Konica Minolta Liquidates Chinese Print and Toner Subsidiary Amid Poor Earnings and Tariff War.

toner · 2025-04-14T14:32:21+00:00

Konica Minolta to Liquidate WUXI Manufacturing Subsidiary in China. Konica Minolta has announced plans to liquidate its manufacturing subsidiary, Konica Minolta Business Technologies (WUXI) Co., Ltd., as part of its strategy to optimize production efficiency. The WUXI plant, which primarily produces imaging products, ceased operations in February 2025. This move is designed to streamline the company’s global supply chain and improve operational flexibility. The closure is expected to result in a financial loss of approximately 6 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025, impacting the company’s financial outlook. However, Konica Minolta remains focused on long-term efficiency, aiming to reduce operational complexity and enhance competitiveness in the global market. This decision aligns with the company’s medium-term business plan, which seeks to consolidate manufacturing capabilities and embrace advanced technologies like AI and automation. Despite the short-term financial impact, Konica Minolta is committed to driving innovation and ensuring a stable supply system for its customers worldwide.

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Konica Minolta to Liquidate WUXI Manufacturing Subsidiary in China.
Konica Minolta has announced plans to liquidate its manufacturing subsidiary, Konica Minolta Business Technologies (WUXI) Co., Ltd., as part of its strategy to optimize production efficiency. The WUXI plant, which primarily produces imaging products, ceased operations in February 2025. This move is designed to streamline the company’s global supply chain and improve operational flexibility.

The closure is expected to result in a financial loss of approximately 6 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025, impacting the company’s financial outlook. However, Konica Minolta remains focused on long-term efficiency, aiming to reduce operational complexity and enhance competitiveness in the global market.

This decision aligns with the company’s medium-term business plan, which seeks to consolidate manufacturing capabilities and embrace advanced technologies like AI and automation. Despite the short-term financial impact, Konica Minolta is committed to driving innovation and ensuring a stable supply system for its customers worldwide.
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