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FAIRFIELD, New Jersey – June 18, 2008 - Kyocera Mita America, one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today named Jeffrey Pelliconi as National Sales Manager, Strategic Channels.  In this role, Pelliconi will be responsible for supporting Kyocera Mita America’s EcoPro Plus channel resellers through the development and implementation of strategic sales programs and initiatives. 

Bringing over 18 years of sales experience in the document imaging and IT industry, Pelliconi will focus on strengthening the EcoPro channel by leading Kyocera’s IT Channel Sales Team and working with EcoPro resellers to develop the printer market. By leveraging Managed Print Services (MPS) sales initiatives, the Kyocera EcoProPlus Program will provide resellers with TCO and MPS tools and field sales support.  Pelliconi will report to Steve Petix, director, Strategic Channels Group, Kyocera Mita America.

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FAIRFIELD, N.J., May 27, 2008 ― Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced the addition of Richard Heckelmann to the product and solutions marketing team. Mr. Heckelmann joins as Product and Solutions Marketing Manager of Kyocera Mita America’s award-winning printer line-up, and will oversee the product management of printers effective May 27, 2008.

Specifically, Mr. Heckelmann will be responsible with identifying key strengths within Kyocera Mita America’s printer solutions; highlighting key competitive differentiators, including lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), high reliability and quality performance. Additionally, he will manage all aspects of product marketing for the printer solutions, including product pricing analysis, product launch strategies, a managed print services program and competitive analysis for printers and related software and utilities. Mr. Heckelmann will report to William Cassidy, associate director, Product and Solutions Marketing at Kyocera Mita America.

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FAIRFIELD, N.J., - May 23, 2008 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document imaging companies, today launched its innovative TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Optimizer and TCO Calculator for its line of black and white and color EcoPro printers. Available on the EcoPro reseller Intranet, the Kyocera Mita TCO Optimizer and TCO Calculator are interactive, web-based tools that allow resellers to accurately evaluate and demonstrate the potential cost saving for businesses by comparing printer and printer consumable costs such as toner, drums and maintenance kits – across different vendor models.

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FAIRFIELD, New Jersey – April 29, 2008 - Kyocera Mita America, one of the world's leading document solutions companies, announced today it has been awarded ISO 15408 Certification for Data Security Kit (C) for their monochrome workgroup multifunctional products. Data Security Kit (C) meets Evaluation Assurance Level 3 (EAL3) requirements, conforming to the standards set forth and known as Common Criteria. With the announcement of this certification, Kyocera is building on its strategy to providing innovative products and solutions that meet the security initiatives and requirements of today’s business. Kyocera is committed to ensuring organizations with ways to best protect their confidential documents, information and assets, while providing a reliable deterrent to unauthorized activity and access. Data Security Kit (C) is the latest security kit option to achieve ISO 15408 certification.

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FAIRFIELD, N.J., - April 9, 2008 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document imaging companies, today launched its innovative TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Tracker for its line of black and white and color EcoPro printers.  The TCO Tracker™ is an interactive web-based tool that helps businesses compare printer consumable costs such as toner, drums and maintenance kits - across different vendor models.

All TCO Tracker information and pricing is provided by an independent third party, The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research firm, to ensure end-users can best calculate true printer costs and compare competing brands with Kyocera’s EcoPro solutions. 

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FAIRFIELD, New Jersey – March 10, 2008 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, proudly announced today that it has once again obtained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. Acquiring a competency in Information Workers Solutions (IWS) and Networking Infrastructure Solutions competency, Kyocera remains dedicated to improving customer productivity in conjunction with streamlining the overall work process. Achieving the IWS competency allows Kyocera to address key customer challenges through the development of solutions and deployed services based on the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Key benefits include increased employee productivity by simplifying everyday business activities, such as document review and approval, issue tracking and signature collection. Further, IWS allows customers to make well-informed decisions through the consolidation of business-critical information into one central location. continue reading...

