In its latest report on the Indian office market, real estate consultant CBRE noted that flexible operators became second largest contributor to the total gross demand for office spaces during the quarter ended March 2024.
Konica Minolta has announced a global restructuring plan as it looks to generate sustainable growth. In what it called an “optimisation” of its headcount, the Japan-based firm will lay off around 2,400 employees in the current financial year (FY24) that began on 1 April 2024. This, it said, would result in a ¥20 billion ($200
Industrial print manufacturer Roland DG has issued a statement in relation to the two offers to acquire the company. In February, its board approved an offer to take the company private in a management buyout backed by investment firm Taiyo Pacific Partners. However, a few weeks later Brother made an improved bid for Roland DG
Highlights of Pilot’s 2023 performance included strong sales growth in the Americas region partially offset by weak market conditions in Europe. The Japan-based writing instruments giant reported 2023 revenue of ¥118.6 billion ($790 million), a reported year-on-year increase of 5.1%. Below is a summary by region: Americas: A reported increase of 10.2% to ¥35.4 billion,
The joint venture between print OEMs Ricoh and Toshiba Tec will come into effect on 1 July. Last year, the companies agreed to merge their MFP (multifunction printer) manufacturing and development units, adding Toshiba Tec’s European business into the mix in August. Now, Ricoh has confirmed the final details of the JV have been agreed