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China’s manufacturing growth stalls

The nation’s output has contracted for the first time in six months. Reuters reported on the reveal from HSBC/Markit’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which showed that growth in China’s manufacturer sector “stalled” this month, alongside output...

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Leasing alongside remanufacturing can help circular economy

CEO of leasing company states that leasing of products, alongside remanufacturing, can build a circular economy. Bill Stephenson, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of DLL (De Lage Landen), a “global provider of leasing, business and consumer finance solutions”,...

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Kenyan investment affected by counterfeiting

The African nation is seeing global firms close sites due to the issue of counterfeit products. AFK Insider reported on how counterfeiting is “hurting Kenya as [a] destination for global firms” after battery manufacturer Eveready’s subsidiary in East Africa closed its...

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Epson launches new WorkForce Pro range

The WorkForce Pro 5000 series features the newest PrecisionCore printhead technology, and is the first release of machines aimed at businesses to use the new printheads, which were announced last September.

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Protection against China counterfeiting discussed

Founder of law firm provides IP advice to companies looking to do business in China. In an article on law website Above the Law, Dan Harris, founding member of international law firm Harris Moure, outlines the hazards of doing business in China in terms of patent...

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Konica Minolta discusses Indian market

The OEM has announced an “aggressive growth strategy” for the Indian market. Financial Express reported on Konica Minolta India’s new strategy in the country, in which it aims to “strengthen its offerings and delivery mechanism”. The news outlet interviewed the OEM’s...

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Ink Factory awarded Google shopping certification

The online retailer has been chosen to join Google’s Certified Shops programme. In a press release, the company stated that it had been awarded the Google Certified Shops badge, which is awarded to ecommerce sites “that demonstrate a track record of on-time shipping...

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Fuji Xerox releases new machine in Asia-Pacific

The device is said to offer “professional quality and affordable versatility”, with its capabilities ranging from “basic office functions to high-value colour printing on diverse media”. It can also “enhance organisational productivity” by being capable of “professional finishing to facilitate business growth”, according to the OEM.

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Epson Ink Tank printers boost performance in India

CRN reported on an interview with Minoru Usui, President of Seiko Epson, who discussed the company’s growth in India’s printer market over the past few years, claiming that it has “beaten HP to become market leader”.

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