Katun Corporation Launches Major Expansion into OEM-Compatible Toner for Color Copiers and Multi-Function Devices
Expansion Also to Include Parts and Other Supplies for Color Machines; More Than 50 New Products for Color Expected During 2007
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 -- Katun Corporation, the world's leading alternative supplier to the office equipment industry, today unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its product portfolio supporting color copiers and multi-function devices -- with the first of a new line of color toner products slated for introduction later this year. The company also expects to expand its line of other parts and supplies for color machines.
In November, Katun introduced Katun Performance brand color toners for the Ricoh Aficio 2228C/2232C/2238C series of digital copier/printers, which will be followed in coming months by color toners for some of today's most popular machines from Ricoh, Canon, Konica Minolta, and Toshiba. Like most Katun products, the new color toner products will offer proven, tested OEM compatibility at significant savings compared to OEM-branded products.
"We're going to offer color toner customers and their end users a proven alternative that will help them reduce their cost per page," said Carlyle Singer, president and CEO. "With color output increasing every year and customers demanding high-quality color in office applications, the time is right to expand our commitment to this growing market. We're pleased to offer color toner customers a compelling choice from a trusted brand."
The longtime leading supplier of OEM-equivalent monochrome toners worldwide, Katun intends to bring to the color toner market the same commitment to quality and value for which it has been known for more than 27 years.
Katun's team of chemists, engineers, technicians and other specialists have recently added new capabilities and equipment at the company's 90,000 square foot Research and Development Testing Facility, enabling the company to apply stringent and comprehensive tests for quality, yields, compatibility and other important color toner product performance attributes. Given the complexity of the color xerography process, the company expects this rigorous approach to quality to be a key advantage in this marketplace.
Katun expects to release more information about the color toner product line soon as individual products become available.
About Katun Corporation
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Katun Corporation is the world's largest supplier of OEM-compatible imaging supplies, photoreceptors and parts, as well as a leading manufacturer of fuser rollers and other select products, for the office equipment industry. With more than 27 years of expertise and experience in the office equipment industry, the privately held Katun now serves more than 19,000 customers in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit Katun online at www.katun.com/ .
CONTACT: Gary Hornseth of Hornseth Communications for Katun Corporation, +1-651-699-0759, or gary@hornseth.com
