PRINTITRESELLER.UK 13 Intelligent recycled materials Konica Minolta has expanded its partnership with MJ MATERIAL to establish a business combining the expertise and technologies of both companies to produce intelligent recycled materials that are designed to ensure high delivery, reliability, and consistent quality. These recycled plastic materials are characterised by superior supply reliability and quality consistency combining Konica Minolta’s proprietary sensing and AI technologies and MJ MATERIAL’s end-to-end process from collection to production. Konica Minolta and MJ MATERIAL have been working on verification in the market with the aim of achieving commercialisation in the fiscal year 2026. MJ MATERIAL will manufacture intelligent recycled materials and sell them to its customers in Asia, who are end-product manufacturers, for electronic devices and home appliances. Konica Minolta will receive fees for technology licensing depending on MJ MATERIAL’s revenue from its customers. The deployment of intelligent recycled materials will contribute to driving the business growth of the two companies and realising a highly sustainable society. Konica Minolta started the manufacture of recycled plastic materials for its MFPs in the fiscal year 2012. Today, up to 37% PCR content is used in its multifunction systems and production systems. The company is considering using the new intelligent recycled plastics in its future models. www.konicaminolta.co.uk BULLETIN Recycling programme WBM has partnered with Konica Minolta to launch an enhanced ‘World on Loan’ consumables recycling programme. The updated service offers a streamlined, zerolandfill solution for recycling genuine Konica Minolta printer consumables. Designed to support sustainability goals across organisations of all sizes, the programme enables customers and partners to manage orders, request collections, and access recycling documentation via a bespoke online portal. Whether opting for box or pallet collections, users benefit from flexible options tailored to their operational needs. Transparency is also enhanced, with waste transfer notes and recycling certificates available for download within 10 working days, supporting ISO 14001 and EMAS compliance. Every collected item is processed using environmentally conscious methods that prioritise recycling and minimise ecological impact. No waste is sent to landfill, and materials are repurposed into high-quality polymers and other reusable resources. Ben Mills, Environment Manager at Konica Minolta said: “We believe sustainability should be simple, secure, and accessible. This enhanced programme, supported by our partnership with WBM, reflects our ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impact while improving the customer experience.” www.wbmlimited.co.uk www.konicaminolta.co.uk Ben Mills Tungsten Automation celebrates 40th anniversary Tungsten Automation is celebrating 40 years of innovation, transformation and trusted partnership. Four decades ago, the company committed to helping businesses turn documents into data and data into well-informed decisions. What began with pioneering document capture and OCR technologies has evolved into a leading global AI platform powering the mission-critical workflows of over 25,000 organisations worldwide. “As we celebrate 40 years of innovation, we’re reminded that our legacy is not just history - it’s the foundation that drives us forward and allows us to connect with customers,” said Peter Hantman, CEO of Tungsten Automation. “We’ve always paired trusted expertise with bold curiosity. Coupled with the commitment to apply the right AI for the right reasons, we have been able to successfully deliver solutions that matter, powered by trust, agility, and innovation. That’s what has guided us for four decades, and it’s what will continue to shape the future of Tungsten.” The company’s flagship Tungsten Automation Platform (TAP) brings together IDP, workflow orchestration, and decisioning AI to help organisations eliminate friction, reduce risk and accelerate results in industries where greater accuracy and speed are needed. www.tungstenautomation.com A circular IT shift Ahead of the EU’s planned Circular Economy Act, Lenovo is helping organisations align refresh strategies with circular economy principles with the launch of a new addition to its IT sustainability and lifecycle solutions portfolio. Available in EMEA, Lenovo Certified Refurbishment Services gives organisations the ability to refurbish their existing Lenovo devices, restoring useful life and enabling redeployment to deliver cost savings, maximise IT budgets and reduce e-waste. Certified Refurbishment Services offers a powerful IT lifecycle management option, bridging the gap between extending warranties and full hardware replacement. By restoring devices for internal reuse, businesses can unlock untapped value from their existing tech and avoid premature retirements. In addition, the solution supports the meeting of targets including the EU Green Deal – which aims to cut emissions by at least 50% by 2030 – and the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, mandating ESG disclosures by businesses. “European organisations are looking for practical ways to meet sustainability targets without slowing innovation or increasing costs,” said Greg Smith, Executive Director and General Manager, EMEA Solutions and Services Group at Lenovo. “As EU mandates require organisations to rethink their technology strategies, Certified Refurbishment Services help reduce IT carbon footprint, optimise resources, and meet sustainable procurement goals while building long-term value and resilience along the way.” www.lenovo.com
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