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Katun announces Arivia MFP compatibility with MyQ
Katun Corporation has announced that its Arivia line of MFPs is now fully compatible with MyQ, a print management solution. This compatibility enables businesses to optimise their printing workflows, increase efficiency and reduce operational costs while enhancing security. “We’re excited to partner with MyQ to offer Katun partners and their clients an even more comprehensive print management experience,” said Tony Ko, Katun vice president of Hardware & Business Solutions. “With the confirmed compatibility of Arivia MFPs and the MyQ ecosystem, businesses can effortlessly manage their entire print
environment through a single, intuitive interface. This compatibility empowers businesses to boost efficiency, cut costs, and gain greater control over their print operations, all while ensuring the highest security standards.” Viktor Nestrasil, MyQ vice president for the Americas, added: “We are thrilled to introduce the MyQ terminal for Katun’s Arivia MFPs. This compatibility has immense potential and will support effective print management for dealer partners and their customers, many of whom have been eagerly awaiting this release. We look forward to the positive impact that this compatibility will have for Arivia and MyQ users.”
Tony Ko vice president of hardware and business solutions
www.katun.com/eu/
Ricoh awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability performance
Ricoh has been awarded the highest Platinum rating from business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis. Placing Ricoh among the top 1% of companies assessed, this is Ricoh’s first Platinum rating, following 10 consecutive years of Gold ratings from 2014 to 2024. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates more than 150,000 companies worldwide across 21 sustainability criteria in four core themes: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Many global companies rely on EcoVadis insights when selecting suppliers. This year, Ricoh achieved an overall score of 82 out of 100 – an increase of five points from last year – with particularly strong recognition in the environment category, along with notable improvements in the labour and human rights and ethics categories. This achievement reaffirms Ricoh’s
commitment to responsibility and accountability, positioning the company as a leader in its sector. “We are immensely proud of this milestone, which underscores our long-standing commitment to sustainability,” said Mikako Suzuki, corporate officer in charge of ESG and Risk Management at Ricoh Company, Ltd. “The 2025 Platinum rating is a testament to Ricoh’s active promotion of ESG risk management in our supply chain, including improvements in labour conditions and human rights. “It also reflects our ongoing efforts to deepen our environmental policies and targets, expand information disclosure, and advance environmental management. Through our business, Ricoh will continue contributing to the realisation of a sustainable society by working to solve social issues throughout the value chain.”
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