Food for Thought – Konica Minolta

Alleviating Child Hunger through Food for Thought

Hunger in the United States is on the rise, with studies showing that one in six Americans face hunger. Hunger does not only exist in the home, it is often brought to school, and can negatively affect a child’s ability to learn. In fact, three in five elementary and middle school teachers say that they see children come to school hungry.

While more than 20 million students receive a free or reduced-price lunch on an average school day, fewer than half of these students are provided with breakfast, which is often considered to be the most important meal of the day. Even when schools close for vacation, hunger among children does not disappear. The American Federation of Teachers notes that as few as “one in seven low-income children receives food assistance during the summer.”

To tackle this national issue, during July 2014, Konica Minolta offices across the United States participated in Food for Thought, a nationwide summer food drive. The goal of the initiative was to collect 5,000 non-perishable items to create nutritious, child-friendly breakfasts and lunches. Donations from members were sent to local food banks to support summer meal programs in communities nationwide.

The initiative proved to be a great success, with 9,200 food items collected and distributed, nearly doubling the goal of collecting 5,000 items. As a company, we will continue to give back to the community through initiatives like Food for Thought throughout the year.

Konica Minolta expands its product portfolio in Colour -Launches new bizhub C221-Kolkata

Konica Minolta India announced the launch of its new ‘bizhub’ series model C221, targeted at Corporate and SME’s verticals. With the launch of this new bh C221, Konica Minolta expands its offerings further, strengthening its A3 colour product portfolio.

Konica Minolta is recognized for its ground-breaking diverse products paired with world class technological features. Through this it has been able to set a distinctive position in the MFP market.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Y. Nakata Managing Director, Konica Minolta India says “These products will cater to growing SME market in India and reasserts Konica Minolta’s commitment to make finest and affordable range of products. bh C221 will enlarge our footprint in SME and Enterprise segments. With the introduction of this colour MFP, Konica Minolta will further strengthen its No. 1 position in colour market, which is more than 25% currently.”

The bizhub C221 MFP is developed to handle a wide range of jobs for the new Entry Colour Market. They are equipped with Konica Minolta’s renowned Emperon controller and an array of printing functions that enhance affinity with higher-end MFPs, as well as smart mechanisms that reduce noise, weight and size. In addition, it is compatible for access to mobile devices and cloud services. The model provides added benefits through simple and user-friendly scanning functions for a variety of usage environments. Direct printing from and scanning to USB improves efficiency as it eliminates the need for a PC to use the device.

The implementation of Simitri toner reduces environmental impact during its production and consumes less power during use, thanks to low-temperature fusing. “We are very bullish about the new bizhub series C221 as it will open gateways for new business opportunities for our business partners” says Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra EGM (Sales) Konica Minolta India.
“We have always believed in introducing superior products with advanced technology for our customers. Konica Minolta has been swiftly stepping up to expand its product portfolio and increase its market share. With the launch of new bizhub C221 we aim to further establish our self as the market leader.” says Mr. V. Balakrishnan, EGM (Marketing) Konica Minolta India.

All Covered Named to Managed Service Provider Elite 150 for Eighth Consecutive Year

Division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Recognized for Exemplary Approach to Delivery of Managed IT Services

All Covered, a division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. and one of the nation’s leading IT Services companies, has earned recognition on The Channel Company’s 2015 CRN Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list as one of the MSP Elite 150. This annual list distinguishes the top technology providers and consultants in North America whose leading approach to managed services enables their customers to improve operational efficiencies, elicit greater value from their IT investments, and successfully leverage technology to achieve greater competitive advantage.

This is All Covered’s eighth consecutive appearance on the list. This year, the company was named as one of the 150 Elite Service Providers who are large data center-focused solution providers with a strong mix of on-premise professional services as well as off-premise services.

Join Konica Minolta Tomorrow in NYC and help your company grow!

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Invites you to be a part of our NYC 2015 LUNCH & LEARN on 2/24/2015

• Demonstrations of our office solutions and our new cloud-enabled content management system. (Quickly and easily digitize, store and retrieve documents)

• Konica Minolta ECM (Enterprise Content Management): presentations on how OnBase ECM can streamline your business process

• Live demonstrations of our Production Graphic Color and Monochrome Fleet (Amazing Machines)

• Presentations on IT Services from Konica Minolta (Great solutions demo with Microsoft)

• Demonstrations of our newest offerings from 3-D printing systems & software (This is VERY cool!)

• Door prizes for all attendees (Who doesn’t like great “swag”)

DATE: Tuesday, February 24, 2015

TIME: 10 AM – 3 PM

PLACE: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Regional Customer Engagement Center 485 Lexington Avenue, 19th Floor New York, NY 10017

Lunch will be served (Along with wine & cheese).

