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Canon introduces new imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFPs

Two series of MFPs launched for light production and high-volume offices. Industry Analysts reports on the release of Canon’s new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9200 PRO series of MFPs, designed for light production and central reprographics departments (CRD); and the...

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Lexmark R&D investment lowest in eight years

OEM’s first quarter spending on research and development declines 15.6 percent year-on-year. Kentucky.com reports that Lexmark’s spending on R&D in the first quarter of 2013 was the lowest amount in over eight years at $81.6 million (€62 million), compared to...

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Kodak announces post-bankruptcy plans

OEM to sell film and printing businesses and focus on selling printing equipment and services. BBC News reports that Kodak is expecting to exit bankruptcy by July or later, emerging as a “commercial imaging firm”, with the company securing a deal at the end of April...

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Warehouse fire leads to chemical spill of printer ink

Fire at warehouse in India storing printer cartridges and ink leads to potentially harmful chemicals flowing into nearby river. Times of India reports that a “mysterious blaze” at a warehouse which purportedly stocked “chemicals, ink cartridges, solvents, cosmetics,...

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Global IT spending estimated to reach $3.7 trillion

Gartner raises IT spending estimates, indicating 4.2 percent growth over 2012 figures. Economic Times reports that worldwide IT spending has been predicted to see a bigger increase in growth in 2013 than previously estimated, according to technology research firm...

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Lexmark acquires healthcare software company

OEM announces $45 million acquisition of Minneapolis-based Acuo Technologies. Kentucky.com reports that Lexmark has acquired healthcare software company Acuo Technologies for $45 million (€34 million) in the OEM’s sixth technology acquisition since mid-2010. Acuo...

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Messe Frankfurt achieves highest ever sales

Trade show event organiser sees increase in sales both in Frankfurt and outside of Germany. Messe Frankfurt, the event organiser behind the Remanexpo aftermarket trade shows, has announced that it achieved its highest ever level of sales during 2012 with a new record...

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