Oki revenue surges despite EMS woes

Oki revenue surges despite EMS woes

Japanese manufacturer posts strong sales growth, but Electronics Manufacturing Services division struggles. Oki Electric Industry reported an increase in revenue for the third quarter, as robust demand for enterprise and public solutions offset a downturn in its...
Oki revenue surges despite EMS woes

Toshiba Tec profits surge despite yen

Japanese firm sees sales growth but workplace solutions profits hit by weak currency. Toshiba Tec has reported a sharp rebound in profitability, with net sales rising to ¥425.5 billion ($2.87 billion/ €2.64 billion) for the first nine months of FY2024, an increase of...
Trump’s tariffs to shake printer industry?

Trump’s tariffs to shake printer industry?

Fresh trade levies hit China, Mexico, and Canada, sparking uncertainty in print supply chains. The latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States on key trading partners is set to disrupt global supply chains, and if printers and consumables are included,...
Epson profits hit by weak ink sales

Epson profits hit by weak ink sales

Printer sales hold up, but declining ink revenues and price erosion weigh on profits. Seiko Epson Corporation reported a 23.3% decline in business profit for its third quarter, as falling ink revenues and printer price erosion overshadowed strong sales of...