First quarter of 2013 results in 9.7 percent year-over-year growth, with 13.6 million units shipped. Mobile device shipments in Japan increased 9.7 percent in 1Q13 compared to the same quarter in 2012 as consumers continue to favour smartphones and tablets over PCs,...
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Lenovo leads PC market as US shipments stabilise
Second quarter of 2013 sees HP fall to second place in PC market, as shipments decrease less than expected. IDC has reported that worldwide PC shipments during 2Q13 came to 75.6 million units, a fall of 11.4 percent compared to the same quarter in 2012, although the...
First 3D printer to be sold on UK high street
Electronics specialist Maplin to be the first to sell Velleman K8200 3D printer in UK. Huffington Post reported that the UK will see the first 3D printer sold on its high street, with the Velleman K8200 3D printer being sold by Maplin for £699.99 ($1,055/€809). The...
Office Depot sells stake in Mexico business
Office solutions company closes sale of 50 percent stake in Mexican partner Gigante, as shareholders approve merger with OfficeMax. OPI reports that Office Depot has sold its 50 percent stake in Mexican partner firm Gigante, receiving around $550 million (€421.5...
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Totalpost receives Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade
UK franking machine cartridge manufacturer wins award for its growth in manufacturing and exporting. Totalpost has announced that it has seen accelerated growth within the franking machine ink cartridge production industry over the last three years, and as a result...
Static Control announces Indonesian distributor
Adiwarna Gemilang selected to distribute Static Control products in Indonesia. Aftermarket imaging systems and components manufacturer Static Control has announced that it has chosen Adiwarna Gemilang as its distributor for the Indonesian market. Commenting on the new...
1Q13 PC shipments fall 20.2 percent in EMEA
PC market continues decline in Europe, Middle East and Africa as consumers favour mobile devices. Street Insider reports that shipments of PCs decreased by 20.2 percent in the EMEA region during the first quarter of 2013, in-line with the overall global decline of PC...
247inktoner launches free toner cartridge recycling programme
Online cartridge supplier announces it is encouraging customers to recycle used cartridges with the launch of its new recycling scheme. 247inktoner has launched a toner cartridge recycling programme with the aim of better serving its customers whilst also helping to...
InfoTrends predicts business inkjet to represent 56 percent of all devices by 2016
Market research firm conducts study finding business inkjet is to increase in popularity over the coming years. Despite the common belief in the imaging industry that laser devices are most appropriate for workgroup office use while inkjet devices are better suited to...
ETIRA launches new website
European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association enhances website to provide up-to-date information for the aftermarket industry. ETIRA has launched a new website to enable its members and others in the aftermarket industry to keep up-to-date with the latest...