Virtual exhibition BUSINESS-INFORM 2014

Static Control Hosts Annual Distributor Summit 

Sanford, N.C. – (May 5, 2015) – Static Control’s global distributor partners traveled to the world headquarters April 20-23 to attend the Annual Distributor Summit. More than 15 countries were represented at the event, which included three days of product discussions, sales opportunities, upcoming promotions, industry updates and analysis of each individual market. 

“This annual meeting is vital to share ideas and strategies. We are a global company with a presence in every inhabited continent, and our distribution network reaches more than 15,000 remanufacturers around the world. It is critical they understand Static Control’s vision for the future and also discuss local strategies for each market,” said Juan Carlos Bonell, Static Control Vice President of Sales for Global Distributor Markets. “We are continuously working together with our global partners and this meeting is a great opportunity to show them our support.” 

In addition to business discussions, attendees also participated in a paintball team competition. “Social activities like this one help bond our team together. It boosts problem-solving abilities and allows the group to independently devise and implement strategies with a specific goal in mind,” said Bonell. 

“Static Control has been very supportive of our business, and remanufacturers around the world recognize Static Control distributors as the most solid distribution network in the industry. We are proud of being part of the Static Control family and support all strategies the company is implementing for our region,” added Rafael Camacho, general manager of Componentes de Colombia and Componentes De Ecuador, the distributor in Colombia and Ecuador. 

Static Control also presented awards for top sales performance to distributors Componentes De Ecuador in Ecuador, Trascopier in Argentina and Lago Print in Venezuela. Static Control distributor partners also serve remanufacturers in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Korea and Ukraine.

D.G. Imaging Solutions PLT in Malaysia was selected as the latest partner to join with Static Control in 2014 as an exclusive distributor. 

Static Control distributors serve more than 15,000 remanufacturers worldwide.

Static Control Adds More Ink to Extensive Offering 

Reading, U.K. – (December 1, 2014) – Static Control has added more than 100 new ink jet products as part of its series of complete ink jet solutions for European customers. The range now includes over 550 new ink jet products with more in development. They are for use across multiple cartridges and complement its expanding ink jet chip offerings. 

Static Control’s Managing Director for European Operations Ken Lalley commented that this extension of its range was primarily due to the customer demand for added convenience and flexibility. “Remanufacturers who may have previously purchased their ink and laser jet components from separate suppliers now have the opportunity to buy everything they need from one trusted source. Our customers know when they buy a Static Control solution, they’re getting a high quality product that will deliver consistent performance that is respectful of intellectual property. 

“We are delighted to add these products to our catalogue and offer our customers more opportunities than ever before.” 

European customers interested in learning more about the new range of ink jet products are encouraged to contact a Static Control sales representative for a comprehensive list of ink offering.

Static Control Releases Statement Regarding Upcoming Case 

Sanford, N.C. – (June 30, 2014) – Static Control stands proudly behind the innovative and patented technologies they have developed in order to offer replacement chips for HP® ink jet cartridges without breaching the intellectual property of the OEM. 

The million lawsuit HP filed against Datel Holdings on June 23 further validates the value and importance of investing in reverse engineering and respect for intellectual property. In the official complaint, HP claims that Datel schemed to misappropriate trade secrets involving the master key codes on ink jet chips, allowing Datel to develop non-genuine chips for use on cartridges. 

“We don’t scheme at Static Control. We don’t misappropriate. We develop our chip technology in-house. We manufacture our chips in-house. We understand the importance of knowing your supply chain, and that’s why we do it ourselves. We are our supply chain,” said Bryan Bonacum, Vice President of North American Sales. “We stand by our products and will be happy to answer questions about our products or process.” 

He continued, “You can’t just look at a chip and see the IP that is involved. You can’t see the difference between respectfully reverse-engineered technology and technology that has been developed illegally. That’s why it comes down to knowing and trusting your chip supplier. HP alleges chip companies who sell to clones got their technology from Datel. I think remanufacturers need to ask themselves who Datel Holdings was involved with and how much they really know about the chips they purchase.” 