If you would like to see our Solutions in action, grab lunch and meet some nice people. Please RSVP & we will put you and your colleagues on the guest list!

Look forward to seeing you on February 24th at our New York City office on Lexington Ave @ 46th Street.

Office Group goes golfing

Tournament winner Herbert Froehlich (centre) will travel to Kenya to compete with the winners of other distributors’ competitions.

Konica Minolta’s first annual golf tournament took place at the Malta Royal Golf Club. The winner, Herbert Froehilch, will be taking up the challenge in another tournament in Nairobi, Kenya, organised by Konica Minolta between winners of all distributors for the CAMEA region.

It was a successful event for Office Group Ltd clients who, on their behalf and Konica Minolta, presented a donation to Puttinu Cares.

Third year university students undertaking a degree in Sports and Active Lifestyle were entrusted with the organisation of the event.

Konica Minolta Makes Significant Donation to Youth Center

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced today that they have made a $21K donation to Mary’s Place, a foundation based in Windsor, CT that is devoted to helping children who are grieving and providing them with the support they need to move forward and become successful adults. The funding will enable Mary’s Place to support an atmosphere of trust in which children and families who are grieving a death share their experiences, receive support and find comfort. They are able to do this through peer support groups, education and training. The services offered by Mary’s Place are provided free of charge to cater to families who are struggling financially.

Konica Minolta’s support for Mary’s Place is a natural fit. Mary’s Place serves children in the Windsor, CT area where Konica Minolta’s National Customer Care Center is located. Marshall Fox, General Manager Konica Minolta’s Windsor, CT office says, “We are thrilled to be able to support Mary’s Place and their efforts. Their mission of supporting grieving children is aligned with our efforts to provide young people with the resources they need today so they can have a successful tomorrow.”

“We have many needs here at Mary’s Place. This extremely generous donation will be a great help to our center as we continue to provide the highest quality of support and advocacy at no charge to many children, teens and families who find here a safe place to grieve after the loss of someone dear to them,” says Executive Director of Mary’s Place, Lisa Peluso.

In addition to this donation, employees from the Windsor office have held fundraisers to support the organization and their mission.

Corporate Citizenship is an integral part of Konica Minolta’s management philosophy, “The Creation of New Value.” We strive to uphold the highest standards of social responsibility through our innovative products and practices and aim to contribute to solving problems in our society.

Konica Minolta engages in a variety of charitable giving efforts globally, nationwide and locally. Our efforts often focus on early childhood education and supporting families in need. We believe that by supporting today’s youth we can contribute to the creation of our nation’s next generation of strong leaders and thinkers.

About Mary’s Place:

Mary’s Place is a 501(c) 3 organization, governed by a Board of Directors. Recognizing that after a death, families may experience financial concerns, Mary’s Place does not charge a fee for its services nor do they receive any state or federal funding. All programs are supported solely through donations from individuals, foundations or companies. http://www.marysplacect.org/

Konica Minolta rewarded for sustainable investment standards with globally renowned distinctions

Konica Minolta, Inc. has received three globally relevant social responsibility rewards in February 2015, which underline the engagement and leading role of the company in sustainable investment standards

FTSE4Good Global Index, oekom research “Prime” and RobecoSAM Gold Award – these are the rewards Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has received this year. These globally relevant indices and awards are remarkable proof points for Konica Minolta who recognizes sustainability as an essential strategic pillar. ‘We are pleased to see that our long-term initiatives and efforts are meeting the high industry standards. We use our know-how to create tangible new value in order to resolve the challenges faced by customers and wider society. This is why we are convinced that as a sustainable company it is our duty to create value for both society and ourselves by integrating efforts to resolve social issues and improve corporate competitiveness and profits. The Creation of New Value is one of Konica Minolta’s basic principles’, says Olaf Lorenz, General Manager International Marketing Division Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH.

FTSE4Good Global Index for Twelfth Consecutive Year

One of the best known indices in the world for socially responsible investment (SRI) communities, FTSE4Good Global Index by FTSE Group* (FTSE) in the U.K., has again included Konica Minolta in the index. This is the twelfth year in a row that Konica Minolta has earned the recognition. In the most recent evaluation, Konica Minolta has been awarded with a full score in the corporate governance and pollution and resources aspects, as well as high marks in the climate change aspects.
FTSE confirms that Konica Minolta has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index company FTSE, FTSE4Good is an equity index series that is designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards. Companies in the FTSE4Good Index Series have met stringent environmental, social and governance criteria, and are positioned to capitalize on the benefits of responsible business practice.

