“With these efforts, we are able to provide our clients with a more reliable and environmentally friendly solution to their printing needs,” he concluded.

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Currently, the company is focusing its efforts on digital commercial printing, as well as producing high-quality digital interchangeable lens cameras and mirrorless cameras.

One recent company development to expand the consumer experience in Brazil is the Casa Canon, launched last December in São Paulo. Casa Canon is a unique place where customers can have a firsthand look at all Canon products, utilize their photographic studio, enjoy printing services and appreciate art exhibitions.

The space can also be a business hub for customers and resellers and it is integrated with Canon’s own e-commerce where they are working on omnichannel development. Visitors can test the products and shop in the online store at a digital totem available at Casa Canon.

Continuously working toward sustainable growth and contributing to the development of the Brazilian market, Canon do Brasil is planning to create new businesses. “We have a number of ideas for the country as part of our transformation for growth and are looking forward to launching them in the near future,” Choki said.

www.canon.com.br

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Extrema factory  |  © Panasonic do Brasil

“There is a growing potential for home appliances or white goods in Brazil, and it is a good opportunity for our business as they have a good market size and competitive environment in the region,” said Michikazu Matsushita, president of Panasonic do Brasil.

One of the factories of the company operates exclusively for the production of home appliances. With over 1 million accumulated fridge units and 400,000 washing machine units sold since the establishment of the plant just seven years ago, Panasonic do Brasil sees the need to expand its facilities and is currently making plans for further investment in the near future.

This new line of refrigerators save up to more than 36 percent of energy compared to similar products in the region. This is part of the company’s efforts to improve its manufacturing and engineering capabilities as it aspires to deliver better products and services to its customers.

“We continue to find ways to provide better solutions for our products, similar to how our factories now operate using hydroelectricity, which has greatly decreased its carbon dioxide production,” Matsushita shared.

Panasonic do Brasil is also looking into expanding its profile by joining the servicing industry, providing complete digital signage solutions to retailers and unique, natural gas-based energy management solutions to large-scale facilities such as factories, shopping malls, business parks or hospitals, through two newly acquired engineering service companies in Brazil (Digital Full Service and Union Rhac).

One of the exciting plans Panasonic do Brasil has is its renewed sponsorship deal with Daniel Dias, the male swimmer with the largest number of medals in the Paralympic Games for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Panasonic is an Official Worldwide Partner for both the Olympic and the Paralympic Movement as the company believes in the importance of investing in sports and athletes following their principle of “Contribution to Society.”

“Next year is a milestone year for Japan and Panasonic as we expect the upcoming sponsorship we have with the 2020 Olympics and 2020 Paralympic games to result in one of our biggest sales,” Matsushita said.

“I am eager to witness Brazil bounce back as I see a brighter future ahead for the economy and an opportunity for Panasonic to provide for the community a better world through equipment and our services,” Matsushita concluded.

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“Our people are our most important asset as we bring new experiences to our customers, and our salespeople are taking on more consultancy-orientated roles to better serve our customers.”

The company is also growing its business by delivering garment and T-shirt printing solutions and karaoke machines.

Brother Commercial (Thailand) Ltd. remains committed to operating its business in Thailand while supporting the local community, environment and Thai people.

The company provides underprivileged Thai cancer patients with life-saving treatment and has planted almost 10,000 mangrove trees annually over the last decades to support environmental initiatives across Thailand.

“We are in the era of ‘digital disruption’ and we need to empower our people by guiding and developing them as they grow,” concluded Woody.

“We believe that the next generation will shape Thailand’s future and we want to play our part by developing, investing in and nurturing the younger generation.”

www.brother.co.th/en

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The imaging company’s first innovation center on the African continent is designed as a one-stop-shop for Fujifilm’s solutions and will also enhance the company’s existing product offerings.

South Africa is home to one of Fujifilm Holdings’ principal regional offices. Sixty percent of Fujifilm South Africa’s business focuses on medical and graphics products, with consumer products accounting for the other 40 percent.

Last year, the company grew its business by a staggering 20 percent — partly due to health care demand growth in neighboring markets such as Zambia.

According to Takeo Hata, Fujifilm South Africa’s managing director, “Fujifilm Innovation Centre Africa encompasses the company’s ‘Never Stop’ tag-line and global ‘Create Change’ slogan.”

“We have incorporated ‘Create Culture’ into our local slogan as our desire is to shape synergies between our products and solutions and the cultural diversity found across the African continent,” Hata said.

“Through our printing solutions, we are creating new opportunities and encouraging our customers to be inspired by our product innovations and new photograph printing techniques. Fujifilm South Africa’s success is founded on high-quality products, customer support and educational initiatives.”

The company is committed to enhancing peoples’ quality of life in South Africa and across the African continent by delivering medical solutions.

