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Katun Named Authorized Distributor for Lexmark Spare Parts

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Katun Corporation announces that it has been named an authorized distributor of 'EM spare parts for Lexmark International, Inc.

Lexmark dealers now can purchase new and exchange 'EM parts, supplied by Lexmark for Lexmark printers, directly via the Katun On-Line catalog at www.katun.com.

"As Lexmark's global presence continues to expand, we're continually looking for new ways to better serve our dealers and our end users at time of sale and throughout the long life of our products," said Terry Licciardi, director of operations, worldwide product services, Lexmark. "Katun's global reach and expertise complements our own. Our customers will benefit from this new distribution relationship, and we believe it will help Lexmark expand its market share."

Lexmark is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions, including laser and ink jet printers, associated supplies and services for offices and homes in more than 150 countries. Founded in 1991, Lexmark reported more than $3.6 billion in revenue in 2000.

"We're pleased that Lexmark has selected Katun to help it serve and expand its global customer base, and we're ready to put our experience to work on behalf of its dealers," said Larry Stroup, president and CEO, Katun. "As the traditional copier and printer marketplaces continue to converge, this announcement also is added evidence of Katun's intention to stay at the forefront of that convergence by further strengthening our presence and doing more for customers in both the printer and copier industries."

Katun is a unique company serving the rapidly changing business equipment industry. Since 1979, Katun has been the first of office equipment dealers and distributors that recognize the increased competitiveness and profits available by using 'EM-alternative parts and supplies, yet insist on maximum product quality and dependability. Katun's success is determined by its effectiveness in providing excellent overall value to it diverse customer base of more than 19,000 office equipment dealers and distributors in more than 170 countries.

Contact Katun Corporation at 800-328-2965 or fax 800-752-4390.

This article originally appeared in the November 2001 issue of Recharger.