RobecoSAM Gold honours sustainability investment of Konica Minolta

RobecoSam, based in Switzerland, is an investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability investment. Recently RobecoSAM has released its annual “Sustainability Yearbook 2015” in which 69 companies are ranked as Gold Class. Five Japanese companies including Konica Minolta are awarded Gold Class. Among the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics sector, Konica Minolta is the only Japanese company that ranks Gold Class. In this year’s assessment, Konica Minolta has earned the highest evaluation in the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics sector for its economic initiatives including innovation management and risk management, as well as for environmental initiatives on climate change strategies, environmental policy and its management.

For the second time after 2013, Konica Minolta has now been rewarded the Gold Class Award as one of the top companies in its industry. Economic, environmental and social dimensions have been the categories for the assessment of more than 3,000 of the world’s largest companies with a focus on long-term value creation.

oekom research receives “Prime Status” for the fifth time for Konica Minolta

Germany-based oekom research AG (oekom) is one of the world’s leading rating agencies and is known for its internationally-acclaimed researches in sustainable investment and sustainability ratings. In its 2015 Corporate Rating oekom has awarded Konica Minolta “Prime Status” as one of global leading companies for corporate social responsibility within the industry segment of electronic device and appliance. The company has maintained Prime Status for five years since 2011. A company is given Prime Status if it ranks among the best companies in the same industry segment in the overall rating.

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Konica Minolta Awarded RobecoSAM Gold Class

Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been awarded RobecoSAM Gold Class, a global distinction for corporate sustainability.

RobecoSAM, based in Switzerland, is the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. RobecoSAM invites over 3,000 of the world’s largest companies to participate in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Results are analyzed in terms of economic, environmental and social issues with a focus on long-term value creation. Recently RobecoSAM has released its annual “Sustainability Yearbook 2015” in which 69 companies are ranked as Gold Class. Five Japanese companies including Konica Minolta are awarded Gold Class. Among the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics sector, Konica Minolta is the only Japanese company as Gold Class.

In this year’s assessment, Konica Minolta has earned the highest evaluation in the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics sector for its economic initiatives including innovation management and risk management, as well as for environmental initiatives on climate change strategies, environmental policy and its management.

Globally, institutional investors have been paying close attention not only to financial indices but also to environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts and policies in evaluating corporations’ long-term and sustainable value creation. Socially responsible investment (SRI) assessment companies provides those institutional investors with company ratings based on ESG researches.

Based on its management vision to become “a global company that is vital to the society” and “an innovative company that is robust and constantly evolving,” Konica Minolta aims to both meet its social responsibilities and build on its competitive edges. The Konica Minolta Group has selected issues, such as environmental challenges, that are very important to society and have a great impact on its businesses, and internationally drives CSR initiatives embedded in the businesses by utilizing its proprietary technologies and long-fostered know-how. The comprehensive management system and activities have been highly appraised.

Under the brand proposition “Giving Shape to Ideas,” Konica Minolta will continue developing innovative ideas and ability to put those ideas into practice toward creation of new values that contribute to solve issues in the global society through its business-integrated CSR activities.

Konica Minolta, PGA TOUR enter official marketing relationship

The official marketing relationship will expand Konica Minolta’s existing involvement. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

The PGA TOUR and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., announced today a new multi-year marketing relationship that designates Konica Minolta as the “Official Multifunction Printers of the PGA TOUR.”

The official marketing relationship expands upon Konica Minolta’s existing involvement that includes advertising and exclusive sponsorship of the popular Konica Minolta Bizhub SwingVision feature in PGA TOUR telecasts.

“We are extremely pleased to announce this new, expanded relationship with Konica Minolta,” said Tom Wade, Chief Commercial Officer of the PGA TOUR. “Konica Minolta is widely recognized as a leader and innovator in the industry, and we’re excited to work with their team and build upon the tremendous success we’ve seen with the Konica Minolta Bizhub SwingVision.”

“We believe that partnering with the PGA TOUR is a natural extension of our long term investment in golf as a branding and customer engagement platform,” said Kevin P. Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA. “Furthermore, the charitable aspects of the PGA TOUR align well with our commitment to leadership in corporate citizenship.”

Konica Minolta Gets Certification from Limca Book of Records

Limca Book of Records recognises and certifies Konica Minolta for the largest media display created on glass facade ever. This has been done on Dhaula Kuan Metro station in New Delhi.

Konica Minolta marked its successful culmination of marketing campaign by gaining entry to the Limca Book of Records for the largest display on the glass facade. The display was installed byJC Decaux Advertising India Pvt. Ltd. on April 15, 2014 which measures 100.58m (330ft) wide and 12.8m (42ft) high.

Similar to the Guinness Book of World Records, the LimcaBook of Records emphasises the unique achievements of Indians at home and abroad. Mr. V. Balakrishnan Executive General Manager Konica Minolta India says “to be recognised by the Limca Book of Records is an honour. We at Konica Minolta believe in doing things differently and we strive to create new value for our users.”

It is a huge and memorable moment for Konica Minolta to be part of this remarkable history that has been created.