Monday, March 3, 2025
Dongle Gear Litigation Takes Intriguing Turn
A critical order has been issued in the ongoing battle between Canon and aftermarket cartridge manufacturers Static Control Components (SCC) and other aftermarket cartridge manufacturers.
Features
In depth information about trends and developments.
Targeting Latin America
The three most important markets in Latin America for imaging supplies are still Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, with the latter going through some economic difficulties that may be temporarily distorting some of their consumption values.
Japanese Remanufacturers Survive… and Thrive
The remanufacturing market in Japan continues to be impacted by more severe pressure from the OEMs on one side and from new-build cartridges on the other.
Three Top Trends Impacting Supplies
New build compatible (NBC) toner and ink cartridges are expected to increase their market share around the world, to the detriment of OEM and remanufactured cartridges.
New Association Launched in India
A "much needed trade association" called Imaging Solutions Association of India (ISAI) was announced in New Delhi in November 2018.
DKWU: a new network of German printer cartridge remanufacturers
KWU stays in close contact to the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) in order to coordinate the industry efforts in Brussels.
Do Trade Associations Still Hold Value?
I propose we should make good reuse of toner cartridges and that we mobilize and support the value associations can bring to our businesses, our nations and the world adopting this Japanese idea of “Mottainai”.
Associations Proactively Providing a Voice
Trade Associations sit at the heart of each and every industry and are seen as the official voice of their sector.
The Future of Office Print
Each year, Keypoint Intelligence surveys companies on different aspects of printing and document management, seeking insight into how document technology ties into their larger company and IT strategies.
Sales Programs, Instant Coffee and Pour Overs
The popularity of pour over coffee is analogous to a successful sales program—what matters is the process, not the tools