Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Announcing GBC StreamPunch™ II

Announcing GBC StreamPunch II Compatibility with Ricoh’s Newest Color Printer

GBC, a market leader in the manufacturing and distribution of binding and laminating products, and Ricoh, a leader in digital imaging technology, have announced the launch of GBC’s StreamPunch II, a new product that is compatible with the Ricoh Family Group’s newest color digital imaging systems. Already in use with Ricoh Family Group 51 ppm (pages per minute), 60 ppm, 75 ppm, 90 ppm, 105 ppm Digital Imaging Systems, the StreamPunch II’s additional compatibility completes generation of printers and strengthens GBC and Ricoh’s ability to support the growing needs of Ricoh’s customers.

Designed to streamline the document production process, the GBC StreamPunch II runs online with the Ricoh printers to produce punched copies at the printers’ rated speeds. The selected printers run at speeds from 51 to 105 ppm. Key product enhancements for the StreamPunch II include improved systems communication, sound stabilization for office environments, more reliable die set configuration, and availability of a ProClick® die set to complement the GBC ProClick® Pronto™ automatic binding solution.“The addition of the integrated color solution for the StreamPunch™II truly completes this product offering,” says Rick McCallion, vice president of Product Technology and Partnering for GBC. “This is the only cost-effective, labor-saving solution of its kind in the market today. A single operator can manage the entire high-speed production system while producing ready-to-bind documents.” With interchangeable dies, the GBC StreamPunch II, supports six popular binding styles: ColorCoil®, WireBind, CombBind®, VeloBind®, ProClick® and three-ring.

McCallion adds, “GBC is proud that Ricoh has made the StreamPunch II available with the new 45 ppm and 55 ppm color printers in addition to the existing 51 ppm to 105ppm systems. The innovative online StreamPunch II has been a welcomed solution for the digital imaging marketplace.”

“Ricoh addresses customers’ requirements for streamlined finishing process in corporate and production environments,” says Hede Nonaka, vice president of Marketing for Ricoh Corporation. “This new offering is clearly a differentiator in demanding workgroup environments.”

The GBC StreamPunch II is marketed through the entire Ricoh family group, including Lanier, Savin and Gestetner, which are wholly owned subsidiaries. This product will be available for sale as of October 1st.

GBC, an ACCO Brands Company, is a world leader with over 50 years’ experience in products that bind, laminate and display information. The GBC Commercial Products Group is an innovative technology leader in providing thermal and pressure-sensitive laminating films and equipment and professional-grade binding solutions for the commercial and digital printing markets. For corporate and print-for-pay markets, GBC offers a full range of products and services, from custom presentation solutions and technical service to high-end binding and laminating systems and supplies. ACCO Brands Corporation, (NYSE: ABD) is a world leader in branded office products with annual revenues of nearly $2 billion. Its industry-leading brands include Swingline, Kensington, Wilson Jones, Quartet, GBC and Day-Timer, among others.

Ricoh Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 69-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics. With fiscal year 2004 sales in excel of $17 billion, a 1.9 percent increase over the previous year.

Ricoh Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents. Ricoh’s line of document management devices include, color, and black & white digital imaging systems, facsimile products, printer, scanners, digital duplicators and wide format engineering systems. Additionally, Ricoh offers a wide variety of document and printing solutions directly and through strategic alliances enhancing office productivity and document workflow. Ricoh’s document management software enhances workgroup collaboration and offers secure storage, retrieval and sharing of critical information.

Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.

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For more information about this and other GBC Products, visit Factory Express or call (800) 399-2564

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