Ricoh Co Ltd

Ricoh Company, Ltd., founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1936 and formerly known as Riken Optical Co., Ltd. until its name change in 1963, operates as a global provider of comprehensive office and commercial imaging solutions and related services. Its extensive product lineup spans multifunctional devices, various specialized printers including industrial inkjet, garment, production, and 3D models, alongside essential components like inkjet heads and modules. Beyond printing, Ricoh manufactures collaborative technology such as projectors, video and web conferencing systems, and interactive whiteboards. The company's offerings also extend into advanced optics and electronics, encompassing digital, spherical, single-lens reflex, action, and infrared thermography cameras, in addition to automotive stereo cameras, precision machined automotive parts, and compact, low-energy mobile ICs. Ricoh further produces specialized thermal paper and media for diverse applications like food labels, clothing tags, tickets, and portable terminal papers, and also markets watches. In the healthcare sector, Ricoh delivers innovative solutions such as magnetoencephalography systems for brain activity measurement, indoor location information services, bed sensor systems, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), integrated medical care cooperation systems, and genetic testing substances. Complementing its hardware, Ricoh offers a wide array of services, including managed print, application and business process management, communication, intelligent workplace, and information technology services. The company also participates in the renewable energy sector, providing solar power facility operations and maintenance, and electricity sales. Ricoh's diverse clientele spans key industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, real estate, travel and tourism, and engineering and construction.