The DPI Group and Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions Inc. Form Alliance to Offer Environmentally Friendly, High- Quality, Cost-Saving Consumables

Business Wire, March 8, 2001

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SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2001

The DPI Group (DPI), a minority-owned company specializing in laserjet cartridge recycling and remanufacturing programs, has formed an alliance with the Imaging Supplies unit of Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions Inc. (HiKIS), one of the leading providers of printer, copier and facsimile imaging supplies.

"Our mutual goal is to offer companies high-quality, cost-saving printer consumables to enhance their environmental and supplier diversity programs," said Reginald L. Dunham, president of The DPI Group.

DPI is committed to providing just-in-time distribution of state-of-the-art products, timely collection of "spent" cartridges and exceptional after-sales support service at competitive prices. Its programs help conserve natural resources and finite waste disposal capacities.

"We are proud to be working with The DPI Group and are equally committed to providing the highest-quality products, while helping protect our environment and save consumers money," said Bill Barclay, senior vice president and general manager of HiKIS' Imaging Supplies Division.

About HiKIS

Hitachi Koki Imaging Solutions (HiKIS) has been a global leader in manufacturing printers and printer supplies since 1962.

Marketing its products under the widely recognized Dataproducts brand name, HiKIS is one of the leading manufacturers of compatible imaging supplies. Its quality system is registered to the worldwide quality standard ISO 9000, giving its resellers assurance of consistently high quality that provides a selling advantage.

In-house engineering, worldwide access to the best materials and components, and the production capacity to meet customers' demands position Dataproducts as an extremely reliable source for printer consumables.

About DPI

The DPI Group was formed in 1989 as a woman- and minority-owned and -operated enterprise. DPI was founded on the premise that it can better allocate resources, protect the environment and save companies money without sacrificing quality.

DPI has won the Supplier of the Year Award twice from the National Minority Supplies Development Council. Some of its nationwide distribution accounts include Coca-Cola Enterprises, Union Bank of California, Nissan Motors and Nestle USA.

DPI also offers a number of professional services, including certified technical printer maintenance and repair, environmental awareness and end-user training, and stocking and inventory management.

For more information about DPI, contact Reginald Dunham at 310/354-8080 or send an e-mail to dpigroup@operamail.com. For more information about Dataproducts, contact Jeff Sampson at 805/578-4149 or visit the company's Web site at www.dpc.com.