MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--()--OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, will unveil several industry-leading solutions and provide insight into the top printing technology trends at the 2009 National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Annual Convention and Expo in New York City (January 12-13). At this year’s show, OKI Data Americas will offer retailers an array of efficient solutions to streamline workflow processes. By increasing merchandising effectiveness and productivity, OKI Printing Solutions’ customized products and solutions leave retailers with more time to serve customers and more capabilities to increase their business profits.
“Our specific knowledge of the industry and strong customer relationships enable us to deliver solutions that improve, optimize and increase retailers’ efficiencies and reduce costs.”
At Booth #201, OKI Printing Solutions will demonstrate the newest additions to the company’s product and solutions portfolio. These new products provide retailers with money and time-saving printing solutions from headquarters to in-store to back office.
New products include:
- The MC860 color MFP Series, first in its class1 to deliver tabloid printing, copying, faxing and scanning capabilities in a small footprint and at an affordable price. HD Color and Single Pass Color technologies are featured for outstanding color output on a variety of media - perfect for in-store merchandizing.
- A new compact series of thermal label printers, including LP441, LP470, LP480 provide the fastest speeds and highest print resolution of any other portable label printer in its class2, available with an industry-leading, one year overnight exchange warranty - the only one in the industry.
“Our passion and focus on finding real solutions for our partners is what sets us apart from other printing manufacturers, and this is particularly true in the retail industry,” said Terry Cruikshank, Senior Manager of Industry Marketing at OKI Data Americas. “Our specific knowledge of the industry and strong customer relationships enable us to deliver solutions that improve, optimize and increase retailers’ efficiencies and reduce costs.”
NRF attendees will have the opportunity to experience the following:
- Discover how OKI Printing Solutions is redefining Color MFP with its line of innovative and award winning Tabloid and Letter-Sized Color MFPs, headlined by the launch of the MC860 MFP Series.
- Learn how the Real Time Sign System gives retailers in-store merchandising on demand, implementing color into your store while managing costs at the same time
- See the complete line of label and POS receipt printers with antibacterial housing, wireless connectivity and industry-leading warranties
- Find out how to ensure complete print security with FollowMe® Secure Document Output Management from Ringdale.
- Have your photo taken with 1950s Automotive Classic, 1959 Pink Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and join the Color Me OKI program’s drive to survive breast cancer.
As part of the Color Me OKI philanthropic program, OKI Data Americas will also give one lucky attendee the opportunity to win a Pink Vespa GTS 250 autographed by three-time Emmy award winning actor James Gandolfini. The Pink Vespa will be displayed onsite along with the 1950s Automotive Classic, 1959 Pink Cadillac Series 62 Convertible which represents the company’s philanthropic program supporting the fight against breast and colorectal cancers. Attendees can pose in front of the classic Pink Cadillac and receive their complimentary photos printed on OKI Data Americas’ HD color printers. For every photo taken during NRF, OKI Data Americas will make a five dollar donation to the OctoberWoman Foundation, a Park Ridge New Jersey-based non-profit organization that supports diagnostic and breast cancer treatment options.
The Color Me OKI philanthropic program uniquely pairs vintage cars with live entertainment to help support and celebrate the strong women, family and friends that are fighting breast cancer. The personal program stays true to the company’s passion for customer intimacy, which it does by engaging with customers on a one-on-one basis to understand their needs.
All OKI Printing Solutions’ products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation in color printing. It is based on printing technologies advanced by OKI Data Corporation, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color™. This technology allows OKI Data to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability.
OKI Printing Solutions products are backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions Dealers. In addition, the company provides live, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.
About OKI Data Americas, Inc.
OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction products, serial impact dot matrix printers and thermal label printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer’s needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company’s innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $7.1 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2007 financial reporting. Keeping its customers needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified and most products have earned the ENERGY STAR® certification. As an extension of the company’s dedication to its customers, OKI Data Americas created the Color Me OKI philanthropic program to support breast and colorectal cancers. The program celebrates those touched by both causes with vintage vehicles and musical entertainment at fundraising events nationwide. For more information, please visit www.colormeoki.com.
About the OctoberWoman Foundation
The Foundation’s mission is to eradicate breast cancer by supporting gene research at Columbia University Medical Center, and by educating all women towards heightened awareness and prevention of the disease. A Park Ridge New Jersey-based non-profit organization, the OctoberWoman Foundation supports diagnostic and breast cancer treatment options which are less toxic to the body. For more information, log onto www.OctoberWoman.org.
About Ringdale Inc.
Ringdale Inc. is an innovative technology leader in network enhancing connectivity solutions. In 1997, Ringdale introduced FollowMe to provide organizations with secure document output management. Today, FollowMe is used by thousands of organizations in a wide variety of industries worldwide. Ringdale, part of the Network Technology PLC Group, is based in the United States and United Kingdom with offices in France, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai.
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1 As compared to HP CM4730, HP CM6030f and Xerox 8860/D, according to product information listed on each of the manufacturers’ website as of December 31, 2008.
2 As compared to Zebra MZ220, Pazar Monarch Sierra Sport 2 and O’Neil Products Macro Flash 2t and 4t, according to product information listed on the manufacturer’s website as of December 31, 2008.
