Laser printers maintained “steady growth”, while inkjet printer sales decreased. The OEM’s results saw MFD and laser printer sales continue to grow as the overall market for inkjet printers decreased, due to “the increase in consumption tax in Japan”. Net sales fell...
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Nigerian Cartridge World franchise profiled
Store owners discuss cartridge refilling market in Nigeria. An article by New Telegraph featured a profile of a Cartridge World franchise based in Nigeria, with the store’s owners – brothers Olamide and Damilola Kolade – explaining how the business works and what the...
Van Klaveren will not close for summer
The cartridge collector and broker is going to stay open throughout the summer period. Van Klaveren stated that “our business” of “collection, sorting, checking and selling” empty printer cartridges to the aftermarket, as well as the collection and other tasks...
Lexmark 2Q14 results exceed forecasts
While OEM’s earnings fell 88 percent, adjusted results were better than expected, leading to an increased outlook for the year. Market Watch reported on Lexmark’s second quarter results, which showed that earnings fell 88 percent year-on-year due to the previous year...
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Ukraine consumables market declines
Market sees 13 percent contraction in ink and toner consumables volume as compatibles dominate.
HP claims over 75 percent of inkjets are made with recycled plastic
OEM discussed how it has helped “reduce environmental impact[s]”.
The Recycler announces new e-Newsletter
Monthly newsletter to focus on Africa, Middle East and Central Asia.
China to become world’s largest economy this year
Country is expected to lead the world’s economy by the end of 2014 for the first time since 1890. According to The Economist, China is to surpass the US as the world’s largest economy by the end of this year, with new data released on 30 April from the International...
Epson reports increases in yearly results
Inkjet printer shipments declined but sales and profits increased. The OEM announced that inkjet printer demand “contracted in North America and Japan” but “drifted sideways in Europe”, whilst large-format printer sales “were brisk for popularly-priced models” and...
Lexmark products receive Mopria certification
Several of the OEM’s product lines receive certification for delivering simple wireless printing from Mopria-certified mobile devices. Biz Community reported that Lexmark, which is an executive member of the Mopria Alliance, has received Mopria certification across...