AS the Philippines and its business industry continue to embrace technology and modernity, trailablazers in niche sectors underscored their support for helping local businesses to foster growth, inclusivity, and sustainability. Among them is Epson Philippines.
Being a global technology leader in innovative and sustainable solutions, Epson shared significant market updates and business frameworks, an exciting new lineup of product releases, and its plans to take its sustainability efforts and initiatives a step further in the country at its recently concluded Fusion, the 14th iteration of the company’s annual media event.
“Epson’s goal has always been to create groundbreaking innovations that revolutionize the way its customers operate,” said Epson Philippines President Masako Kusama. “Across various sectors and industries, the company leverages its efficient, compact, and precise innovations to effect positive and meaningful change that extends beyond just the workplace, but to the rest of the world.”
Epson promises to step up its efforts in 2023, starting with driving business-to-business transformation by leveraging digital and streamlining operations.
Last year, Epson saw an eight percent year-over-year growth for 2022, owing much of its market share growth to its CAD, projectors, scanners, and signage. Its continuous ink supply system products also drove revenue and sales for the company, with a three percent year-over-year growth in 2022.
Renan Lacson, Epson Senior Manager for Product Management, shared that the company’s product lineup for the year includes a mix of B2B and B2C (business-to-consumer) items, such as the SurePress industrial printer range, which features a water-based inkjet digital label press and digital UV label press; large format printers and new dye sublimation printers as seen in the new SureColor R-Series; business inkjet printers; and home and office smart projectors that boast high image quality.
“While these new releases target different needs, markets, and users, they all guarantee consistent, high-quality, and high-speed products while ensuring reliability, flexibility, and performance—all without compromising Epson’s commitment to sustainability,” Lacson said.
Besides realigning their business focus, this year also marks Epson’s 25th anniversary, paving the way to create more meaningful collaborations with other stakeholders who support the company’s CSR (corporate social responsibility) efforts.
Epson Philippines Senior Manager of the Vertical Business Department Noelle Gonzalez underscored the company’s efforts to drive sustainable operations in the Philippines, which have always been at the company’s heart.
For Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Epson will promote its sustainable products, services, and practices.
Meanwhile, for Responsible Consumption and Production, Epson will help reduce waste from its own products in the Philippine market by participating in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Extended Producers Responsibility Act and by partnering with recyclers and other non-governmental organizations focused on reducing plastic and packaging recycling. Lastly, for Partnership for the Goals, Epson will increase its network and invest in more partnerships to promote sustainability across wider audiences and to further solidify the company as a thought leader in sustainability in tech.
All these efforts coincide with Epson’s bid to embrace circularity and leave a positive impact on industry stakeholders and local businesses.