Konica Minolta South Africa Corporate Profile
Konica Minolta South Africa is wholly owned by the Bidvest Group, and is the principal importer and distributor of the innovative and award winning Konica Minolta range of bizhub digital copiers, laser printers, fax machines and INFORMETA product solutions.

A nationwide infrastructure and distribution network
Konica Minolta South Africa's head office is based in Johannesburg , and its distribution network is supported by 14 branches and 43 dealerships that operate nationally and into southern Africa as far afield as Namibia , Malawi , Botswana, Mozambique and Angola .

Each operation is geared to provide a total document management solution, from the pre-sales analysis and audit of customer's requirements to sales, installation and integration, ongoing software and technical support, spare parts and consumables.

Consulting: providing a return through appropriate recommendations
Konica Minolta South Africa 's Bestsource division enables clients to use the latest print technology and practices. With the Bestsource solution Konica Minolta South Africa retains ownership of the equipment and takes responsibility for the hardware as a 'Technology Partner', which includes on-site management, technical and software support. The division implements client specific print policies and improved governance, which results in improved productivity and a dramatic reduction in document production and costs.

Software support: at the forefront of the digital age
The introduction of digital technology has catapulted the office automation industry into the IT realm. Copiers, printers and fax servers are fully integrated with IT technology, which has resulted in a shift from hardware sales to client-specific solutions.

The Konica Minolta Professional Services division has positioned itself as the leading solutions and services provider in the office automation industry. The team is made up of IT professionals who specialise in integrating proposed products and solutions with the client's infrastructure. In addition, the team assist the Konica Minolta sales force with proposals and implementation, training, as well as management and support of a wide range of software and hardware solutions

COLOUR DIVISION
Konica Minolta South Africa 's colour division is at the forefront of one of the most exciting growth areas in the industry. In South Africa , we have led the colour copier/printer market with the majority market share since 2001. This is largely attributed to the quality range of Konica Minolta's bizhub digital colour copiers/printers that consistently receive international awards and acclaim.


DIGITAL COPIER DIVISION
The digital copier/printer division boasts an extensive range of digital solutions to meet the requirements of any business environment. From entry level to high end range bizhub multifunctional compact units that deliver copying, printing, faxing and scanning functions with total document workflow support. At the top end, the division offers high output production models that deliver the edge when it comes to speed and efficiency.


LASER PRINTER DIVISION
The Konica Minolta range of laser printers includes monochrome and colour desktop laser printers, with a range to cater for both ends of the business market. From the executive, corporate and even small-office-home-office market, to large corporates with networked workgroups who require full bleed tabloid designs, promotional publishing and commercial quality documents.

PRODUCTION DIVISION
Konica Minolta boasts breakthrough and award winning production devices and software technology, for the management of on-demand/variable data production printing in black and white and colour. Konica Minolta's bizhubPRO production range in conjunction with industry leading software products provide the perfect production solution to maximize productivity and profits.

KONICA MINOLTA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
Konica Minolta's Professional Services division provides vital software support, but also distributes and implements a variety of software products that enhance the performance of Konica Minolta and independent devices. These solutions include workflow/print room software, content management solutions, document accounting solutions and network and device management tools. INFORMETA is the umbrella brand for all Konica Minolta Professional Services products and represents the ultimate in quality service, technology, ideas, integrity and values.