Konica Minolta Receives Two Merit Awards for Major Accomplishments in Human Resource Initiatives

Ramsey, NJ (July 25, 2024) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), is proud to announce it has received two 2024 Merit Awards for Human Resources. The Merit Awards is an independent awards program that recognizes global industries and the markets they
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M&A Roundup: Marco Purchases Lang Company; Wallboard CMS Obtains Keywest Technology and Unified Brand

Just when you think the industry’s M&A players had decided to take the entire summer off, a pair of deals this week shattered the transactional silence. The first saw dealer heavyweight Marco Technologies reach into Kentucky and Indiana to acquire Lang Company. In
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Konica Minolta to Participate in Ride to End ALZ Summer Classic for Third Consecutive Year

Ramsey, NJ (July 23, 2024) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced its participation in the Alzheimer’s Association Ride to End ALZ Summer Classic, happening Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25. The charity bike ride raises funds
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GreatAmerica Announces $642 Million Term Securitization

Cedar Rapids, IA (July 25, 2024) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation announced that it has closed on its 25th term securitization with $641,875,000 of privately placed bonds. S&P and Fitch rated 93.4% of the bonds in the transaction as AAA, unchanged from the prior
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Sharp To Highlight Newly Expanded Production Press Product Lineup During PRINTING United

Montvale, NJ (July 25, 2024) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (Sharp) is announcing that it will showcase its newly expanded line of digital press technologies at the PRINTING United Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center, from Sept. 10–12. Show attendees are
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ELFA’s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index New Business Volume Down 4% Y/Y, Up 4.1% YTD

Washington, DC (July 24, 2024) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), a survey of economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, reports that in June: New
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Sharp Launches New M Series Standard Laser Projectors

Montvale, NJ (July 23, 2024) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), today announced the launch of its new Sharp M Series projectors – the XP-M421W-W and XP-M401H-W. The new M Series projectors are the second Sharp branded projectors developed since the
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Quench Water Joins The Consortium

Scottsdale, AZ (July 23, 2024) — Stramaglio Consulting proudly announces that Quench USA Inc., a leading provider of purified drinking water and ice solutions across North America, has joined The Consortium, a prestigious think tank of imaging industry leaders committed to
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California Sign Association Convention on Tap in August

Poway, CA (July 22, 2024) – The California Sign Association (CSA) is excited to announce its annual WSSC & CSA Convention. The event takes place from Aug. 13-16 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. Some of what attendees can expect include: Engaging Panel Discussions: Gain
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Inaugural Gold Coast Book Fair Inspires Long Islanders’ Shared Love for Literature

Melville, NY (July 19, 2024) – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, provided printing support for the first-ever Gold Coast Book Fair, held June 28-30, at Long Island University in Brookville. This inaugural event, celebrating Long Island’s love for
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Moving Forward: FUJIFILM Business Innovation, Konica Minolta Ink Shareholders Agreement to Establish JV

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. and Konica Minolta Inc. announced Wednesday that they signed a shareholders agreement (joint venture agreement) on July 8 to establish a joint venture to coordinate the procurement of raw materials and parts. This agreement is the result of a
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Consistent Over Three Months

Washington, DC (July 18, 2024) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the July 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 50.7, steady with the May
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Epson Certifies Three StickyPOS Liner-Free Media for OmniLink TM-L100 Thermal Label Printer

Los Alamitos, CA (July 17, 2024) – Epson, a leader in the point-of-sale printing market, today announced it has added three new media from StickyPOS, a leading provider of self-cleaning sticky thermal POS rolls, to its “Epson Tested” media list for the OmniLink TM-L100 liner-free
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Q3 Update to the 2024 Economic Outlook Forecasts 3.7% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment, 2.3% GDP Growth

Washington, DC (July 17, 2024) — Midway through the year, the outlook for a soft landing has strengthened, driven by easing inflation and a robust labor market, according to the Q3 update of the 2024 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook. Real equipment and
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INNOCN Names Image Star Distributor for North America

Middletown, CT (July 16, 2024) — INNOCN has announced Image Star as the authorized distributor for its line of computer monitors and digital displays in North America. Through this strategic distribution relationship, Image Star will support INNOCN with channel development in
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