OEMs react to US-China trade war

OEMs react to US-China trade war

Ricoh is looking to move its production of MFP printer models destined for the US market to Thailand, others are still waiting to see what the impact will be. As The Nikkei Asian Review reports, Ricoh is looking to move the production for printers destined for the US...
Ricoh shifts production out of China

Ricoh shifts production out of China

As a result of the impact of the US-China trade war, the Japanese company has opted to move its production line out of the country in order to help reduce costs. As The Epoch Times reports, on 5 January 2019 Ricoh revealed that it would be relocating its printer...
Sharp jettisons temporary workers

Sharp jettisons temporary workers

The company has restructured its manufacturing plant in Japan, cutting the jobs of over 3,000 foreign temporary workers. The job losses came as Sharp transitioned the production of its iPhone sensors to a Chinese facility, as Nikkei Asian Review reports. Originally,...
Ninestar unveils new production line

Ninestar unveils new production line

Following its recent advocation of automation, the company has released a short video showcasing its first full automatic production line for aftermarket toner cartridges. According to the video, the production line features “precise operation” and offers “high...
Ricoh opens Chinese factory

Ricoh opens Chinese factory

Ricoh has announced the establishment of a new manufacturing organisation, “Ricoh Manufacturing (China) Ltd.”. This company will manufacture office equipment at a new state-of-the-art production facility in Dongguan Guangdong, China, and, according to the OEM, forms...