Ricoh’s solutions are shown in the form of 4 concepts/corners that embody hardware, software, applications, 3rd party solutions and document-flows. Positioned as an open house, emphasis is on integrated workflows for professional customers. 4 specifically chosen areas predominantly highlight the companies’ offers. These areas represent workflow solutions for corporate production including high volume; in-house data centres, quick-printers and commercial printing. 
Aimed at discerning end-users, intermediaries and media representatives “Professionals in the Arena” is the first thematic event Ricoh is organising on a large scale. 

In recent years Ricoh has gained wide experience in the high volume market. With the introduction of its 85ppm and 105 ppm models 6 years ago Ricoh was the major contributor in the digitisation of the high-volume segment. Since then, Ricoh has become market leader in the light and mid production market, with a 35% market share (source: Infosource). 

Entry into the high-end printing market was assured by the acquisition of Hitachi Printing Systems, two years ago. In the meantime Ricoh’s portfolio has expanded to completeness that caters to needs of the most demanding customers. 

Document management systems can easily be paired to software solutions such as Equitrac, doc-Q-manager, MicroPress, IDPS etc. and other applications, thus covering the widest possible spectrum. 

Opened in 2005, the Ricoh Arena in Coventry is the location where the open house will be held. Its close proximity to Birmingham International Airport make the Arena the perfect setting to welcome visitors from all over the EMEA-region. 

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a worldwide leading provider of Document Management Solutions. Based on the concept of appliance-like ease that makes sophisticated technologies easier to use, Ricoh sharpens its business focus to offer total network office solutions in partnership with its customers. And as a global citizen, Ricoh actively promotes environmental conservation as an integral part of its management objectives.
Ricoh is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art document production and sharing for a mobile workforce. Ricoh Ricoh Europe B.V. is the European headquarters of Ricoh Company Ltd., the leading global manufacturer of office equipment, located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. It is responsible for marketing, sales and service of Ricoh products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In Europe, Ricoh has three manufacturing sites: two at Ricoh UK Products Ltd. Telford, UK; GR Advanced Materials Ltd., Stirling, UK; and Ricoh Industrie France S.A., Colmar, France. In addition, Ricoh Europe’s European network comprises 14 sales subsidiaries and affiliates. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, revenues from Ricoh’s European operations totalled over € 3 billion, accounting for 22.5% of the company’s global revenues. Ricoh’s worldwide sales increased by 1.9% totaling ¥ 1,814.1 billion (€ 13.4 billion).

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