Bonacum added, “HP has been vigorously defending their IP. At Static Control, we respect the intellectual property of OEMs and protect our own innovations through patents. Cases like this are good for the aftermarket if it helps rid the industry of patent infringing products and clone cartridges.” 

Static Control has long advocated the importance of knowing the supply chain of products to avoid patent and IP infringement.  

“Ask for it in writing that they developed the technology and reverse-engineered their own chips. We will gladly do that,” Bonacum said. “It is truly shocking that after all this time and all the lawsuits there are still companies that do not respect the IP of others.”

SCC Offers 20 New Products for More than 30 Printer Applications 

US-based, giant aftermarket supplier Static Control (SCC) released 20 new products for use in more than 30 printer applications. Among the various OEMs included, the list contains firmware-resistant chips for use in HP® 970/971 and 980 ink jet cartridges. Other products released include a replacement waste bin and a number of replacement chips for use in HP®, Dell®, Epson®, Kyocera®, Ricoh® Aficio® and Xerox® machines. 

According to SCC The replacement chips for use in HP® 970/971 and 980 work with all current firmware updates and are in stock, ready for shipment to global destinations. Similar replacement chips for use in the HP® 655, 670 and 685 were released as well. All of the chips feature Static Control’s patented ink gauge technology, providing full functionality while circumventing HP’s ink gauge U.S. patent 6,089,687 and European patent 941 856 B1.

The replacement waste bin for use in HP® M125/127 MFP toner cartridges allows for an easy conversion from the readily available HP® CB435A (P1505), CE285A (P1102) and CC388A (P1106) cartridges to the new HP® CF283A model used in the HP® M125/127 machines.

The other new products include replacement chips for use in HP® M476 toner cartridges, OPC drums for HP® P2055, CP1025, P3015 and 2600 toner cartridges and replacement chips for Dell® C2660/C2665, Epson® Workforce® AL-M300, Kyocera® TK-6305/6307, Ricoh® Aficio® SP 4100 and Xerox® Phaser® 3010/3040/3045 toner cartridges.

For more information, please visit www.scc-inc.com 

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Static Control Sponsors Another Successful Focus On Europe Event

Reading, U.K. (June 27, 2014) - This year’s Focus On Europe conference, hosted by The Recycler, was once again a resounding success. Static Control was a sponsor of the two-day event held in Barcelona on June 5-6 at the Hotel Salles Pere IV. The conference brought together delegates from all corners of the industry, from remanufacturers, suppliers and resellers, to empties brokers, industry analysts and cartridge associations. 

Jason Doran, Static Control’s General Sales Manager for Western Europe, gave the presentation “Our Own Worst Enemy?”, which looked at how aftermarket members dealing in clones are affecting the whole industry: by encouraging more legal action from the OEMs; deterring users from other non-OEM consumables; and perpetuating the price war, which drastically limits the aftermarket’s growth potential. 

The series of presentations also covered topics including current and forecast industry trends, salesmanship in remanufacturing and the importance of promoting value over price, the need for sustainability and the excellent work being done by ETIRA and ARTI-Italia. 

“We want to congratulate the Recycler for continuing to put on an annual event that always feels fresh and generates new ideas,” said Ken Lalley, Sales Director of Static Control. “Every year we come away with a renewed perspective as we’ve had the opportunity to hear the point of view of so many differing members of the remanufacturing community. We are proud to support valuable events such as this one, which encourages ideas from the very best of the industry’s representatives.” 

For more information regarding Static Control, contact a Static Control sales representative:

Europe Headquarters:  Tel: +44-118-923-8800

US Headquarters: Toll-Free: +1-800-488-2426

US Headquarters:  Tel: +1-919-774-3808

Asia Headquarters: Tel: +852-2427-6011 

Visit: www.scc-inc.com 

HP, Lexmark Discussed IP Issues  At Static Control’s Seminar in Lodz 

Static Control reported it hosted a customer seminar in Lodz, Poland on April 25. At the event, Lexmark’s Worldwide Brand Protection Manager Andrew Gardner and HP attorney Tomasz Koryzma spoke about IP (intellectual property) concerns.

