Epson B2B solutions for a smart, sustainable Singapore

Epson Singapore's inaugural business-to-business (B2B) event, B2B Ignite, focused on how sustainable technologies can fuel the growth of Singapore’s small amd medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The company is well-known for its consumer portfolio, and is highlighting a strong B2B offering in Singapore.

Munenori Ando, Regional MD at Epson Singapore said, “Digital advancements, powered by innovation, continue to transform the way we live, work and play, while driving growth and competitiveness in the marketplace. Through the Singapore government’s Smart Nation initiative, the island nation has developed a thriving ecosystem that provides businesses with the opportunities to go from strength to strength.

"As organisations continue on their digital transformation journey, Epson is here to propel businesses to the next level when it comes to building a sustainable business model for a greener tomorrow.”

Epson's environmental vision for 2050 is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The company is committed to playing a central role in realising a better world by refining its efficient, compact, and core technologies in order to drive innovations that will enrich the world and make it a better place. Specifically, the company aims to reduce environmental impacts across the value chain and offer products and services that provide outstanding business, economic and environmental value in Singapore.

For instance, the Epson WorkForce range of inkjet printers are designed with energy efficiency in mind*. It also helps organisations reduce waste with minimal replacement parts needed**, and is also simpler and more convenient to maintain and operate.

Source: Epson. The PaperLab. Recycled paper created using the dry-process paper-making method is smooth and can be produced in different thicknesses.

Furthermore, Epson’s digital textile printers are built to reduce significant water and electricity consumption. By printing digitally, the company has shortened the printing process and eliminated materials such as dedicated plates that are traditionally pressed onto fabric.

Epson is also already on its way to revolutionise the future of paper with the creation of PaperLab in Japan. This is the world’s first automated paper-making system and creates new paper at the rate of 14 sheets a minute from used paper. PaperLab uses a dry-process paper-making system that first reduces used paper to fibres, then binds them back into paper using a binding agent. In a final step, PaperLab reforms the material into actual sheets, all without the use of water.

“SMEs need to accept the fact that no matter how small or large their business may be, they have a critical role to play in helping reduce our environmental impact on society. Through innovative technologies, Epson helps SMEs deliver more sustainable business operations by reducing power and energy consumption, waste output, and carbon footprint,” added Munenori.

*Epson’s inkjet printers consume up to 85% less energy than a similar-speed laser printer. Keypoint Intelligence Buyers Laboratory Custom Report (May 2017). 

**Epson inkjet printers uses up to 59% fewer replacement parts compared to laser printers. Keypoint Intelligence Buyers Laboratory Custom Report (May 2018).