The latest statistics seem to show the strongest monthly growth since the end of 2010. BBC News reported on the figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which suggest that manufacturing output rose 1.9 percent month-on-month in June after declines...
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Static Control produces universal cartridge packaging system
The system includes boxes, airbags and labels. The largest manufacturer of aftermarket imaging systems and components has released a universal cartridge packaging system for use with over 300 cartridges, including five boxes, five airbags and one “easy-to-use” label....
KMP releases compatible Brother inkjet cartridges
The manufacturer has produced alternatives for a range of Brother’s inkjet cartridges. The alternatives are designed to replace the LC-1240 cartridges, which are designed for use in Brother’s DCP-J525W, DCP-J725W, DCP-J925DW, MFC-J435W, MFC-J5910DW, MFC-J625DW and...
UTec releases compatible OKI cartridges
The distributor and manufacturer has produced an alternative for OKI’s C610 laser cartridges. The cartridges are designed for use in the OEM’s C610N, C610DN and C610DTN machines, with UTec stating that each of the models generates “excellent print-out quality at a...
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“Patent war” coming over printer patent trolls
A Dutch legal news site speculates on the possibility of a “patent war” between OEMs and patent “trolls”. The article, from Docufacts.nl and written by Johan Kosters, states that “in recent weeks, [there have been] more and more reports in the foreign press about...
Brother International signs distribution partner for Saudi Arabia
Hoshan Company Limited will distribute OEM’s range of printing and solutions products across Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). AMEinfo.com reports that Brother International (Gulf) FZE has signed a strategic distributor partnership with integrated workplace solutions...
Remanufactured cartridge supplier sees profit
Vital Products, Inc. announces increased sales and profits as it ends its final quarter for its fiscal year. The California-based business-to-business supplier of remanufactured and compatible cartridges has celebrated a year of growth as it reaches the end of its...
New online ink and toner store owner discusses business
Owner of UpCycle Ink explains reasons and processes behind starting up online remanufactured cartridge business. The Advertiser-Tribune.com reports on the new business venture of Audrey Jackson of Tiffin, Ohio, who decided to set up an online ink and toner store...
China’s manufacturing activity slows in May
HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falls to lowest level since October, indicating decline in domestic and external demand.
Brother launches SMB-friendly printers
OEM encourages in-house printing with new MFC-9000 series of desktop all-in-one printers. Small Business Trends reports on the release of Brother USA’s new series of printers aimed at the small business market and designed to offer a high quality, inexpensive printing...