One of Konica Minolta’s digital printer production sites in China has achieved its goal of obtaining 100% of the electricity it uses from renewable sources. The company is stepping up efforts to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its operations around the world.
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| The solar systen at Konica Minolta Business Technologies in Guangdong province |
Konica Minolta Business Technologies (DONGGUAN) (BMDG) in Guangdong province, a manufacturer of Konica Minolta's multi-functional peripherals and digital printing systems, installed a solar power system covering 25,000 m2 and with a generating capacity of 1.8 MW, in November 2017, enabling the company to generate about 15% of its electricity requirement from solar power.
In January 2019, BMDG shifted to green power certified sources to meet the rest of its electricity needs, “thus procuring 100% of its electricity from renewable sources.”
Under its Eco Vision 2050, Konica Minolta has also been promoting the Carbon Minus concept, involving external stakeholders in its environmental efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by more than is emitted from its products throughout their lifecycles.
David Finn exits as MD Kyocera ANZ after 22 years
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| David Finn, MD Kyocera ANZ (Sky News, 2014) |
David Finn, the long-term managing director of Kyocera ANZ, has resigned from his job after 22 years in the role with the Japan-based print tech manufacturer.
In a press release this week to announce the appointment of Ryosuke Okochi as its new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, Kyocera did not mention Finn.
Mr. Ryosuke Okochi brings a wealth of knowledge with 14 years of industry experience, including a previous role at Kyocera Document Solutions America and Japan. Mr Okochi became the Process Improvement Manager of Kyocera Document Solutions Australia in 2017 and has been played a critical role in supporting the region in developing and driving continuous growth in sales and business leadership.
“I look forward to continuing the momentum of change at Kyocera Document Solutions, with a continued focus on long-term success as we work to accelerate growth through the continued execution of key initiatives in print solutions," Okochi said.
“After 22 years, I just felt I have had enough,” Finn told IT website ARN. “I’m going to take some time off before exploring another opportunity in the IT industry, probably by the start of the next financial year.”
JCDecaux pledges €20 million to Notre-Dame rebuild fund
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Global outdoor advertiser JCDecaux Holding will provide €20 million to help rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris after last week’s devastating fire that destroyed the 850-year-old cathedral’s spire and most of its roof.
“Following…tragic events that deeply moved the French people and the entire world, it is now time to focus on rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris and to restore it to its original splendour at the heart of the French capital,” said a press statement. “Jean-Claude Decaux, founder of JCDecaux, and his family have always demonstrated an enormous attachment to France’s heritage. This is why the Decaux family have decided to contribute to restoring this iconic site, an emblem of the city of Paris and its history and a world heritage monument.”
JCDecaux Holding (100% owned by the Decaux family), will give €20 million to the funds being collected to rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris.
JCDecaux SA, the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, will also provide national and global visibility on fundraising schemes to rebuild Notre-Dame and has offered the French government the skills of its creative, architecture and finance teams to help, as required, with the building process.
JCDecaux SA has also offered to match the amount of all employees’ donations to Notre-Dame de Paris.
Australian Paper welcomes ADC decision on dumped A4 paper
Australia’s only local office paper manufacturer has welcomed a decision by the Minister for Industry, Science & Technology to accept the Anti-Dumping Commission’s (ADC) final recommendations relating to the dumping of A4 copy paper in the Australian market.
The ADC has found that Finnish, Russian, Korean and Slovakian exporters of A4 copy paper have been selling dumped paper into Australia.
“We thank the ADC for their commitment in conducting a rigorous investigation into the dumping of A4 copy paper into the Australian market, and the Minister for accepting these recommendations,” said Peter Williams, COO Australian Paper. “By imposing dumping duties on imports from these four countries under investigation, the ADC has confirmed the ongoing threat of damage to local manufacturing from dumped copy paper.
Williams said the industry and the ADC must continue to keep a close eye on imports coming into Australia to ensure dumping measures are not circumvented.
“Australian Paper will continue to monitor the Australian market into the future to secure the paper manufacturing industry and local jobs. We encourage consumers to consider the country of origin and the damage caused by imports sold into our market at dumped prices when buying paper.”
“I go there to find out what I don’t know”: Look Print’s David Leach heads to FESPA
“Keep your mind open,” says David Leach, CEO of Look Print, about next month’s FESPA 2019 in Munich. “I go there to find out what I don’t know.”
The former president of the PIAA is one of several business owners interviewed in a FESPA 2019 video (see above) about why print service providers should attend next month’s show.
Look Print has 10 different print technologies, 20 printers, 50 staff members and over 3000m² of production facilities at its Leichhardt headquarters in Sydney’s inner west.
The best possible political statement as we approach the election?
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Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC – 7 December 43 BC) |
With the Federal election just days away on May 18th, we’d like to share with you what could be the most accurate statement by any politician:
"The Budget should be balanced; the Treasury should be refilled. Public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest our nation will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance."
Who said this? Scott Morrison? Bill Shorten? Clive Palmer?
None of the above. It was Roman statesman/philosopher Cicero (pictured above) in 55BC.
As one of our readers (evidently also a philosopher) noted:
“It seems we’ve learned b*gger all in 2,074 years!”
Enjoy the campaigning!
