function monochrome printers. Powered by Epson’s next-generation PrecisionCore® technology, both models provide the lowest-cost monochrome printing in their class. Equipped...
With a self-regulation initiative in Europe, all major imaging and printer manufacturers have improved the energy efficiency of their products by more than one third between 2011 to 2014. According to channelbiz.co.uk, the Voluntary Agreement (VA), developed by EuroVAprint and approved by the European Commission, requires manufacturers to comply with a strict set of design and...
Cartridge World has announced a partnership agreement with Static Control Components. Under the agreement, Static Control becomes an Approved Supplier of non-branded imaging products to the global Cartridge World network. The move recognizes the almost universal use of Static Control products within the Cartridge World network, and brings all franchisees back into compliance. Cartridge...
Eastman Kodak is on target to develop 3D technologies that will allow objects to be printed in minutes, rather than hours. The iconic imaging company has partnered with Carbon 3D to develop Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology for 3D printing. CLIP is said to be 25 to 100 times faster than conventional 3D...
Hubei Dinglong Chemicals Co., Ltd (Dinglong, China) is accelerating its integration strategy, focusing on its core product—color polymerized toners—to dominate the print consumables industry. According to its restructuring plan, Dinglong is set to purchase 100% stock shares in Hangzhou Qijie Technology Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Chaojun Technology Co., Ltd and Ningbo Flexitone New Material Co., Ltd...
Canon has reported leadership changes in the USA which will take immediate effect. Toyo Kuwamura is the new senior vice president and general manager for Canon U.S.A, while Yoshinori Shimono joins the company as senior vice president of Canon U.S.A in the finance and accounting division. Kuwamura, who succeeds Junichi Yoshitake, has spent over...
Industry veteran Charlie Fitzgerald (pictured) has joined Static Control as Business Development Manager, based at Sanford, North Carolina. Fitzgerald has more than 20 years of experience in sales leadership and business development in the imaging supplies industry. Previously, he served as the National Sales Director at Mitsubishi Kagaku Imaging Corporation, and the Vice President...
UniNet has released new toner formulas and components for use in three printer series. The newly released Absolute Black® toner & components can be used in Samsung Pro Xpresss SL-M 4580 Multifunction (MFP) monochrome printer series. UniNet notes that the Samsung Pro Xpresss SL-M 4580 MFP is “rated at 47ppm and designed to handle...
