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Comment ~ Issue 238 (29 Oct 2012)

It’s hanging in the wind The inclusion of an emissions test in the latest version of the Nordic White Swan has been complicated and has divided the industry. For each voice speaking in protest and dissent, there is another in support and reverence and each equally...

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Sensient Technologies Q3 report show growth

Color Group sees slight decrease in revenue, but increase in operating income and margin over 2011 results. Sensient Technologies has reported increases across the board for Q3 2012, noting an increase in revenue, operating income and earnings per share, reports Ink...

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Canon announces decline in printer sales

13 percent fall announced, although OEM states that multifunction devices continue to grow steadily. Canon has announced a 13 percent fall in printer sales, stating that demand for laser printers has evened off due to the global economic downturn, especially in...

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Redeem undergoes rebranding

Cartridge recycling and remanufacturing business rebranded ‘RETHINK Europe Ltd.’ under new direction. Rethink Europe Ltd., formerly Redeem, has announced its future plans to expand its printer cartridge recycling and remanufacturing business following new investment...

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Comment ~ Issue 237 (1 Oct 2012)

iPhone 5 As we go to press, the launch of iPhone 5 is in full swing, and sales are expected to surpass the sales of iPhone 4. In the run up to Christmas, sales will continue to grow and the old iPhones will gradually be redistributed within workplaces and families. It...

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Sharp to cut 11,000 jobs and sell assets

OEM announces $2.7 billion worth of assets to be sold, with 19 percent of workforce set to lose jobs. The Economic Times reports that Sharp has announced it will lay off 11,000 employees worldwide by the end of March 2014 and sell $2.7 billion (€2.1 billion) worth of...

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CBC’s Hartmut Lehmann on clones

Spheritone Project Manager Hartmut Lehmann speaks with The Recycler on clones and their effects on the industry. Clones continue to be a subject of significance to the aftermarket, and were a focus at the UKCRA conference held at Static Control Components Reading on...

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Nukote Mexico to be withdrawn from Canon complaint

Mexican company to be removed from the complaint due to both the OEM and Commission’s inability to serve notice. Documents from the ITC (EDIS log-in required) have revealed that Nukote Internacional de Mexico (Nukote Mexico)  will be removed from Canon’s toner...

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