Ricoh Establishes a Recycling Business in Europe for
the Realization of a Global Recycle-oriented Society
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Ricoh Establishes a Recycling Business in Europe for the Realization of a Global Recycle-oriented Society Ricoh Group considers recycling that starts with the collection of products as a business and is striving to make it profitable in each region. In Japan, Ricoh has already commercialized recycled digital copiers, 87% or more of whose parts are reused parts, aiming to meet the demands of customers who are conscious of green purchasing. For the strategic development of a recycling business in Europe, Ricoh has established a new infrastructure. It has unified the recycling route and already started to manufacture and sell recycled digital copiers of consistent quality. |
Expanding the Production Line for Recycled Machines
<Ricoh Thailand Ltd. (Thailand)>
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| Ricoh Thailand Ltd., established as a sales company, started full-scale production of recycled machines in fiscal 2003 for sale within Thailand. In fiscal 2004, the production line for recycled machines was expanded and improved to cope with an increase in the number of used products collected. By redesigning the production process and designating staff specifically to be in charge of work checks, work instructions, recycling, and overall process management, the company has succeeded in producing high-quality recycled machines efficiently. More than 40% of recycled machines produced in the Asia-Pacific region are manufactured by this company. |
Production of Reconditioned Machines by a Sales
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<Ricoh UK Ltd. (United Kingdom)>
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| In order to provide high-quality recycled products to the entire European market, the European Ricoh Group integrates products used in the European market at the European Green Center in the Netherlands. Used products collected at the center are recycled at Ricoh UK Products Ltd., a production site in the United Kingdom, to be sold as recycled machines and toner cartridges with the manufacturer's guarantee. Ricoh UK Ltd., a sales company in the United Kingdom, opened the UK Green Center in January 2004. The center produces reconditioned copiers of the same quality as those produced at plants by combining Ricoh UK Products' know-how and the field experience of Ricoh UK Ltd. |
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