RIS InkCenters and promotional signage at Cora Wittenheim and Cora Blois hypermarket stores
Retail Inkjet Solutions (RIS) announced that retail chain Cora has signed up to deploy its InkCenter equipment in all of its hypermarkets throughout France during 2019.
With the company being an expert in the eco-friendly practice of refilling empty ink cartridges, the expansion comes at an ideal time just as the EU parliament recently voted to approve new regulations aimed at reducing the massive pollution issues caused by ‘single-use plastics.’
In June, The Recycler reported that France’s prime minister announced a crackdown on the destruction of unsold or returned consumer products that will affect online retailers such as Amazon and luxury goods brands.
The measure would make it compulsory to hand in the products for reuse or recycling.
“RIS is delighted that Cora has chosen to invest in our InkCenter equipment for a nationwide deployment across France. This marks a very exciting opportunity for RIS to continue expanding our ink refill service network in Europe,” said David Lenny, RIS President and CEO.
“Together, RIS and Cora will save consumers money with a quality product while helping the environment at the same time. The addition of RIS InkCenters at Cora stores will enable shoppers to have their own empty cartridges refilled with high-quality ink that delivers excellent print resolution – all while they get other shopping done,” he added.
Vince Hormovitis, Vice President of Business Development at RIS added: “We are extremely excited to form this new partnership with Cora. The leadership team at Cora is committed to providing enhanced services to their loyal customers. The RIS InkCenter adds another service to their portfolio by offering professional ink cartridge refilling at huge savings vs. the high cost of branded ink. This new service will make Cora an ‘ink destination’. We look forward to the coming months when ink refilling is offered in all Cora locations.”
