BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

30/10/2007

OKI Printing Solutions Launches Belarusian Office

MINSK, Belarus--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OKI Printing Solutions (the brand name of OKI Data Corporation) has expanded its operations by opening a representative office in the Republic of Belarus. The new office will provide enhanced customer service and after-sales care for customers, building stronger relationships and expanding its distribution channel.

While mono printers account for a large share in the Belarusian business printing market, color page printers are expected to grow seven-fold by 2010. This move represents a good opportunity to expand its share of the color page printer market and to affirm presence in the area.

Mikihiko Maeno, President and CEO for OKI Data Corporation, says: "The investment in the local office in the Republic of Belarus demonstrates our commitment to building strong relationships with our customers. Building strong relationships is a cornerstone of the OKI Printing Solutions business strategy, and we believe that by establishing a local presence wherever we can, we can ensure our customers always get the very best experience and support from our company."

Nikolai Pakhomov, who heads the Belarusian office, says: "OKI has been operating in Belarus for twelve years and we have established a strong position in corporate users market. Moving forward, we will further strengthen our partnerships and in turn, grow OKI Printing Solutions brand as the business printing specialists."

As part of the company's ongoing strategy to enhance its local presence, the move closely follows the recent opening of a sales office in Hong Kong and representative offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou, both in China, this year.

Representative Office of OKI Europe Limited (UK) in the Republic of Belarus is a subsidiary of OKI Europe Limited, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand.

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