) July 24, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Better Buys for Business has named Konica Minolta a 2009 Editor's Choice Award winner for the following products: bizhub® C552, bizhub C652, bizhub PRO® 950 and bizhub PRO C6501P. Award selections were based on rigorous analysis of all current competitive models for inclusion in comprehensive product guides.

) July 28, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced Wirth Consulting has awarded three Gold Medal Awards to Konica Minolta in the recent Head2Head Comparison Report.

) June 4, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that the company will unveil a new security and document control software solution at the GSA Expo 2009 (Booth #2721) in San Antonio, Texas next week (June 9-11, 2009). The company will also be showcasing bizhub and magicolor products that demonstrate Konica Minolta's commitment to providing high quality and reliable solutions that also support global green initiatives.

) July 27, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that the bizhub PRO® C65hc was awarded the European Digital Press (EDP) Association Award for its dependable color and productivity, and brilliance in digital color. The EDP jury, consisting of experts in engineering, journalism and independent consulting, chose Konica Minolta's innovative printing system for its unsurpassed color reproduction as the best full color light production print system in the marketplace.

) September 9, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, announced that it will highlight the newest production print systems, including the recently launched bizhub PRO® 1200 Series, as well as innovative new technologies at PRINT 09 in Chicago starting this week (September 11-16, 2009). Show features include:

Konica Minolta Logo

) March 5, 2010 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today launched the bizhub® C652DS/C552DS Series of Color Multifunctional Products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system). With the availability of two finisher options, the bizhub C652DS and bizhub C552DS systems produce superior, cost-effective color when customers require it most while allowing for a multitude of output options.

) November 20, 2008 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that eCopy, Inc. has named the company a 2008 eCopy Office Equipment Channel Partners Best Practices Award winner in the category of Best Executive Sponsored Initiative in the United States and Europe.

) August 19, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced the receipt of the PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award for the magicolor® 1600W.

magicolor 1600W from Konica Minolta

"As a personal color laser, the Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W is an impressive beast," said PC Magazine.com in a recent product review. "It is a touch less expensive than its closest competition and a touch faster, and it offers higher-quality text."

) September 9, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today launched the bizhub PRO® 1200 Series of monochrome production print systems. Comprised of the bizhub PRO 1200, the bizhub PRO 1200P, and the bizhub PRO 1051, this high-end series is purpose-built to be a professional replacement for offset systems in the digital era.

) October 29, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO), the organization involved in the comprehensive global promotion of design, has awarded four 2009 Good Design Awards to the Konica Minolta Technology Center in the Network/Business and Public Sector Computers, Peripherals Category, including:

) September 15, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that KenMark Office Systems (KenMark) of Mashpee, Massachusetts, has joined Konica Minolta’s dealer channel. Founded in 1983, Ken Pedicini and Mark Braison established the company to provide everyday office needs to companies across Cape Cod and The Islands, as well as southeastern Massachusetts.

) September 9, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Konica Minolta’s award-winning bizhub PRO® C65hc with supporting technology from both CREO (IC-304 Plus Print Controller) and EFI (Fiery® IC-305 v3.0 server) has acquired PANTONE® Color approval and licensing thanks to its consistent color reproducibility conforming to that of the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM®.

) September 9, 2009 -- John Sullivan, President & CEO of A&A Office Systems (A&A) and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced A&A will now carry the full Konica Minolta product line alongside the Savin product line that they have prospered with for the past 25 years.

) November 20, 2008 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that it has won a bronze award for excellence from Brandon Hall, a leading independent expert in e-learning. The coveted award, in the Best Learning Team category, recognizes Konica Minolta's innovative and successful Outward Global Certification Program.

) June 8, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, and ActivIdentity™ Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTI), a global leader in strong authentication and credential management, today announced that they have co-developed a Personal Identification Verification (PIV)-Compliant Card System that increases security and document control for customers using multifunctional products (MFPs - print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system).

) September 23, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Rick Taylor, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Konica Minolta has been named "Executive of the Year" by Marketing Research Consultants (MRC), the industry group that publishes leading office equipment trade journals, The Cannata Report and LiveWire.

) June 24, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced BERTL® Inc (BERTL) has awarded two 2009 BERTL's Best Awards to the magicolor® 7450 II grafx.

) June 1, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, has been recognized as 2009 Supplier of the Year by Corporate United, a national Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) of Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies. For the third time, this prestigious award has been bestowed on Konica Minolta, having also been named Supplier of the Year in 2004 and 2006. The award was presented on May 14 at the annual Corporate United SYNERGY Conference in Chicago.

) September 9, 2009 -– Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that it has received the 2009 Supplier of the Year award from Allegra Network, the franchisor for the Allegra Print & Imaging, American Speedy Printing, Insty-Prints, Zippy Print and Speedy Printing print brands. The award was presented during Allegra Network’s recent convention in Chicago, Illinois on August 26-28, 2009.

) August 13, 2009 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, and the Gator Bowl Association announced today tickets and parking to the New Year’s Day Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Game will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 14, 2009.

Konica Minolta Gator Bowl

) October 6, 2008 -- Bob Carpenter, Publisher of Inside Lacrosse, announced today that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of imaging and networking technologies, has renewed its commitment as the title sponsor of the Face-Off Classic. The Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic will be played on Feb. 28, 2009, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

) October 8, 2009 -- Anaheim Arena Management, LLC, the management company for Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club, LLC announced today that they have formed a partnership with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), making them the exclusive provider of Office Printer Systems for the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and their home arena, the Honda Center, which is one of the premier entertainment and sports venues in the country.

