T/R Systems and Lanier Worldwide Form Strategic Partnership to Offer New Print-on-Demand Solutions; Two Leading POD Companies Partner to Offer State-of-the-Art Solutions
March 26, 2003 4:17:00 PM ET
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2003--T/R SYSTEMS, INC. TRSI, a leader in developing innovative solutions for the management and production of digital documents, and Lanier Worldwide, one of the leading global providers of document management solutions, announced today an expanded strategic alliance that includes a broader product base and more innovative research and development.
"This is an excellent opportunity for T/R Systems and Lanier Worldwide to attract a wider customer base with this now stronger collaboration," said Lanier Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Planning, Yasuhiko Hosoe. "We are building upon an established tradition of providing leading-edge solutions to our customers."
Among the solutions to be offered as part of this new collaboration are Lanier- and T/R Systems-based resources dedicated to the high-volume market, and a new technical support center, based in Atlanta. Implementation of these new solutions is scheduled to begin in 2003. Additionally, T/R Systems and Lanier will continue to collaborate on the innovative MicroPress(R) and Digital StoreFront(TM) products. The MicroPress is a document production server for print-on-demand (POD) customers that bridges the gap between low-volume workgroup printing and high-volume centralized printing. Digital StoreFront is the web site for on demand printers that provides customers the convenience of on-line submission, quotes, proofs, job status and invoices, while decreasing costs with a custom web storefront that automates every step.
"We are very enthusiastic about strengthening our relationship with Lanier," said Michael Kohlsdorf, President and CEO of T/R Systems. "This is truly exciting news as it positions both companies to grow market share."
About Lanier Worldwide
Lanier Worldwide, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Corporation, the Americas sales and marketing unit of Ricoh Company, Ltd., a $14 billion global manufacturer of digital copier/printers. Lanier helps its customers succeed by understanding their unique document management needs and delivering systems and services that increase efficiency, reduce cost and improve document workflow. Award-winning solutions include digital MFP (color and monochrome), printers (color and monochrome), multifunction facsimile, scanners, digital duplicators, and wide format, as well as facilities management and outsourcing services. Lanier distinguishes itself through DOCutivity(R), a unique methodology used to develop innovative solutions to achieve business results. Lanier has earned industry-wide recognition for dedication to customer service, embodied in a company philosophy called Customer Vision(R). Founded in 1934, Lanier is based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. For more information, please visit www.lanier.com. For media questions, contact Kristin V. Baily at 770-621-1236, or media@lanier.com.
About T/R Systems
T/R Systems (www.trsystems.com) provides the printing and publishing industry with an integrated software suite that transforms digital copiers and printers into powerful, scalable print-on-demand systems. Our solutions turn complex document production tasks into efficient automated business processes.
T/R Systems solutions are used by a broad spectrum of customers, including corporations, colleges and universities, facilities managers and print-for-pay service providers. Despite the seemingly different requirements of each of these groups, the one constant is their desire to provide effective and efficient document production services to their customers.
T/R Systems has more than 30 patents issued, allowed or pending that protect its intellectual property.
For additional information, contact Keisha Simmons of T/R Systems, Inc. at 1300 Oakbrook Dr., Norcross, Georgia 30093, USA; Phone: +1 770-448-9008; Fax: +1 770-448-3202; e-mail: ksimmons@trsystems.com or visit T/R Systems' home page: www.trsystems.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: A number of the matters and subject areas discussed in this press release that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances and developments. The discussion of such matters and subject areas is qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally, and also may materially differ from T/R Systems' actual future experience involving any one or more of such matters and subject areas. Such risks and uncertainties include demand for our products, the competitiveness of our products and our markets, and changes in technology, as well as those that are described in T/R Systems' reports filed with the SEC from time to time, including the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2002 and the subsequent reports on Form 10-Q.
MicroPress is a registered trademark and Digital StoreFront is a trademark of T/R Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.
Contact Information:
T/R Systems, Inc., Atlanta
Keisha Simmons, +1 770/448-9008
Fax: +1 770/448-3202
ksimmons@trsystems.com
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