The online cartridge retailer and remanufacturer spoke about the challenges of “attaining profitability” and “pursuing profitable growth”. Internet Retailer interviewed LD’s founder and CEO Aaron Leon as part of a feature on web-only retail, with the “requirement to...
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HP board approves split
The OEM’s board of directors has officially approved the split into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. In a press release, the OEM reported on the board’s approval of the OEM’s split - announced last October - into two separate companies, Hewlett Packard...
German aftermarket company sponsors sailing team
Cartridge collector and broker Geldfuermuell sponsored a sailing team in Germany during a recent championship.
JTA submits new WEEE compliance fee proposal
The group of electrical associations has asked to operate the WEEE compliance fee again for 2016. The JTA (Joint Trade Associations) submitted its first proposal in September last year, and the mechanism, detailed by the JTA in October last year, incorporates a...
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Epson names Australian dealer for RIPS printers
The OEM has appointed Kayell Australia as its authorised dealer for the replaceable ink pack machines. Wide-Format Online reported on the announcement, which will see the imaging and print services specialists in Australia distribute and sell the RIPS (replaceable ink...
Explosion control system extended to cartridges
The R-IQR comprises an explosion panel, bursting sensor and quench module, which work to quench and retain any flames and burning material, “preventing their release into the surroundings”, while acting as a “vacuum beaker” and allowing cool air to enter in and create equilibrium, in turn saving “on adopting other expensive solutions”.
Fare ye well my good friend
Some of you might know that I am not technically gifted when it comes to the dark arts of ink refilling. On more than one occasion, the then-Mrs. C would get upset with ink on the walls, ink on the carpet, ink on the dining table, and ink in the dishwasher. I am not...
Western European HCP market sees “disappointing” quarter
IDC research showed that the market fell by 2.6 percent in shipments, with negative performances from both inkjet and laser.
CMYK Industries hires new Key Accounts Manager
Riaan Swart becomes Key Account Manager for Johannesburg in August. Swart’s appointment, effective from 3 August, will see him become Key Account Manager for Johannesburg (Greater Gauteng Region), and CMYK stated that with his appointment it “hopes to establish a...
Dirk Hünselar to leave OCP
The ink manufacturer’s Technical Support Manager is leaving the industry after over 11 years.