[PrintOwners] Danka

[Dennis Trump]

> Do any of you have service with Danka.  I know they have had some
> struggles,
> and I know things are changing there but as far as any local dealerships,
> or
> with their Technology facilities in Florida, being able to trouble shoot on
> the phone, VDP training and support and overall general service, what is
> your experience.  I would really love to talk to you.
>
Charlene,

We have Danka currently servicing our Canon. KM just announced they have
completed the acquisition of Danka. I think this will enhance Danka's
current level of service. I've pasted a copy of the news release dated June
27th below. Feel free to give me a call if you want to discuss.

-- 
Dennis Trump
Trump Direct
a print and direct mail communications company
Decatur IL
www.trumpdirect.com
trump at trumpdirect.com
217.429.9001


*Ramsey, N.J. - June 27, 2008 -* Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.,
Inc. (Konica Minolta <http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/home/index.html>
), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for
the desktop to the print shop, today announced it has completed its
acquisition of Danka Office Imaging Company (Danka), one of the largest
independent suppliers of office imaging equipment, software, support, and
related services and supplies in the United States.

Under the terms of the $240 Million agreement, the former Danka group will
be known officially as Konica Minolta Danka Imaging, and will begin
immediately to market Konica Minolta's award-winning lines of office
systems<http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/categories/officesystems.html>
, production print
systems<http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/categories/productionprintsystems.html>
, network printers<http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/categories/printers.html>,
and application
solutions<http://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/content/products/categories/applicationsolutions.html>
.

As part of this strategic acquisition, Konica Minolta Danka Imaging will
operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta, and will maintain
its current offices in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Ikuo (Indiana) Nakagawa,
the current Executive Vice President of Corporate Planning at Konica Minolta
Business Solutions U.S.A., will lead the new operation as Chairman and CEO.
The current president of Danka Office Imaging, Bill Troxil will remain with
the organization as President and COO, and will report directly to Mr.
Nakagawa.

"Konica Minolta's acquisition of Danka Office Imaging Company influences and
alters the competitive landscape, putting us in a position of significant
strength in the highly strategic color and production print markets," said
Jun Haraguchi, President and CEO, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.,
Inc.  "Konica Minolta Danka Imaging allows us to fulfill a key piece of our
overarching growth strategy with our independent dealers and branch network,
and we believe the combined strength of the new organization will be
beneficial to all of our customers."

"While Konica Minolta benefits from Danka's strength in technical service
and its customer base, Danka benefits from Konica Minolta's experience
integrating companies and access to strong product technology.  This deal is
also very timely for Konica Minolta given the industry's direction to build
or acquire direct customer channels", said Angèle Boyd, GVP/GM,
Imaging/Output Solutions & SMB Markets.