Fujifilm Holdings developed Fuji Computed Radiography (FCR), the first digital radiography system in the world that was released in 1983. Fujifilm has been expanding its success in the diagnostic field, including Xray systems, mammography systems, CT scans, endoscopy solutions and ultrasounds in areas associated with medical information technology solutions.

The company is a pioneer in diagnostic imaging and information systems for health care facilities. Newly launched artificial intelligence solutions will also bring innovation to the medical sector, especially in Africa.

Fujifilm South Africa has been educating people about the importance of early detection to minimize the risk of disease while working together with nongovernmental organizations such as Pink Drive, an educational and fundraising NGO focused on breast cancer awareness and treatment. The program is supported by the Japanese government and Fujifilm South Africa is actively involved.

Fujifilm South Africa will continue to support health initiatives across the African continent while collaborating with the Japanese government and life-saving NGO programs.

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“Our new Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras have inherited the full Nikon tradition of quality, superior imaging technology, ergonomics and high reliability,” Jufer explained.

“Our passion for light drives us to master every aspect of capturing and guiding it,” Jufer continued. “We are unique at Nikon in manufacturing our own glass for our lenses. We also have some of the strictest quality controls in our industry. Only with this total focus and commitment can we harness light and its endless possibilities, and create the tools that photographers and researchers demand and rightly expect from us.”

Nikon Germany has established a strong community of users who appreciate and remain loyal to the Nikon brand. The company operates a Nikon School to educate and instruct photographers, and holds regular workshops, photo walks and events. A select corps of Nikon ambassadors also share their techniques and ideas to help customers further grow and refine their photography skills.

While Nikon is best known for its cameras and lenses, more than half of the company’s global business consists of providing precision optics solutions such as flat-panel displays and semiconductor lithography, along with measuring and microscope systems that are used in various fields such as the electronics, automotive and health care sectors.

“Light is all around us and at the origin of everything,” Lukas Jufer said. “And as our society continues to undergo major transformations in technology, Nikon strives to provide the ‘eyes’ that will be needed by industries and individuals alike. In doing so, Nikon is truly unlocking the future with the power of light.”

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Besides that, Sharp Switzerland offers displays and digital signage applications, as well as point of sale and EPOS (electronic point of sale) solutions that are widely used in the retail sector.

“For many years, we have been working on driving synergies, strengthening our business and further growing our expertise in order to offer innovative solutions to our clients,” Suter said. “Today we are in a good position for further growth in the Swiss market. Our team is highly motivated, aiming to deliver ever more advanced solutions and services to our clients across the country. This year, we will focus on improving our sales performance and streamline our processes in order to better serve our local clients in Switzerland.”

Suter leads 150 employees in Switzerland and brings more than 30 years of industry experience in distribution, marketing, logistics, printing and information technology to the company. During his career, he has led various companies on their way to success, with a strong focus on growth and new market development.

“Sharp is part of a dynamic industry that is experiencing major changes due to digitization,” said Suter. “In this environment, Sharp offers pioneering technologies that help transforming the way people work together and share information. I am glad to be in a position with Sharp to actively shape this process.”

For further information, please visit www.sharp.ch.

About Sharp Information Systems Europe

Sharp Information Systems Europe (SISE) is a division of Sharp Electronics Europe, which offers a unique portfolio of award-winning document management and display solutions to help organizations transform the way they engage with information. Sharp’s industry- leading MFPs and large production systems sit at the heart of integrated applications for digital transformation, while the company’s display solutions include innovative video walls, digital signage displays and interactive flat panel displays for collaborative presentations. Sharp’s mission is to develop new products that support individual expression, creating life-enhancing experiences that let consumers be original. Please visit www.sharp.ch for further information.

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“There has been an information-explosion in the Gulf Cooperation Council region due to the rapid increase in the number of internet users; over 70 percent of the population is connected to the internet. The large-scale implementation of solutions for the ‘internet of things,’ ‘cloud,’ surveillance applications and data storage is increasing. Toshiba Gulf supports the complete range of storage solutions from micro SD cards for smartphones to 14 terabyte hard disk drives for enterprise storage. We are also seeing strong sales growth in our multifunction and barcode printers. Toshiba multifunction printers are supported by a full suite of software solutions that allow customers to manage data and print effectively while reducing carbon footprints.”

Toshiba Gulf also oversees operations in North Africa. As purchasing power continues to increase, sales of Toshiba’s consumer electronics, including audio devices and personal data-storage equipment have increased. “

Africa is one of our largest growth markets and we are developing our business across the region,” said Nagata. “African countries are becoming more connected with the rest of the world and our customers appreciate Toshiba as a quality-driven and reliable brand.”

In November 2018 Toshiba Corp., Japan announced the Toshiba Next Plan. The plan refers to the direction and measures that will transform Toshiba’s business to facilitate future growth.

“The Toshiba Next Plan is the fundamental strategy leading to the company’s long-term goal of becoming one of the world’s best cyber-physical systems technology companies,” said Nagata.

