Epson Empowers Partners to Shift Into High Gear

INDUSTRY NEWS
EPSON EMPOWERS
PARTNERS TO “SHIFT INTO
HIGH GEAR”
Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently held a series of events to honor the company’s top
trade partners and to prepare them for a more aggressive 2013 fiscal year. With the theme
‘Shifting Into High Gear’, the ‘kick-offs’ were held at the Discovery Suites in Ortigas, Solaire Resort
and Casino in Pasay, and Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
The events highlighted Epson’s
commitment to empower its partners as
exemplified by Epson’s consistent
support to their businesses, updates
about the latest digital imaging
technology innovations, and product
showcases.
Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) President/Country Manager
Toshimitsu Tanaka exhorts Epson’s trade partners. “Epson is ‘Shifting into
High Gear’! We will surpass last year’s achievements and reach greater
heights,” said Tanaka.
EPC’s President/Country Manager,
Toshimitsu Tanaka, said that the
company expects positive growth
especially in the printer market. “Printer
demand in emerging countries is
growing not only in retail but also in the
corporate segment. Inkjet products such
as the Epson L-Series, which provides
customers with the lowest printing cost*,
are especially in high demand,” said
Tanaka.
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Recently, Epson shared information from the International Data Corporation (IDC)** confirming
that Epson dominated the market for Inkjet Printers (IJP) in 2012 with a commanding 34.4% value
share. The figure denotes a rise in Epson IJP value share from 26.8% to 34.4% from the
preceding year.
The 2012 IDC Report also authenticated that for the Serial Dot Matrix (SIDM) printer category,
Epson has remained unbeatable in the Philippines with a 90.3% value share. For several decades,
Epson has been the undisputed leader in the dot matrix printer segment in the country.
Epson is also taking steps to dominate the Philippine projector market. Back in February, the
company launched new 3D and interactive projector models
for home and business use that push the standards of current
projector technology offered to the public.
“We have been the No.1 projector maker in the world for 12
straight years***. We hope to continue to exceed the
expectations of our customers with high-precision, energy
saving products that provide real value,” added Tanaka.
Epson’s 3LCD projectors provide 3 times brighter colors
compared to similarly-priced 1-chip DLP projectors of
competing brands.
*As of 28 August 2012, the Epson L-series offers users the world’s lowest cost per page for any printer using genuine branded supplies from its own
maker.
**Value Share corresponds to the total customer purchases in currency. IDC is the standard source for market and value share information in the
Philippines and in most countries.
***FutureSource Consulting recently confirmed Epson’s status as the No.1 projector maker in the world for an unprecedented 12th straight year.
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About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and
other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact,
energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the
Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world,
and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. http://global.epson.com/
About Epson Southeast Asia
Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia. Led by the regional headquarters, Epson
Singapore Pte Ltd., Epson Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 10 countries, and is responsible for delivering and supporting
Epson’s cutting-edge consumer and business digital imaging products to the customers of these markets through its comprehensive
infrastructure of over 360 service outlets, 10 Epson solution centres and 8 manufacturing facilities. http://www.epson.com.sg
About Epson Philippines
Epson’s corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion peso company in a span of a few years
from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management style by its dedicated and innovative staff
members and officers. Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 77 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with more than 200
dealers and more than 800 shops across the Country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph) or our Facebook
page (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonPhilippines).
For product inquiries and technical support, please contact Epson Customer Care at: Metro Manila:(02) 441-9030; Toll Free: 1-
800-1069-37766 (PLDT), 1-800-3-0037766 (DIGITEL)or visit the Epson Customer Care website: http://customercare.epson.com.ph.
Media Contacts:
For Epson Philippines Corporation:
Mark Isaiah David
PR & Events Manager
Email: markd@epc.epson.com.ph
For Extant PR Systems:
Evan Cariaga/Deejay Sablan
Telefax : 998-2790
Email: evan_extantpr@yahoo.com
deejay_extantpr@yahoo.com
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