The largest manufacturer of aftermarket imaging items and components opened its new distribution centre for the Germany, Austria and Switzerland region today.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is trying to assess whether IT suppliers including HP are “shutting smaller vendors out of the market”, with any action taken a potential opportunity for companies associated with the aftermarket.

The Post Office in Darwen, Lancashire is teaming up with the franchise to offer cartridge refilling. Lancashire Telegraph reported that the Post Office, based in The Circus in Darwen, has teamed up with Cartridge World to “save computer users time and money” in terms...

The OEM has purchased DPS Business Centre in the Northern Territory. ProPrint reported that Ricoh had decided to purchase the distributor, based in Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia. The company, DPS Business Centre, distributes both printers and...

As OEM targets 20 percent growth this year, it announces plans to open new showrooms in the Middle East and Africa region. 100 showrooms are expected to be opened by Canon across the Middle East and East Africa by the end of this year as the company forecasts growth...

OEM encourages recycling of printers and toner cartridges as part of environmental solutions. The Malay Mail reports that Ricoh Malaysia Sdn Bhd plans to maintain its green efforts, claiming that it has adopted the use of green technology for 15 years and “is one of...

OEM launches loyalty programme allowing customers to redeem points for buying Xerox-branded printer supplies. Stating that “using genuine Xerox supplies is a smart business decision, as it protects the equipment and ensures years of reliable operation and quality...

New invention allows printer to operate using a butane and propane torch. Übergizmo reports on the new method of inkjet printing using fire, with the introduction of a graphic butane and propane torch printer. The FireWriter 1.0 inkjet printer is “built with...

Ray Lane steps down from position of chairman, along with two other board members. Industry Analysts reports that HP chairman Ray Lane has resigned after pressure from stockholders who are unimpressed with the company’s recent financial struggles. Two other board...

The trade association’s Annual General Meeting will take place on 25 April. UKCRA’s Annual General Meeting, which follows meetings held in September and December 2012, will allow members of the association to meet at the Novotel Coventry Hotel in Exhall to discuss the...