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HP denies sale of EDS

Sale of HP’s outsourcing business is not being considered, states OEM. CRN reports that HP has denied rumours that it has been exploring options to sell its outsourcing business Electronic Data Systems (EDS), which the OEM acquired in 2008 for $13.9 billion (€10.7...

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Konica Minolta named in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OEM listed in World index for the first time in recognition of sustainable practices. Industry Analysts reports that Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index “in recognition of its economic, environmental and social...

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HP amongst companies claimed to be tax skirting

Senate hearing details tax avoidance practices claimed to be used by HP and Microsoft, amongst others. Seattle Times reports that HP was used as an example of a company that uses “aggressive tactics” to avoid US taxes by “shifting profits offshore”. At a US Senate...

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HP to lose nearly $9 billion

OEM to see “record loss” after charge made against its earnings for last quarter. Lompoc Record reports that the OEM is set to lose “nearly $9 billion” (€7.3 billion) due to the charge, which was a result of a recent writedown in value of HP’s services business due to...

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HP awarded more refill patents

HP has been awarded with two refill patents, relating to both “a method of refilling a used inkjet cartridge” and “a method of introducing ink into an ink cartridge”, following their successful application for an anti-remanufacturing patent pertaining to an ink tank that can prevent refill or remanufacturing.

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Independent cartridge remanufacturer speaks of benefits

Small business owner Jim Milligan talks about his cartridge remanufacturing business and benefits of reusing toner cartridges. Jim Milligan of Harrisburg, Illinois discusses how he has adapted his business, Milligan’s Office Machines, to “go green” by remanufacturing...

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InkWay USA claims success over Founder program

Subsidiary of Greene Concepts sells almost 50 percent of Founding Positions of new network marketing tool for ink. Following the company’s announcement that promised to “revolutionise [the] ink market”, InkWay USA, a subsidiary of Greene Concepts and producer of home...

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The Green Printer Company receives Rosebud loan

The Lancashire-based printer refurbishment specialist has received a loan of £50,000 from Rosebud Business Finance. The Green Printer Company’s Colin Relfe has spoken with The Recycler on the company’s successful application and award of the Lancashire County...

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