FAIRFIELD, N.J. - March 4, 2008 - Kyocera Mita America, one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced the availability of its FS-1300D, the latest ECOSYS® monochrome laser printer to meet today’s fast-paced small business workgroup and small office printing requirements. Offering high-quality output with a competitive six-second first print out time, and standard duplex for double-sided printing, business users gain a printer solution that handles tasks both effectively and economically. This compact, high performance desktop printer delivers 30 pages-per-minute print speeds and a six-second first print out time, which is critical in business environment where printing tasks often comprise of short simple document jobs. In addition, its powerful controller and standard 32MB of memory (upgradeable to 544MB) ensures that large document output needs are also met and processed with high-quality printing efficiency. "In this competitive economic environment, organizations must be focused on investing in document imaging solutions that are reliable and have a low total cost of ownership," said William Cassidy, associate director, product and solutions marketing, Printers, Kyocera Mita America. "We’re proud to say that our new FS-1300D printer strongly matches both of those requirements with strong output speeds for enhanced reliability and as part of our ECOSYS line, the device offers long-life consumables to ensure one of the lowest costs per print." Focused on end-user productivity, the Energy Star Compliant FS-1300D offers two new features; an LED panel, providing users distinct color indicators to highlight the printer’s status at the device, and an innovative Status Monitor, which relays information for the printer directly to a users desktop. These new features are designed to simplify customer interaction and improve the workflow, performance and productivity within the office. Further, the FS-1300D offers the user a robust set of standard and optional features, including standard 1200 dpi print resolution for high-quality black and white imaging, standard Hi-Speed 2.0 USB connection, standard 250 sheet output/input trays, standard 50 multi purpose tray, which handles alternative media stock from heavier paper to envelopes and labels; optional 250 sheet paper feeder, with a maximum paper capacity up to 800 sheets, and an optional network interface card which can support IPv6. Pricing and Availability The FS-1300D is available now through authorized Kyocera dealers at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $530.00. To find the nearest dealer, please visit Kyocera Mita America's dealer locator, at: www.kyoceramita.com/us. ABOUT KYOCERA MITA AMERICA Kyocera Mita America, Inc. (www.kyoceramita.com/us), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. Kyocera Mita America is a group company of Kyocera Mita Corporation. Kyocera Mita Corporation is a core company of the Kyocera Corporation, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. Kyocera Mita America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net revenues exceeded $10 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2007. <!-- discliaimer and read me --><!-- discliaimer and read me -->continue reading...

FAIRFIELD, N.J., February 25, 2008 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, announced today that its ‘Kyocera Kid Color' advertising campaign, featured in the October 15, 2007 issue of Forbes magazine, received a "Best in Category" award for the Computers, Hardware/Peripherals category. This is the second advertisement in six months to rank among the top advertisements in Forbes.The "Kyocera Kid Color" advertisement demonstrated a strong 62 percent reader recall rate when compared to other advertisements in the magazine; marking one of the most successful branding campaigns in its market. Forbes magazine's Strategic Research Group measures reader advertising awareness using the Subscriber Advertising Measurement (SAM) methodology, developed by Beta Research. The SAM system accurately measures print advertising awareness by measuring reader marketing/advertisement perception of 300 randomly selected subscribers. "We are excited to learn that our two recent advertising campaigns in Forbes magazine are resonating well with our target audience," said Peter Hendrick, vice president, Marketing, Kyocera Mita America. "We developed these campaigns to further our ‘People Friendly' message, and are proud that our creative campaigns are raising brand recognition for Kyocera Mita America." Kyocera Mita America's "Power of Printing" advertisement, which ran in the June 18, 2007 issue of Forbes received a "Best in Category" award for the Computers, Hardware/Peripherals category, and ranked among the top 10 branding campaigns that issue. Both advertisements are part of Kyocera Mita America's highly successful ‘People Friendly' brand campaign, now in its fifth year. The ‘People Friendly' campaign and award-winning advertisements were created by Seiter & Miller, a full-service, independent advertising agency based in New York. ABOUT KYOCERA MITA AMERICA Kyocera Mita America, Inc. (www.kyoceramita.com/us), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. Kyocera Mita America is a group company of Kyocera Mita Corporation. Kyocera Mita Corporation is a core company of the Kyocera Corporation, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. Kyocera Mita America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products' high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net revenues exceeded $10 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2007continue reading...

