On August 8, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. hosted a ceremony to mark the official ground breaking on the expansion of its Ramsey, NJ, headquarters. Rick Taylor, president and CEO of Konica Minolta, led the ceremony, which was attended by federal, state, and local government officials; representatives from industry trade associations; chamber of commerce members;
Metrofuser, the Elizabeth, NJ-based laser printer parts manufacturer and distributor that marked its 15th anniversary earlier this year (see “Metrofuser Celebrates 15 Years in Business”), announced this week that it plans to embark on an acquisition strategy targeting the “supplier micro market” in the United States valued at about $40 million to $50 million. The announcement said
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. continues to expand the scope of its business offerings with yet another acquisition. On July 2, the New Jersey-based company announced that it has acquired MWA Intelligence, Inc. (MWA), an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider and value-added reseller (VAR) based in Scottsdale, AZ. Konica Minolta says the acquisition
Sensient Imaging Technologies, a global company that develops and manufactures digital inks for textile printing and for other applications, announced it has added new warehousing and distribution capabilities in Turkey to keep up with the growing digital textile printing market there. Sensient said digital printing in the Turkish textile industry has been increasing rapidly in
On June 25, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced that it has acquired America Business Machines (ABM) of Houston, TX. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Sharp states that it acquired ABM to expand its direct regional sales coverage. In March, the company acquired Illinois-based ZLan Partners to expand its
On June 18, Retail Inkjet Solutions (RIS) announced a huge win for the company. French retail chain Auchan Retail France will roll out RIS InkCenter inkjet refilling services at all of its hypermarkets in France. While RIS has been adding retail partners steadily, including many in France in recent years, the agreement with Auchan is
On May 9, Canon Inc. announced that it has concluded a stock purchase agreement to acquire BriefCam Ltd., a developer and marketer of video content analysis (VCA) software that utilizes proprietary Video Synopsis technology. Canon says the transaction will be completed after it is cleared by regulatory authorities. The deal is part of Canon’s Excellent
Following a yearlong trial in a handful of store locations, the largest retail distributor in France has signed an agreement to purchase more inkjet cartridge refilling equipment from Carlsbad, CA-based Retail Inkjet Solutions (RIS). E.Leclerc is a cooperative of retailers and supermarkets with 681 stores in seven European countries offering a wide range of consumer
On April 30, Sanford, NC-based Static Control Components announced that it has opened a new distribution center in Wilmer, TX, just outside Dallas. The new facility allows one-day delivery to customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and regions of Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana. “This new warehouse will help us continue to expand throughout the region. Our ability
On April 4, Seiko Epson Corporation and Epson Singapore Pte. Ltd. announced the opening of a new Epson sales subsidiary and office in Vietnam. Epson held an event marking the official opening of the new office at the Hotel Nikko Saigon. The new subsidiary, Epson Vietnam Co., Ltd., began operations on April 1. Epson had
