Konica Minolta Signs as Platinum Sponsor for ON DEMAND Russia

(Weymouth, MA & Moscow, Russia) August 27, 2009… InfoTrends, the leading worldwide consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry, in conjunction with ATPC in Russia, announced today that Konica Minolta has signed as a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor for the upcoming ON DEMAND Russia Conference & Exhibition. ON DEMAND Russia will take place October 28 – November 3, 2009 in conjunction with PolygraphInter at the Crocus International Exhibition Centre in Moscow, Russia.

“Konica Minolta offers unique solutions for the evolving digital print market in Russia. Their bizhub PRO series, as well as a wide range of prepress-related applications and workflow solutions, present print service providers with new opportunities to enter the digital printing market with affordable and easy to use equipment,” commented Charles Pesko, Executive Vice President, InfoTrends/Questex. “We are very excited to have Konica Minolta as a Platinum Sponsor for the event,”

“Konica Minolta remains committed to the growth and development of the digital printing market. There is long term growth potential in the Russian market and we continue to make major investments in the region,” commented Ko Hasegawa, Chief Representative of Konica Minolta Moscow office. “The ON DEMAND Russia conference and exhibition is the perfect forum for accelerating market education and development in Russia. We are looking forward to showing attendees our comprehensive solutions for digital printing.”

ON DEMAND Russia, which has joined together with PolygraphInter in 2009, is the first event that is focused on Print-On-Demand technologies such as digital printing equipment, digital workflow, digital direct-to-plate, and wide format printing in the Russian market. The event will provide the necessary education and technology insights to accelerate Print-On-Demand market growth. Manufacturers, print providers, corporate executives and managers, and distributors of digital printing products and services will all benefit from this educational event. The conference will provide crucial information that will help attendees position their companies in this growing market and take advantage of the benefits that digital technologies provide.

For more information on the show or to sign up as a sponsor or exhibitor, visit www.ondemandexpo.ru or contact:

In United States:
David Pesko
InfoTrends
+1 781 616 2100
david_pesko@infotrends.com
In Western Europe:
Jason Russell
InfoTrends
+44 1582 400120
jason_russell@infotrends.com
In Russia:
Leonid Shakhmundes
ATPC
+ 7 495 645 83 37
shakhmundes@yahoo.com 

About InfoTrends
InfoTrends, a Questex Company, is the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. We provide research, analysis, forecasts, and advice to help clients understand market trends, identify opportunities, and develop strategies to grow their businesses. Additional information about InfoTrends is available on the Web at www.infotrends.com

About ATPC
The American Technology Print Center is a cooperative project to demonstrate the latest technologies produced by U.S. suppliers, provide training and after-sales service and spare parts to printers in Russia and Eurasia, and assist U.S. suppliers with product marketing and export financing. The establishment and operation of the Center was made possible by a grant of the USTDA to the Russian Interregional Printing and Publishing Association (MAP) under NPES management. Additional information about ATPC is available on the Web at www.atpc.biz

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH, based in Langenhagen, Germany, is a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc., Tokyo, Japan. The company distributes products, systems and solutions that fulfill all the requirements of office and production printing. Its product range extends from colour and monochrome multifunctional and production printing systems, laser printers and all-in-ones to modern software that integrates devices seamlessly into work processes and IT environments. To support customers such as printing and industrial companies optimally with powerful and sustainable solutions, technology leader Konica Minolta invests continuously in research and development work and regularly sets new standards for the entire printing industry.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe is represented by subsidiaries and distributors in more than 50 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). With 22,500 employees around the world, Konica Minolta Business Technologies earned net sales of over EUR 4.3 billion in fiscal year 2008/09. For further information about the company, visit www.konicaminolta.eu

Moscow Representative Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH
Moscow Representative Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH presents company’s’ interests in Russia & CIS countries which promotes office equipment, laser printers, copiers, MFP, production print systems, supply & accessories. Activity of Moscow Rep is related to development & promotion of Konica Minolta brand in Russian & CIS markets, expansion of market share & increase of dealer network here. For further information about the company, visit www.konicaminolta.ru

 

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