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Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada), Ltd.
Date Posted: July 24, 2009

Mississauga, ON – July 24, 2009 – - Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (Konica Minolta) a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Better Buys for Business has named Konica Minolta a 2009 Editor's Choice Award winner for the following products: bizhub® C552, bizhub C652, bizhub PRO® 950 and bizhub PRO C6501P. Award selections were based on rigorous analysis of all current competitive models for inclusion in comprehensive product guides.

The Better Buys for Business recognized Konica Minolta with the following awards:

• bizhub C652 and bizhub C552 as Editor's Choices in the iGuide Colour Copier Section
• bizhub PRO 6501P and bizhub PRO 950 as Editor's Choices in the High-Volume Printers

In addition to featuring award winners, each of the Better Buys for Business 10 annual product guides includes: product features and technology; vendor profiles; full specifications; and pricing information.

"Konica Minolta continues to grow and strengthen its presence in all print markets, including production print, and has become an increasingly competitive player in both colour and black-and-white devices," said Steve Hannaford, editor-in-chief, Better Buys for Business. "Konica Minolta's high-end printers have impressive speed, capacity, and are based on leading technology. With the bizhub PRO 1050eP and bizhub PRO C6500P systems, they are further establishing their already-powerful bizhub PRO product line."

"We are honored to be recognized among the best performing and most valued products in these respective categories by Better Buy for Business," said Kevin Kern, Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "These accolades bolster the company vision that customers can count on Konica Minolta for all of their advanced digital imaging and technology needs. Our award-winning product lines of bizhub MFPs and bizhub PRO production print systems continue to distinguish itself from competitors as the highest quality technology available."

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd.

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. delivers world-class service through its extensive network of direct sales offices and authorized dealers throughout Canada. Konica Minolta is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies bringing together advances in security, print quality, and network integration via its award-winning line of bizhub® multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub® PRO production printing systems; magicolor® desktop colour-laser printers and all-in-ones; and pagepro™ monochrome desktop laser printers and all-in-ones.

Konica Minolta provides advanced solutions and software applications for device administration, document management, forms and variable data, cost accounting, print production, and more. Konica Minolta is also the first manufacturer and distributor of multifunction devices (MFPs) in North America to receive EcoLogo's newest office products certification (CCD-035 Office Machines, Multifunctional Device Category) - based on EcoLogo's latest and very stringent environmentally-friendly requirements.

For more information, please visit Konica Minolta at www.konicaminolta.ca/business
Learn more about Konica Minolta's bizhub line-up of products at www.allyouneedishub.com
For more information about Konica Minolta's environmental initiatives visit www.konicaminolta.ca/environment

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