Aiming to Further Expand Its Core Office Equipment Business in the High-Growth Market Konica Minolta Establishes a Sales Subsidiary in India
Tokyo (August 25, 2010) -- Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce that it has established a wholly-owned office equipment sales subsidiary in India.
Background and purpose of the new company
Konica Minolta has been distributing its office equipment in India through local distributors in the past years. In light of the rapid economic growth in India, it became essential to formulate a sales strategy to better meet the specific needs in the Indian market. With this awareness, Konica Minolta decided to establish the new subsidiary in India to make committed efforts to increase sales in this promising market. Through the new subsidiary, Konica Minolta aims to increase customer satisfaction and reinforce its ability to develop businesses locally by strengthening marketing; enhancing and expanding the existing sales network; exploiting new sales channels; and improving customer service.
The establishment of the new subsidiary in India is meant as part of the global strategy of the Konica Minolta Group to increase profitability and growth potential in newly emerging markets.
Konica Minolta Delivers Fast Output Speed and Small Footprint with the bizhub 20 and bizhub 20P
Ramsey, N.J. - August 9, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced the availability of the bizhub® 20 Series of A4 Monochrome Printers, designed to reduce overall costs and drive office efficiencies while offering a small footprint. The bizhub 20 all-in-one (AIO) combines printing, copying, faxing and color scanning capabilities, while the bizhub 20P laser printer specializes in easing the print-load of small workgroups.
With the bizhub 20 and bizhub 20P devices, users can focus on reducing the overall cost of running a business by intelligently deploying the right mix of MFPs and printers for their office needs. Using monochrome printers for everyday tasks, while employing an appropriate number of MFPs for jobs that require them, allows for a more efficient use of printing resources. The bizhub 20 and bizhub 20P print at speeds up to 32 pages per minute and come with initial toner capacity of an 8,000 page yield, offering an advantage over competition when comparing total cost of ownership (TCO).
The bizhub 20 AIO is a great fit for many business environments, offering scan-to-FTP, scan-to-Email, and scan-to-SMB to share files more easily. Combining essential business functions in one space-saving design, the device can be centralized for small offices by placing it locally on an individual's desk, or in small workgroups in mid- and large-sized businesses, while perfectly complementing higher-volume A3 devices. Both devices can be used in many business environments including General Manufacturing, Real Estate, Finance, Religious, Professional, Nonprofit Organizations, Education, Legal, Healthcare, General Office/Corporate environments, and many more.
Konica Minolta Reforms Production Printing Business Aiming for Further Expansion
Tokyo (July 29, 2010)- Konica Minolta Group will reform its organization in pursuit of further strengthening competitiveness and expanding applications in its production printing business - a segment positioned as our priority business.
Outline of the Reform
Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. (Konica Minolta BT), and Konica Minolta Medical & Graphics, Inc. (Konica Minolta MG) have decided to spin-off graphic imaging business of Konica Minolta MG and transfer it to Konica Minolta BT as of October 1, 2010. Domestic sales companies, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Japan Co. Ltd-a subsidiary of Konica Minolta BT, and Konica Minolta Graphic Imaging Japan Co., Ltd.-a subsidiary of Konica Minolta MG, will integrate on the same day.
Purpose of the Reform
Konica Minolta Group is widely involved in various businesses including office equipment, optical devices, medical systems and measuring instruments. Among these business segments, the production printing segment, targeting commercial printing and in-house printing as its major markets, is expected to further grow in the future. In the MANAGEMENT POLICY <09 - 10> formulated last year, production printing is defined as a strategic field which supports one of the basic policies, “Achieving Strong Growth.”
Automated Solution Increases Profitability and Lowers Cost While Increasing Speed
Ramsey, N.J. - July 22, 2010 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, announced today that PIP Printing of Burlington, NC (PIP Printing) has chosen Konica Minolta's award-winning bizhub PRO® 6501, bizhub PRO C6500 and bizhub PRO 1050e Digital Presses to enhance both its traditional and digital printing operation and deliver a full line of integrated marketing services. With the adoption of three Konica Minolta systems, PIP Printing has been able to automate work to drive down costs and more quickly deliver jobs to customers, leveraging device redundancy so downtime is never an issue.
