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Konica Minolta named a ‘Leader’

Konica Minolta has been specifically address environ- these changes, the
named a ‘Leader’ in the IDC mental and social issues. Company will strengthen its
MarketScape: Worldwide Using these baseline stand- system to accelerate the
Sustainability Programs and ards, Konica Minolta strategic implementation in
Services Hardcopy 2023 assesses its products via a each of the Strengthening
Vendor Assessment (doc three-step ranking system. Business, Maintaining
#US49892223, December Profit Business and
2023). The IDC Since the Sustainable Direction-changing
MarketScape states that Solutions Certification Business defined in the
“Organizations should con- System was implemented in Medium-term Business
sider Konica Minolta when 2019, these solutions have Plan.
looking for a supplier that is accounted for 77% of total
taking decisive actions to Konica Minolta named a ‘Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape group sales. The new structure will
reduce climate impact while expertise in imaging, data own operations and to make Konica Minolta, Inc. is a clarify the authority and
promoting the effective use processing, and data-based its products from more than Japanese multinational tech- responsibilities of Senior
of resources for customers decision making, to help its 90% circulated resources nology company headquar- Vice President & Executive
and within its own supply customers and partners to (recycled materials and bio- tered in Marunouchi, Officer and Corporate Vice
chain.” resolve their specific sus- materials) by 2050. Chiyoda, Tokyo, with offices President. The businesses
The report gives a number tainability needs. The IDC MarketScape in 49 countries worldwide. will be reorganized into
of specific strengths in nam- The report also highlights report also underlines three segments: Business
ing Konica Minolta as a that the use of digitized con- Ko nica Minol ta’s Konica Minolta has spun off Technologies Business,
‘Leader’, such as a philoso- tent and automated work- business units into separate Industrial Business and
phy that it can create eco- flows helps customers gain Sustainable Solutions companies. Recently Konica Imaging Solution Business.
nomic and social value additional benefits in terms Certification System and its Minolta, Inc. announced a A Senior Vice President &
through innovation to sup- of sustainability and that the ability to identify and certify new organizational struc- Executive Officer will be
port sustainability. This company aims to achieve net a range of products and ser- ture and its leadership team, assigned responsibility for
includes Konica Minolta’s zero carbon emissions in its vices that are designed to effective April 1, 2024. With each segment.
Signtrade achieves resounding success at FESPA Middle East

Signtrade achieved versary, provided a momen- world-renowned partners
resounding success at tous platform for the such as HP, SwissQPrint,
FESPA Middle East 2024. company to celebrate its long Mimaki, Handtop, Summa,
Hosted at the Dubai term industry partnerships Epilog, Gravotech, TPS,
Exhibition Center from and showcase its prowess in TigerTec, EtchCut and
January 29th to 31st, this
was industry renowned diverse industries, including ST-Tec. The extensive mate-
FESPA’s Middle East debut. signage, packaging, textiles, rial portfolio, featuring 3M,
As the founding exhibitor art, and architecture. Metamark, Starflex,
and Platinum Sponsor, Adopting a user-centered LucoLED, and more, high-
Signtrade demonstrated approach, Signtrade capti- lighted Signtrade’s dedica-
unwavering commitment to vated visitors with inspiring tion to quality and diversity.
innovation, sustainability, Signtrade demonstrated unwavering commitment at the event applications, emphasizing There were many show-
and industry leadership. innovative end-to-end cut- forging high-end opportuni- the practicality and innova- stoppers within the
Signtrade presented the ting-edge product line and ties, as witnessed by the clo- tion inherent in its portfolio. Signtrade Pavilion, with
largest booth at the exhibi- Throughout the event, SwissQPrint’s Kudu stealing
tion, spanning more than turnkey sustainable solu- sure of 150+ successful
1200 square meters. This tions.Signtrade proudly deals, cementing Signtrade’s Signtrade, alongside the spotlight. Kudu achieved
expansive space served as a hosted over 5000+ potential position as an industry esteemed partners, con- an impressive 304 m² per
dynamic representation of customers during the 3-day leader. ducted live demos and prod- hour output with 10 versatile
world-leading industry exhibition. The dynamic The exhibition, coinciding uct presentations, unveiling color channels, including
brands and showcased their space served as a hub for with Signtrade’s 35th anni- the latest innovations from neon pink and neon yellow.

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