) March 4, 2010 -- When Maryland-Duke, Princeton-Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame-Loyola go head to head during the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic on March 6, there will be 100 very special guests at M&T Stadium in Baltimore watching the games, thanks to title sponsor Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta).

Innovative New Print Systems on Exhibit at Booth #4816 at McCormick Place South in Chicago on Oct. 26-29

Award Honors the "Best of the Best in the Quick and Small Commercial Printing Segment" (PRWeb Sep 13, 2009)

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) October 19, 2009 –- Bob Carpenter, Publisher of Inside Lacrosse Magazine, announced today that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, has extended its commitment as title sponsor of the Face-Off Classic and will also take title sponsorship of the Big City Classic.

) December 18, 2008 -- Copiers Copiers, a leading vendor of high quality used copiers, has launched an ambitious online campaign to assist American small business owners beat the credit crisis with low-cost refurbished copiers, eliminating the need for bank loans or copier leasing, regardless of the brand name in question, whether Canon Copiers,

New driver offers common interface to handle printer selection for all networked devices. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

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) September 11, 2009 -- Condé Systems is now offering the ChromaBlast-R Professional Cotton Decorating System for the Ricoh GX7000 ink jet printer - a very fast, low cost, and reliable desktop system for producing customized wearables with extreme color, an incredibly soft image feel, and unmatched washability.

) November 5, 2008 -- Maxatec has just released the new TSC 245 and 2410 Plus range of bar code label printers. The new Plus series bring even more versatility to the durable and reliable TSC range of bar code label printers.

The TSC TDP and TTP 245 Plus bar code printers are equipped with enhanced electronics, 2MB flash, 8 MB DRAM and a slot SD card that users can inexpensively expand FLASH storage up to 4 GB. The printer is also equipped with a 32-bit processor for label processing and throughput, at a print speed of up to 5 ips with a 203 dpi resolution.

) February 11, 2009 -- Zebra, a global leader in speciality printing with an installed base of over 3 million units worldwide, is now releasing its new G-series. This new series has the same quality that is expected with this brand but brings best-in-class speed and performance. LabelKing, www.labelking.co.uk, now offers the entire line of Zebra printers including the new G-series of label printer.

The Zebra G-Series label printer features both EPL and ZPL languages, and the GX model has the fastest print speed of any current desktop printer. A wide variety of connection and configuration options is available for maximum flexibility.

) October 8, 2009 -- Franchise Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that more than 200 franchise owners and salespeople from around the world received awards at the annual Sir Speedy, PIP and Signal Graphics International Convention and Vendor Show at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, July 28 - August 2.

Kathy Morgan of Irvine, California received the Sir Speedy Franchisee of the Year award and Tom Coughlin of St. Clair Shores, Michigan received the PIP Franchisee of the Year award.

) June 2, 2009 -- Contex, the world-leading developer of wide format scanning and imaging solutions, introduces two new multi-function solutions - the SD4430 MFP and the HD3650 MFP. Both products are designed to be versatile and affordable for customers who want to optimize their on-demand scanning, copying and printing solution. Authorized Contex resellers can supply these two new solutions as add-ons to a customer's existing large format printer, or as a complete system, including a new printer.

SD4430 MSP with Canon 710

) November 22, 2008 - Condé™ Systems has introduced the DyeTrans™ GX7000, the first non-Epson desktop ink jet sublimation transfer printer supported by Condé Systems. A faster and simpler counterpart to the DyeTrans 1400, the new DyeTrans GX7000 is an extremely cost-effective printer that boasts amazing image quality, an incredibly fast print speed, and up to three separate paper trays. "For years, customers have been asking for printer alternatives in the Epson-dominated desktop sublimation industry," said David Gross, President of Condé. "We're very excited to now offer our customers the heavy-duty, expandable, and fast DyeTrans GX7000."

) March 12, 2009 -- Condé Systems has introduced the DyeTrans RJ-900, a professional inkjet sublimation printer that offers 42" wide output, blazingly fast print speeds, an economical bulk ink delivery system, optional media take-up reel, and an exceptional price point. Ideal textile applications include indoor and outdoor banners, point-of-purchase displays, custom decorated bulk fabrics, team sports apparel, towels, tote bags, exercise mats, and more. Garment decorators that have previously outsourced their apparel production or those that have older/slower wide format printers can greatly benefit from the speed and simplicity of the RJ-900.

) June 15, 2009 -- Healthcare research firm KLAS today released its annual rankings of the best-performing medical equipment vendors. Top-ranked companies in seven key market categories - including computed tomography (CT), digital mammography, smart pumps and ultrasound - have earned the 2009 Best in KLAS distinction, signifying their leadership in meeting customer expectations.

Based on evaluations submitted by thousands of healthcare providers throughout the United States and Canada, KLAS rankings measure a vendor's performance in areas like product quality, implementation, and service and support. A Best in KLAS award is reserved for the top-rated companies in a select group of the largest and most impactful market segments.

) December 19, 2008 -- Maxatec launches its own high speed clamshell receipt printer, the Maxatec MD-500 Impact Dot Matrix Clamshell Receipt Printer.

Andrea Percival, director of Maxa Technologies (Maxatec), said, "In the current demanding marketplace, dot matrix receipt printers need to be super efficient, fast and cost-effective, so we had to produce something exceptional to answer these needs. The MD-500 is ideal for receipt printing in the retail and hospitality sectors, and is ideal for use as a kitchen printer. It is a robust, high performance impact receipt printer which is very easy to use."

) October 27, 2009 -- Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) today announced the launch of three new software solutions - deskSystem, deskRecord and deskForm - designed to

) October 27, 2009 -- Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) today announced the launch of three new software solutions - deskSystem, deskRecord and deskForm - designed to