“We are combining the knowledge and capabilities Toshiba has accumulated over years of experience in a wide range of businesses, including infrastructure, electronic devices, information processing, digital solutions and artificial intelligence technologies. Toshiba Gulf will play an important role in connecting Toshiba offices and technologies to better serve our existing clients and our future customers.”

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In the late 1970s, the Singaporean government implemented policies to reduce energy consumption in large-scale public housing projects. In response, Daikin Singapore pioneered and introduced the first multi-split, energy efficient residential air conditioning units for Singaporean homeowners.

The mid-1980s saw a global energy crisis. As Singaporean companies announced cost-cutting measures, Daikin Singapore introduced the country’s first variable refrigerant volume (VRV) system.

This highly effective and energy-saving air conditioning technology was designed for commercial buildings and delivered cost-saving solutions to Singapore’s business community.

Daikin Singapore gained recognition in the commercial air conditioning market during this period and the company holds a significant market share in this segment today.

Singapore’s National Environment Agency introduced mandatory energy labeling scheme for products in the mid-1990s to help consumers compare energy efficiency and make more informed purchasing decisions. The 5-ticks rating, which now represents the highest efficiency ratings for air conditioners, was popularized by Daikin Singapore via its Smile series.

The introduction of the company’s environmentally friendlier R-32 Multi-Split system air conditioner delivers 70 percent less ‘Global Warming Potential.’ The unit was first launched in Singapore and exemplifies Daikin Singapore’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable community.

“Through the company’s pioneering approach to local markets, Daikin is proud to deliver tailored solutions to all our customers,” said Liu.

“In Singapore, this strategy has enabled us to stay one step ahead of the competition and remain a valued contributor to Singaporean society.”

Together supporting you

Daikin Singapore’s market-leading position is due, in part, to the company’s ability to listen to clients and focus on customer needs.

“We ensure residential, large corporates, small-to-medium-size enterprises and public sector customers always receive the best sales and after-sales care,” said Liu.

“We are dedicated to delivering excellence in all aspects of our business; we always put the client first and, as we say to customers, we are ‘everywhere with you’ and ‘we are first, because we put you first.”

To provide more accessibility to Daikin Singapore’s products and services, the company opened five “Proshops” island-wide. The one-stop-shops cater to all Daikin customers’ needs through in-store specialists and interactive touch screen monitors designed to help customers decide on the most suitable air conditioning product.

With the largest in-house service team in Singapore, Daikin Singapore’s highly trained technicians are focused on delivering world-class customer service.

Together making a difference

“As a part of our corporate philosophy, we have always believed in progressing together with society and extending our support to those in need. As we mark our 50th golden jubilee year, we look forward to celebrating the occasion with greater volunteering efforts than before, rallying our colleagues in giving to the less privileged. Such community involvement provides opportunities for us to come ‘together as 1,’ to assist residents in elderly care homes and bring joy to the less fortunate families and children across Singapore,” said Daikin Singapore’s Promotion and Communication Executive Angeline Poh.

Achieving together

Introducing innovative products designed to improve the lives of Singaporeans and protect the environment will ensure Daikin Singapore continues to achieve success there.

“With the ‘internet of things’ and the development of smart homes, we offer integrated systems to perfect our cooling solutions, taking air conditioning beyond its previous limitations,” said Liu.

“Our D’SmartHome enables cross-brand connectivity and we intend to introduce super energy-efficient products. These incorporate monitoring and analytical technology to further minimize energy loss.”

“Looking toward the next 50 years, we want to repay the trust and faith our customers have placed in our products. We’re expanding our regional network and leading more innovative initiatives across the region. As we grow into an excellence hub in Singapore, we will go into the next phase of our exciting journey together with you because, ‘together we are 1.’”

www.daikin.com.sg
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“My team and I are shifting our company’s mission in Hungary by becoming more than a product-driven company delivering cameras, copiers and printers,” explained van ’t Ooster. “As one of the leaders in this industry, we intend to be a guide for businesses and consumers as they make full use of our new innovations and technologies.”

The company is assisting corporate clients by delivering office solutions designed to make businesses run more efficiently.

One of van ’t Ooster’s key priorities is to strengthen the company’s partnerships with industrial printing companies in Hungary and introduce digital printing solutions to take the industry to the next level.

“While technology drives innovation, nurturing the mindset of corporate leaders as they grow their businesses is very important in terms of building successful, long-term partnerships,” said van ’t Ooster.

Canon Hungaria also inspires individual customers through encouragement and support. The tagline “Live for the Story” moves customers to go beyond capturing images and photographs toward creating stories, memories and experiences that can be relived and shared.

Innovations such as the Canon Photo Companion app, allows users to improve their photography skills, manage and process images and create the stories of their lives.

“Surveys show a high satisfaction rate with Canon’s products and services in Europe — we will ensure this continues in Hungary while we strengthen our partnerships across the country,” concluded van ’t Ooster.

www.canon.hu