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Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada), Ltd.
Date Posted: December 16, 2009

Mississauga, ON – December 16, 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 2010 Editor's Choice Award winner in the Color Laser and Business Ink Jet Printer Guide, iGuide and High-Volume Copier & Multifunctional Guide. 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:

• magicolor® 4650/4650DN, magicolor 1600 Series and magicolor 7450 II grafx as Editor's Choices in the 2010 Color Laser and Business Ink Jet Printer Guide
• bizhub PRO® 1050e and bizhub PRO 950 as Editor's Choices in the 2010 High-Volume Copier & Multifunctional Guide
• bizhub PRO C65hc, bizhub PRO 1200 Series, and bizhub PRO 1051 as Editor's Choices in the 2010 iGuide in the High Volume Printer, High Volume Copier category(s)

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's presence in the color printing and copying sector continues to grow with strong upgrades to an already fine lineup of products," said Steve Hannaford, editor-in-chief, Better Buys for Business. "In the light production areas especially, the company has established its credentials as a market and technology leader."

"Moving into 2010, we continue to be focused on delivering the most innovative and high-quality solutions and products," said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "Recognition from Better Buys for Business is always an honor and further demonstrates this commitment. Our award-winning product lines of bizhub MFPs, bizhub PRO digital presses and magicolor printers continue to distinguish themselves from competitors and ensure that customers can always count on Konica Minolta for a wide range of industry-leading digital imaging technology."

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 also provides advanced solutions and software applications for device administration, document management, forms and variable data, cost accounting, print production, and more.

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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