VDP and QR Code Technology
With the addition of the bizhub systems, PIP Printing is delivering turn-key customized campaigns to its customers through services such as creative design, variable data printing (VDP), QR Codes, data management, direct marketing response metrics and social media management. In addition, PIP is enhancing its output quality in several important vertical markets including Pharmaceutical, Non-Profits, Real Estate and Legal.
The ability to connect consumers with a business has changed due to digital technology, with endless possibilities now available. For example, through the use of a mobile tag such as a QR Code, a link is produced through a program that creates a printable 2D barcode. When it is scanned with a code-reading equipped Smartphone, it can take a user to Website, product video, personalized URL, coupon or offer, event promotion, business contact, Email address or other location that offers the customer something unique. High speed digital printing combined with the need for on-the-spot information is how PIP Burlington partners with Konica Minolta to keep up with and exceed customer demands.
Price Point Coupled with Excellent Performance Makes bizhub PRO 1200 an Easy Choice
Ramsey, N.J. – July 22, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop announced today that the Sir Speedy of Nashville, Tenn. (Sir Speedy) has chosen Konica Minolta’s award-winning bizhub PRO® 1200 Monochrome Digital Press, which is providing its customers the perfect balance of price and performance while allowing them to successfully and cost-effectively grow their businesses regardless of the turbulent economy.
Personalized Campaigns Across Verticals
With the addition of the bizhub PRO 1200 system, Sir Speedy is delivering turn-key, customized campaigns to its customers through services such as creative design, variable data printing (VDP), data management and direct marketing response metrics. In addition, Sir Speedy is enhancing its ability to personalize products such as manuals and training booklets in several important vertical markets including Manufacturing, Utilities, High-Technology and Government. Sir Speedy selected Konica Minolta from among multiple solutions due to its ability to balance high-quality digital imaging with an excellent price point. In addition, Sir Speedy did not have to incur the cost of additional software while increasing output rip speed and solution flexibility.
"Our challenge was to maintain high quality digital imaging with a capital expense that allowed competitive pricing for our clients," said Charlie Brown, President and Owner, Sir Speedy Nashville. ”With the bizhub PRO 1200, we have been able to reduce digital monochrome expenses by 27 percent without any impact on quality or productivity while helping our customers grow their businesses, which is the ultimate sign of success.”
Monochrome Professionals for Corporate Workflows – the Konica Minolta bizhub 423 Series
Konica Minolta especially developed its new A3 multifunctional products for modern offices in which colour output is not always required, but colour input is essential. Therefore, the bizhub models 223, 283, 363 and 423 offer comprehensive monochrome copying, printing and faxing together with versatile colour scanning functions. Combined with Konica Minolta’s software applications the new office systems are the ideal tools for efficient document capture and distribution workflows. This helps to save time and reduce costs for workgroups and departments in virtually any corporate environment, for example in accounting, controlling and personnel.
“The new bizhub 423 family raises the bar for monochrome office equipment. Delivering award winning features of our office colour range, including high speed colour scanning, advanced security and seamless network integration. These products bridge the gap between monochrome and colour workflows,” said Reese Malcolm, Product Manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia.
As true A3 MFPs the bizhub 423 series – comprising the models bizhub 223, 283, 363 and 423 – delivers full office communication with monochrome printing, copying and faxing as well as colour scanning. Output speeds range from 22 to 42 pages per minute, enhancing existing fleets with the appropriate capabilities. With its versatile scanning features the new bizhubs make separate scan stations obsolete. All four devices scan up to 70 originals per minute in both colour and monochrome. The standard scanning functionalities include scan-to-email, FTP, SMB, Box, USB and TWAIN. Of course the new multifunctional devices process all relevant formats, such as JPEG, TIFF, PDF, compact PDF, XPS and compact XPS.
Konica Minolta Announces Two New Print-for-Pay Service Options
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., a provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, tannounced a strategic partnership with ITC Systems, Inc. to offer new technology for charging capabilities on Konica Minolta’s color or monochrome bizhub multifunctional products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). ITC Systems, a major provider of cost recovery solutions, offers a variety of industry-leading solutions for cash, credit card, store value cards and account-based systems, and is available for the first time in the digital printing industry on any compatible device from Konica Minolta.
