The Recycler Magazine

Zhono has released compatible chips for use in Xerox B105 series devices. In March 2026, Xerox launched the B105 series, which is its next-generation A4 monochrome laser MFP. This series of printers integrates printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions, providing essential office solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Fujifilm Business Innovation is launching an artificial intelligence chat function for its FUJIFILM IWpro cloud service, aiming to help companies extract value from internal documents and improve decision-making accuracy. The feature uses retrieval-augmented generation technology to search across stored files and generate summarised responses with links to original sources, reducing the time employees spend locating information.

Altkin will use its presence at The Recycler Live & Trade Days 2026 to signal its ambition to expand its European partner network and strengthen its role as a platform for growth, collaboration and long-term alignment. Altkin, a subsidiary of Armor Group and a leading European provider of remanufactured printing solutions, operates exclusively through an indirect sales model, working closely with IT resellers, copier dealers and office supply distributors.

UBEO Business Services announced the strategic acquisitions of CEI in North Carolina and ABR Digital Office Solutions in Georgia and South Carolina. This dual expansion significantly strengthens UBEO’s footprint across the Southeast. By combining national resources with decades of trusted local expertise, UBEO said it aims to elevate technology support for growing businesses in these key regions.

Deal creates larger UK IT lifecycle group with scale and security capabilities. SAS Tech Services, a Northampton-based IT logistics specialist, has acquired Rapid IT Lifecycle, expanding its capabilities in secure technology handling and field engineering across the UK. The deal brings together two companies focused on security, compliance and operational reliability.

Ricoh International B.V. has announced a strategic partnership with VEGOS d.o.o. Sarajevo, strengthening Ricoh’s presence across Bosnia and Herzegovina and expanding access to its digital services and print and imaging solutions nationwide. This partnership supports Ricoh’s growth strategy in a highly competitive market, enabling organisations across the country to accelerate digital transformation and improve workplace efficiency.

Ninestar has filed a $470 million (€432 million) lawsuit against PAG Asia Capital in a Chinese court, escalating a bitter dispute over control of printer maker Lexmark and deepening a cross-border legal battle that already includes arbitration in Hong Kong. The group said the Zhuhai Intermediate People’s Court had accepted its claim this week, in which it accuses PAG of abusing shareholder rights and forcing decisions that damaged the value of Lexmark during a period of acute commercial pressure.

Hubei Dinglong has clarified that its retreat from printer consumables will not extend to its toner business, underscoring a more selective restructuring than previously indicated. In a customer update, the Chinese materials group said it was divesting from finished cartridge operations, including Mito, ReTech and Speed, while continuing to invest in upstream production such as bulk toner and carrier materials.

Modern Office Methods (MOM) announced that it has earned the 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark, based on 2025 performance data from Nexera suite subscribers. In addition, four members of the MOM service team have been recognised with the 2026 Nexera Technician Service Excellence Award for their individual performance. The 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark is awarded to dealerships that meet or exceed Nexera’s established service performance benchmarks.

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has issued a warning on counterfeit ink and toner cartridges, in a move developed in cooperation with the Imaging Consumables Coalition of EMEA (ICCE). In a blog published on 12 March 2026, the IPO highlighted the risks posed by fake consumables, citing estimates that the global trade in counterfeit goods is worth around $467 billion.