China’s Printer Industry Struggles with Supply, Demand Challenges
In the first quarter, both the supply and demand sides of the printer market in China were “blocked,” and the entire 2022 year may not be better.
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Xerox Awarded $164 Million Managed Print Services Contract
New contract is second large U.S. government contract Xerox has been awarded this year.
Difficult Fiscal Year for Konica Minolta, But Company Forecasts Recovery
Konica Minolta of Japan today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year…
Strong Growth for Fujifilm’s Fiscal Year, But Earnings Slow in Latest Quarter
Also reports that it plans to use overseas sites and sales centers for expanding Fujifilm Business Innovation sales.
Solid Growth for Sharp’s Fiscal Year, But Recent Quarters Affected by Supply-Chain Challenges
Sharp Corporation of Japan today released results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter…
Ricoh Reports Sharp Improvement for Fiscal Year, Posts Upbeat Forecast
Ricoh Company of Japan today announced financial results for its full year and fourth quarter, with both ending on March......
This Week in Imaging: The Fast-Growing Printer Company You Probably Never Heard Of
That would likely be Pantum International, a Chinese printer company owned by Ninestar Corporation.
New Survey Shows Difficulty Finding Employees is Number-One Copier Dealer Challenge
Other main issue is the disrupted supply chain, with back-orders up to eight-times the normal number.
Fujifilm Business Innovation Expands into Office-Printer Market in Mexico
Company indicates it may also expand into other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
Kyocera Reports Strong Earnings, Record Revenue for Full Year
Firm reports increases for revenue, operating profit, and net income, including for its Document Solutions business.
It’s Official: Ricoh Acquires Fujitsu’s Document-Scanner Business
Acquisition said to be part of company’s focus on becoming a digital-services company; will also seek to expand alliance with Fujitsu.
Konica Minolta Lowers Full-Year Forecast, Warns of Losses
Firm cites difficulty in recovering investment in MOBOTIX video-surveillance business, and supply constraints for office MFPs, production printers, and IT equipment.
Canon Reports Revenue, Earnings Increases Despite Supply Constraints
Despite constraints, posts fifth consecutive quarter of sales growth.
Challenging First Quarter for Xerox, Reports Loss and Lower Revenue
Company reports large equipment backlog and lower equipment installations, but says it will benefit from workers increasingly returning to the office, less supply constraints.
This Week in Imaging: A Look at Document-Imaging Companies’ Hybrid-Workplace Solutions
From desktop printers, laptops, PCs, and remote-conferencing solutions, to cloud connectivity and remote device management, document-imaging companies are providing advanced solutions for the hybrid-workplace era.
Sharp Announces Next-Generation Advanced and Essentials Color MFPs
New features include available Bitdefender virus protection, enhanced cloud connectivity, and new document-finishing options.
