Konica Minolta Acquires Simmons Business Systems

As part of it's continual push into the digital color market, Konica Minolta announced that it has acquired Simmons Business Systems in Bethel Park, PA. The dealership, founded in 1975 by Ron Simmons, is a major player in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. The deal gives Konica Minolta additional penetration into a strong market.

With the KM CPP8050, the KM 1050, and the KM C500, Konica Minolta is competing successfully with Xerox and Canon in the highly lucrative digital color arena. This acquisition signals that Konica Minolta is making a real push, placing as much emphasis on selling their products as the development of new technology.

This likely won't be the last acquisition for Konica Minolta or any of the major players, as the graphics industry continues to experience consolidation.

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