Kyocera Mita America’s Color Multifunctional Product Line Earns High Honors for Delivering Top Features, Functionality and Low Total Cost of Ownership FAIRFIELD, N.J. - February 11, 2008 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, starts out 2008 by announcing today that two leading, independent research companies – Better Buys for Business and BERTL® – have recognized select products from its color multifunctional product (MFP) line for offering end-users high-quality, reliable and cost-effective document imaging solutions. Recognizing top quality in Kyocera’s product line, Better Buys for Business, a leading independent authority on document imaging equipment, acknowledged Kyocera’s KM-C3232E, KM-C3225E, and KM-C2525E with its 2008 Editor’s Choice Awards. In selecting these models, Better Buys for Business gathered feedback from users about equipment performance, ease of use and brand satisfaction. The devices that earned the prestigious Editor’s Choice honors, include:

• KM-C3232E: Ideal for environments that demand an MFP that produces crisp monochrome output with superior color, the KM-C3232E offers 32 page-per-minute (PPM) color and monochrome speed, superior image quality at 600dpi, reliability and productivity.
• KM-C3225E: With 32ppm black-and-white and 25ppm color output speed, the KM-C3225E is geared toward the workgroup environment offering a cost-effective document solution with improved finishing and paper handling options, and brilliant color output.
• KM-C2525E: The KM-C2525E is a workgroup color MFP which boosts fast print / copy output speeds of 25ppm black-and-white and 25ppm for color, standard PDF Compression and Encryption and enhanced image quality.

Each product passed a comprehensive 10-category evaluation, including: product area overview; features and technology overviews; vendor profiles; full specifications; pricing information, among other qualifications. Kyocera’s color MFP solutions were also recognized by BERTL, a premier source for objective, independent product-evaluation reports on digital imaging devices and software. BERTL awarded Kyocera’s KM-C4035E a ‘Highly Recommended’ four-star rating for the device’s high-quality and consistent color/monochrome document imaging capabilities and long-life consumable technology. For more about the KM-C4035E:

• KM-C4035E: Designed for busy workgroups and mid-sized office environments interested in transitioning to fast, reliable, color-enabled devices with extremely low running costs, the KM-C4035E provides fast print speeds of 35 ppm in color and 40 ppm in black and white, standard PDF Compression and Encryption, enhanced image quality, and is Windows® Vista Premium Certified.

"Starting off the year by receiving top honors from Better Buys for Business and BERTL is a great accomplishment for Kyocera Mita America, as it validates our success in offering industry-proven, durable, and economically-friendly document imaging solutions," said Peter Hendrick, vice president, Marketing, Kyocera Mita America. "Our goal is to offer our dealers a robust catalogue of high performing, market-leading MFPs and printers that prove valuable to meeting the diverse needs of the end-user - from delivering ease-of-use technology and unparalleled reliability to lowest Total Cost of Ownership." For more information about Kyocera Mita America’s color MFP line, or to find an authorized local dealer, please visit Kyocera Mita America’s Dealer Locator, at: www.kyoceramita.com/us ABOUT BETTER BUYS FOR BUSINESS Better Buys for Business is the nation’s leading independent authority on document imaging equipment (copiers, printers, faxes, and scanners). To assure its independence, Better Buys for Business accepts no advertising. Revenues are derived solely from the sales of its reports. For subscription information, call 800-24702185 or visit www.BetterBuys.com. ABOUT BERTL BERTL® is the premier source for objective, independent product-evaluation reports and comparative analyses on digital imaging devices and software. BERTL's evaluation reports, customer satisfaction research, awards and product ratings are undertaken entirely at BERTL's expense for the benefit of its international subscriber base. At all times, BERTL's primary focus is the end user. BERTL publishes the world's largest library of evaluation reports on copiers, printers, MFPs, fax and color and production devices. The reports are available in a range of specialized subscription services: Color at Work®, LabCheck®, ITchat® and Imaging at Work®. Also available is the DataCheck® service, a database of over 4,000 products covering all major manufacturers. To learn more about BERTL, visit www.BERTL.com or telephone 1.732.761.2311. ABOUT KYOCERA MITA AMERICA Kyocera Mita America, Inc. (www.kyoceramita.com/us), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. Kyocera Mita America is a group company of Kyocera Mita Corporation. Kyocera Mita Corporation is a core company of the Kyocera Corporation, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. Kyocera Mita America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net revenues exceeded $10 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2007.continue reading...