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PC shipments slow in Russia

Second quarter shipments continue to slow as mobile devices gain share. IDC has reported that the volume of PC shipments in Russia during 2Q13 fell by 37.3 percent year-on-year to a total of 2.47 million units; with the notebook market contracting 45.3 percent...

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One trillion pages printed using Katun toners

US compatibles supplier estimates total number of pages its various toner brands have produced, as it plans to release over 150 new products this year. Katun Corporation announced its estimate of one trillion pages, which the company believes have been produced using...

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MKIC/Future Graphics relocates corporate headquarters

Toner and OPC manufacturer and distributor for the aftermarket announces new premises in Glendale, California, as it increases service levels. MKIC, also known as Future Graphics, has announced that it has relocated its corporate headquarters to downtown Glendale,...

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Indian court lowers VAT on printer cartridges and toners

Tax lowered from 14.5 percent to five percent as Madras High Court recognises cartridges and toners as computer peripherals. CRN reports that Madras High Court has recognised printer cartridges and toners as computer peripherals rather than their previous...

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Shopper’s shock at WH Smith inkjet cartridge prices

Man tells of disbelief at discovering inkjet cartridges sold at almost double the RRP price set by HP. Lytham St Annes Express reports that John Ogden of Lytham, Lancashire, was drawn to a ‘buy one get one free’ offer on HP inkjet cartridges in a WH Smith store, but...

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Dell introduces new MFPs to South Africa

OEM launches three MFPs and expands its PC portfolio. ITWeb reports on Dell’s release of the B1165nfw and B1265dfw multifunction printers for the South African market, as the OEM updates its consumer and commercial PC portfolio in the region. The MFPs are said to...

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Epson revises first half and full year outlook

OEM announces newly revised financial results outlook as well as announcing non-operating expenses. Among the revisions of Epson’s financial results, which had initially been announced in April, is the expectation for net sales and income in each category to exceed...

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Remanufacturing an opportunity for private equity

Role of private equity in aftermarket discussed at ReMaTec2013 exhibition. CRR reports that the potential for private equity (PE) to have a role in the aftermarket and remanufacturing industry was explored at the ReMaTec2013 remanufacturing exhibition, which took...

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