According to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker, including inkjet, laser, and SDM, the 2022Q1 overall market recorded a 13.9% year-on-year and 22.8% quarter-on-quarter decline.

Bangladesh’s hardcopy peripherals market records improved performance amidst the 3rd COVID-19 wave and grows by 44.3% YoY in 1Q22, reports IDC.

Following a review of the public and private non-binding proposals, the Board of Directors unanimously determined it is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders not to divest the consumer business.

Kyocera has announced a new partnership with PrintReleaf, the global certification system and software platform dedicated to automating reforestation to offset paper consumption.

Shield Guard is a cloud-based solution that offers remote MFP security monitoring and management.

Ricoh Europe announced the appointment of Nicola Downing as its new CEO.

Konica Minolta, Inc. has launched a one-year resilience programme for executive management, which the company said aims to maximise personal capabilities.

Officeworks has been recognised for outstanding achievements in sustainability-focused operations.

Canon Production Printing and Canon Inc. announced the acquisition of UK-based packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale, with the aim of strengthening its label and packaging business, and creating opportunities for future developments.

Having turned down the Voluntary Agreements proposal for imaging equipment, the European Commission has proposed new rules and guidelines which will go to greater lengths in order to achieve the objectives outlined by the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), which the voluntary agreement failed to do.