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Konica Minolta’s new HQ in KSA

Konica Minolta, a global engage more closely with programs that support the
leader in imaging products, local businesses and govern- Kingdom’s sustainability
business solutions, and digi- ment partners to support goals and initiatives related
tal transformation services, Saudi Arabia‘s businesses in to energy efficiency, waste
is pleased to announce the the Print Industry reduction, and environmen-
opening of its new Regional Landscape to its journey of tal stewardship.
Headquarters (RHQ) in the transformation.” Konica Minolta’s digital
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The new headquarters
(KSA). This strategic move will also serve as a focal printing solutions have
underscores the company’s point for Konica Minolta’s become an essential part of
strategic initiative on signifi- efforts to bring next-genera- the Middle East’s evolving
cant market expansion and tion technologies and sus- print industry, offering
opportunities ahead and its Konica Minolta expands presence in Saudi Arabia with new HQ tainable solutions to the advanced technologies and
ambition to better serve cus- Saudi market. The compa- versatile solutions for a wide
tomers across the region. diversify the economy and “We are excited to estab- ny’s diverse portfolio range of businesses and sec-
Located in Riyadh, the foster innovation across var- lish our new regional head- includes cutting-edge prod- tors.
new RHQ will serve as the ious sectors. As part of its quarters in Saudi Arabia, a ucts and services and sus- As the region continues to
central hub for Konica dedication to the country’s country that is undergoing tainable business practices, develop its infrastructure
Minolta’s operations in economic development, rapid transformation and with a strong emphasis on and embrace technological
KSA, facilitating stronger Konica Minolta plans to presents significant oppor- reducing environmental advancements, Konica
collaboration with local grow in the Saudi Arabian tunities for innovation,” said impact.
businesses, government market focusing on expand- Osamu Miyauchi, CEO/ Konica Minolta’s dedica- Minolta’s digital printing
entities, and customers. ing its market reach and Managing Director of tion to sustainability is products cater to the grow-
Konica Minolta’s invest- broadening its partner port- Konica Minolta Arabia. reflected in its global initia- ing demand for high-qual-
ment in KSA is closely folio, ensuring a robust pres- “Our commitment to the tives, and the Saudi Arabian ity, cost-effective, and
aligned with Saudi Arabia’s ence in this transformative Kingdom is strong, and this RHQ will serve as a spring- sustainable printing solu-
Vision 2030, which aims to strategic management. new RHQ allows us to board for developing new tions.

“Print For Good”: FESPA launches the FESPA Foundation

FESPA has announced the narily be wasted towards seeks the active support of
launch of The FESPA meaningful community sup- exhibitors at FESPA Global
Foundation, a new sister port projects, The FESPA Print Expo 2025 to produce
Foundation’s work aligns
organisation to FESPA, dedi- printed applications such as
cated to encouraging sustain- clearly with FESPA’s ISO educational posters, maps,
20121 Sustainable Event
able practices throughout Management System stand- student clothing and back-
the speciality print and visual ards, reducing event waste packs to a defined set of
communications industry, FESPA has announced the launch of The FESPA Foundation and maximising the positive technical and creative spec-
and channelling resources environments for children in national and local partners; legacy of FESPA exhibitions. ifications and to donate
into community support and underprivileged communi- Collecting in-kind and The FESPA Foundation’s these, meeting a range of
educational outreach pro- ties, thereby reducing monetary donations that fur- first major initiative will be
grammes. Under the stra- printed waste from FESPA ther support the beneficiary to collect printed materials educational needs informed
pline ‘Print for Good’, the exhibitions worldwide; communities, for distribu- and in-kind donations at by local programme part-
FESPA Global Print Expo
principal activities of The Facilitating the collection, tion via credible local chari- (6-9 May 2025, Messe ners. A number of exhibi-
FESPA Foundation are: transportation, distribution ties and community outreach Berlin, Germany), for distri- tors have already
Encouraging exhibitors to and installation of these programmes. By diverting bution to community pro- committed to supporting
produce print applications print materials in the benefi- printed exhibition sample jects in southern Africa. The FESPA Foundation in
that can enrich educational ciary communities, via inter- materials that would ordi- The FESPA Foundation this way.

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