Mr. Gardner expressed Lexmark’s strong commitment against clone cartridges. Also, he revealed the OEM’s legal actions against clone sellers and the raids it commissioned earlier this year in Germany. Later, Mr. Koryzma noted HP’s effort in protecting their IP in Poland and discussed the legal risk of selling infringing products.

“It was a great experience to have representatives from both Lexmark and HP here at the event presenting alongside our team to help educate remanufacturers of the importance of intellectual property,” said Sales Director Ken Lalley. “Static Control has taken a strong stance against new build clones and we are happy to see OEMs such as Lexmark and HP join the fight to rid the industry of clone cartridges. We are very pleased with the success of this kick-off seminar and look forward to the additional seminars we will hold throughout Europe and Central and Western Asia.”

As was revealed, Static Control will launch a series of 22 information-intensive sessions. Those seminars are free for current customers of the company. The next seminar will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria on May 14 at the Grand Hotel Sofia. Guest speakers from trade associations and OEMs will attend the upcoming seminars in Bucharest, Romania and Bratislava, Slovakia. 

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Static Control Appoints RTS Imaging  As Distributor in Australia 

Static Control announced it has selected RTS Imaging as its authorized distributor for the Australian market.

Juan Carlos Bonell, Static Control’s Vice President of Distributor Market, commented, “We are excited for RTS Imaging to join our family of distributors. RTS will provide local inventory, quick delivery times, dedicated sales and customer support to all remanufacturers through Australia.”

Juan added, “Like Static Control, they are fully committed to supporting genuine remanufacturers through providing the highest quality components and unmatched customer services. We look forward to growing cartridge remanufacturing in Australia with this partnership.” 

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Static Control Opens New Sales  And Distribution Center in Turkey 

Static Control has announced the opening of a new office and distribution center in Istanbul, Turkey. This facility will supply components to the growing customer base of cartridge remanufacturers throughout Turkey. The new premises will have considerable warehouse and office space staffed by a team dedicated to supporting the remanufacturers of the region.

Yamani Araci, Static Control’s Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkeysaid, “Static Control is thrilled to begin supplying from a world-class warehousing facility in Istanbul. The site brings us closer to our customers in Turkey and allows us to serve them more efficiently than ever with high quality products and services. The strategic location of the warehouse—close to Ataturk Airport—makes it easily accessible and puts it at the heart of a well-connected logistics network.”

Araci added, “This new facility will allow us to build on our reputation of supporting genuine remanufacturers in solving complex challenges in the industry; they now have better access to the technical services, IP support and OEM-quality component systems that only Static Control can provide. This is a significant step towards improving our after-sales services in Turkeyand we will continue to invest in the company’s infrastructure throughout the Middle East to ensure excellent product availability.”

In the coming months, the Turkeyoperation plans to expand staff. “Looking ahead, now that our new sales office and warehouse is successfully established, we will focus on developing our technical support for this growing market,” said Araci. 

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More Static Control SKUs  Granted Nordic Swan Ecolabel 

Products carrying the Nordic Ecolabel, normally called Nordic Swan, must meet extremely high environmental standards.

Aftermarket suppliers Static Control, for the second time in 2014, announced additional toner SKUs have fulfilled the environmental and climate criteria of this environmentally compliant certification.

The Nordic Ecolabel aims to “encourage manufacturers to develop environmentally sound products and services” and to contribute to “sustainable consumption.” To acquire the green certification, a life-cycle perspective of the product is analyzed, i.e., the product's impact on the environment from raw material/source to waste. Criteria is also set with regard to quality, health aspects and performance/functionality, according to www.nordic-ecolabel.org 

Ken Lalley, Sales Director for Static Control said, “Sustainability has always been at the heart of this industry, being based on the premise of reusing and reducing waste. We know that the environmental benefits of remanufactured cartridges are one of the reasons consumers choose to buy them, and we will continue to assist our customers in promoting the green message as much as we can.

“The Nordic Ecolabel serves as an excellent marketing tool in communicating to end users that each accredited cartridge is environmentally sound, as well as strengthening the quality image of the remanufacturer’s brand.” Lalley added. 

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