Konica Minolta Acquires Muratec

08/01/2017 Ramsey, NJ – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) has acquired Muratec America, Inc., a leading supplier of multifunction (MFP) solutions and a provider of managed document and cloud services in North America. The acquisition, which closes today, will strengthen the company’s distribution network and further advance Konica Minolta’s leading position within the industry.
 
Muratec is well-positioned and has shown steady growth over the years, both in solutions and services sectors. The company has built a strong portfolio due to their technical expertise and innovative, problem-solving approach.
 
As a wholly-owned, consolidated subsidiary of Konica Minolta, Muratec America, Inc. will continue to deliver its high quality sales and maintenance business and will operate under the leadership of President, Jim D’Emidio.
 
“Historically we’ve had a mutual and complementary product lineup with Muratec making this acquisition a great platform to create new synergies together,” said Rick Taylor, President and CEO, Konica Minolta. “The fact that the fundamentals of both of these companies align and we both strive to be the best in every region, makes this a perfect fit.”
 
“Muratec and Konica Minolta have had a very close relationship for many years,” stated Jim D’Emidio, President, Muratec. “With the strength of Konica Minolta, I am confident we will achieve even more significant growth and provide stronger support to our customers.”
 
This is Konica Minolta Business Solutions’ 30th acquisition in the past five years. With over 8,000 employees in the U.S., it is part of Konica Minolta Inc., a global technology company.