With this new agreement, Konica Minolta customers have greater flexibility with customer charge options in environments including college campuses, retail stores and anywhere a Managed Print Solution is required. ITC Systems’ leading edge technology features the ability to charge for scanning to USB as well as printing from USB.
“By being the first manufacturer to deliver this comprehensive market-leading technology to customers, Konica Minolta is making it possible for any copy/print-for-pay environment to streamline its charge options,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Through our partnership with ITC Systems, we can offer an industry-first solution with a wide range of cost capabilities for all MFP functions, which offers our copy/print-for-pay customers a new reason to count on Konica Minolta for all their digital imaging solutions and needs.”
Konica Minolta Announces Two New Print-for-Pay Service Options
Ramsey, N.J. – July 8, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced a strategic partnership with ITC Systems, Inc. to offer new technology for charging capabilities on Konica Minolta’s color or monochrome bizhub® multifunctional products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). ITC Systems, a major provider of cost recovery solutions, offers a variety of industry-leading solutions for cash, credit card, store value cards and account-based systems, and is available for the first time in the digital printing industry on any compatible device from Konica Minolta.
With this new agreement, Konica Minolta customers have greater flexibility with customer charge options in environments including college campuses, retail stores and anywhere a Managed Print Solution is required. ITC Systems’ leading edge technology features the ability to charge for scanning to USB as well as printing from USB.
“By being the first manufacturer to deliver this comprehensive market-leading technology to customers, Konica Minolta is making it possible for any copy/print-for-pay environment to streamline its charge options,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Through our partnership with ITC Systems, we can offer an industry-first solution with a wide range of cost capabilities for all MFP functions, which offers our copy/print-for-pay customers a new reason to count on Konica Minolta for all their digital imaging solutions and needs.”
Konica Minolta Delivers Superior Color and Full Functionality with First A4 Color MFP
Ramsey, N.J. – July 7, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced the availability of the bizhub® C35, Konica Minolta's first color A4 Multifunctional Product (MFP – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). Combining compact design with full-functionality and advanced input/output capabilities, the bizhub C35 meets the needs of demanding work environments from small workgroups to large- and medium-sized organizations.
Offering fast output speeds of up to 31 pages per minutes (ppm) in color and monochrome and first printout in under 13 seconds, the bizhub C35 incorporates a variety of standard advanced features for higher productivity including: a reversing auto document feeder, auto duplexing of stock up to 110 lb. index, and a high-capacity 120 GB hard disk drive for on-board digital document storage. The bizhub C35 also adds sophisticated document security features (user authentication/restriction, encrypted PDF, HDD overwrite, HDD encryption) that ensure documents are safe, and document management tools that today’s digital era customer demands.
"Introducing our first A4 color MFP is part of our commitment to ensuring that customers can count on Konica Minolta for a comprehensive approach to satisfying all their digital imaging needs," said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "Whether as a standalone system or to complement a larger deployment of A3 systems throughout an organization, the bizhub C35 delivers an unmatched range of standard features and the market-leading performance expected of the Konica Minolta product line.”
New Konica Minolta Campaign Expands Awareness for bizhub Brand
Ramsey, N.J. and Glastonbury, Conn. – June 29, 2010 – Cronin and Company, a full-service marketing communications agency, has launched a new advertising campaign for Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) <http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/> to continue to build awareness and momentum for their award-winning line of bizhub® color multifunctional products <http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/subcategories/os_colormfp.html> (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). The campaign features two 30-second television spots that will air on national networks including CBS Sports’ coverage of the PGA Tour.
Office business solutions are changing every day and Konica Minolta is staying ahead of the curve,” said Steve Wolfberg, Partner, President, and Chief Creative Officer for Cronin. “These spots demonstrate that in a fun, memorable and engaging way.”
In the first spot, entitled “Back in the Day,” a “Rookie” employee is getting ready for a meeting. He starts to get heckled by more senior employees who talk about how things were done, “back in the day” prior to Konica Minolta technologies being installed. The second spot, “When I was Your Age” features the same “Rookie” from the first campaign. He is printing a presentation when several other employees walk over and start talking about other business solutions they used when they were his age (i.e. fax machines, floppy discs, scanners) and how easy life has become now that only one machine is needed.
