Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
Brother
Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, products for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research, and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois, and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Mexico.
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Growth & Profitability
Brother Industries Seeks to Acquire Mutoh in Wide Format Print Space
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoProposed acquisition deal in Japan is valued at more than $220 million (USD); nearly $49 per share, per Brother Industries, Ltd.
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CLICK: Konica Minolta ‘High Velocity’ Summit and POA’s ‘Elevate’ 2026 Kickoff Meeting
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataPhotos of where we were this fall, including the PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, Ricoh’s Dealer Summit in Nashville, and LDI Connect’s Technology Showcase in New York City.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Brother Refreshes A3 Business Inkjet Lineup with Next-Generation Engine
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFeaturing a next-generation engine, upgraded business inkjet printers from Brother deliver vibrant 11×17″ output and full functionalityābringing enterprise-class capabilities to businesses of any size at an accessible price.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, January 19 – 23, 2026
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Personal Printers Are Disappearing, but Printing Demand Isnāt
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNew data from WithMe, Inc. reveals a surge in shared printing demand, with over 33 million pages printed across apartments, offices, cafes and coworking spaces in 2025.
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Office/Workplace Technology
JAPANESE HEADLINES: Impact of U.S. Tariffs on OEM Performance in FY2025
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboHow fiscal-year financial results from Brother, Canon, Epson, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Ricoh, Sharp, and Toshiba are impacted by U.S. tariffs.
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CR Exclusives
A4 Manufacturer Ratings: 40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey
by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark VrunoSeventy-five percent (312 of 415) of office technology dealers who responed to our survey qualified their primary A4 manufacturer ratings with comments.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, September 29 – October 3, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Brother International Corporation Introduces High Stiffness Reducers
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe OEM’s next wave of automation and precision manufacturing comes in four new product types, providing design flexibility, high precision, powerful drive, and greater torque in compact form factors for factory and robotics applications, says Brother International.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, September 22 – 26, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, September 15 – 19, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Brother USA Introduces New and Enhanced Inkjet Printers
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe refreshed Work Smart, INKvestment Tank, and INKvestment lines deliver versatile, high-performance printers designed for home users, small businesses, and professionals alike for smarter, more affordable printing, says Brother USA.
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Office/Workplace Technology
October ā25 Dealer Timeline Set for Toshiba eTAG Inventory Control
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoPatented Encompass Tag & Assessment Generator⢠(eTAG) technology was a necessity born during the global, COVID-19 pandemic, says Toshiba Americas Business Solutions, Inc.
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Photos of where we were in August: namely, in Cleveland for a tech event hosted by Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises (DME) and its new subsidiary, Ohio Business Machines.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, August 11 – 15, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Dealer SDI Celebrates 80 Years in Business
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoCongratulations to longtime Philadelphia-area Sharp dealer Standard Digital Imaging, which also carries Brother and Toshiba (Dynabook) lines. The dealership was founded in 1945.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, June 30 – July 3, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Lack of Printer Security Exposes Devices to Hacks
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoPrinter security is a concern as several critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in various models by Brother as well as other manufacturers, according to Rapid7 Labs. An unpatchable flaw is the culprit.
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2025 Business Technology Association National Conference: Foothills, Football, and Dusty Boots
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFrom an NFL Hall of Famer-turned-dancer, Xeroxās COO, and a real, live New Mexico rodeo, the Business Technology Association (BTA) national conference had it all in 2025!
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Economics
JAPANESE HEADLINES: Major MFP Manufacturers Disclose Impact of U.S. Tariff Policies
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboIn Japan, May earnings reports from nine multifunction printer OEMS reflect international trade concerns and financial impact of U.S. tariff policies.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, June 9-13, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Ricoh and Brother Form Alliance to Offer a More Comprehensive Portfolio of Print Solutions
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoComplementary A4 product line delivers cost-effective, scalable print solutions from OEMs Brother and Ricoh for the modern U.S. workplace.
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Southeast office technology dealer RJ Young hosted its second annual ‘Tech Connect’ showcase event in Nashville last week.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, May 19-23, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

