Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada), Ltd.
Date Posted: October 1, 2010

Mississauga, ON – October 1, 2010 – - Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada), Ltd. (Konica Minolta) proudly announces its support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (the Foundation) which builds on Konica Minolta's global commitment to improving women's health. Launching today, and continuing until March 31, 2011, the Copy for the Cause promotion contributes a portion of every sale (in Canada by direct channel) of Konica Minolta colour bizhub multifunctional print devices to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

"We're extremely pleased with our partnership with the Foundation and believe it's a natural fit for Konica Minolta as Konica Minolta Medical Imaging manufactures digital mammography diagnostic technology that is contributing to the early detection of breast cancer," said Satoshi (Sol) Tachioka, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd., President and CEO. "As a result, Konica Minolta group companies around the world support similar Pink Ribbon campaigns, which emphasize the importance of early detection and we're very proud to continue this tradition in Canada," he adds.

In addition to the Copy for the Cause promotion, Konica Minolta employees across Canada are also ardently participating in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure on October 3, 2010. "The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to partner with Konica Minolta in the Copy for the Cause program," says Jane Knox, Associate Director of National Corporate Programs, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Central Office. "This program allows the Canadian business community to support the Foundation's vision of creating a future without breast cancer in their everyday activity. Proceeds from the program will help us invest in innovative research that is making real change happen."

About their participation in the Run for the Cure, Knox adds, "Konica Minolta's Corporate Run Team is incredibly enthusiastic about their participation in the Run for the Cure. The company's corporate matching commitment to their Run team participants has inspired their staff to expand their personal fundraising goals to new heights!"

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