The existence of
photocopiers is met with conflicting views. Some analysts believe that photocopiers are on the path of becoming obsolete owing to information workers relying less on actual pieces of paper and increasing the creation and distribution of digital documents. On the other hand, some experts believe that photocopiers play an indispensable role in the education, business, and government sectors.
The transition from analog technologies to digital copying has resulted in automatic image quality enhancement and high-speed copying. The research report tracks the progress of the photocopiers market, identifying major developments and studying their impact on the global market. Key growth drivers and inhibitors are also identified, along with solutions and strategies to overcome the challenges.
Historical and forecast figures pertaining to market size, share, value, and volume, geographical, product, and end-use segmentation, and leading suppliers and manufacturers are included in the report. Apart from this, inputs from industry experts and details on strategic alliances also form a significant part of the research report.
Overview of the Photocopiers Market
The global photocopiers market is propelled by increasing government organizations and other service industries, emerging photocopying technologies, rise in the number of offices and educational institutes, especially in developing economies, faster digital technologies and product innovations in the field of photocopying, easier availability of cheaper products and photocopier models, and emerging demand for multifunctional devices. On the other hand, alternative digital methods, reduction in the usage of paper, and the trend of reprinting rather than photocopying originals have challenged the growth of the global photocopiers market.
Players have been strengthening their position in the photocopiers market by lowering prices, increasing speed, and updating technologies. Manufacturers and suppliers of photocopiers today cater machines for personal use, convenience stores, copy centers, and central printing and duplicating sites.
Companies Mentioned in the Report
The major players operating in the global photocopiers market include Lanier, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, Xerox Corporation, Info Print Solutions Company, Eastman Kodak Company, Canon U.S.A. Inc., Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., and Brother International Corporation.
The competitive landscape section of the report identifies the key players contributing to the growth of the photocopiers market and evaluates their performance over the period 2012 to 2018. Aspects such as company and financial overview, product portfolio, business strategies, recent developments, strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats are included in this section.
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