Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK)

What Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) does

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of Konica Minolta, Inc. (TSE:4902), headquartered in Basildon, Essex, and operating as the primary sales, service, and channel arm for Konica Minolta's enterprise printing, document management, and intelligent video businesses in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man. The company employs 501-1000 staff and serves over 3,000 UK schools, multiple NHS trusts, local councils, police forces, universities, and commercial print operations across three product pillars: Office Printing (bizhub i Series multifunction printers), Professional Printing (AccurioPress toner presses, AccurioJet and AccurioLabel inkjet presses, AccurioShine and MGI Jetvarnish embellishment systems, Nassenger textile presses), and Information Management (Dispatcher Phoenix workflow software, Document Navigator, SafeQ Cloud, Workplace Hub/Pure, M-Files integration, and Intelligent Video Solutions).

The company generates revenue through a mix of capital equipment sales, multi-year managed print service contracts (including fixed-fee OneRate plans), recurring consumables (toner/ink), software subscriptions, and professional services. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales targeting large organisations, an extensive channel partner network of resellers and dealers (including long-standing partners Agilico, UTL, Solutions in Technology, Woodbank, and Border Office), an SMB-focused e-commerce online store launched June 2026, and certified supplier status on Crown Commercial Service, NHS, G-Cloud, and other public sector procurement frameworks. Technology partnerships with Grafisk Maskinfabrik (digital label finishing), i-PRO (AI video security), Viking Office Systems (Isle of Man distribution), and software providers (PaperCut, YSoft, EFI Fiery, Microsoft Universal Print) extend the portfolio and route-to-market.

Market positioning is reinforced by consistent analyst recognition — Quocirca Leader in Managed Print Services (2023), Cloud Print Services (2025), and Print Security; IDC Marketscape Leader for Print Security (2025-2026); Keypoint Intelligence A3 Line of the Year (2025); and global No. 1 position in A3 color MFP. Sustainability credentials include 22 consecutive years on FTSE4Good, CDP Climate A List (2020, 2021, 2025), Ecovadis Gold Medal, Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate (three consecutive years), and 30,000+ tons of CO2 offset through customer programmes.

Name

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK)

Legal name

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited

Website

https://konicaminolta.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta, Inc., providing enterprise office printing, professional and industrial digital presses, managed print services, document management software, and AI-powered video solutions to UK and Isle of Man customers across education, NHS, public sector, and commercial print segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office and Production Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Printing (32311), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Commercial Printing (2750), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Print & Peripheral Services (Managed Print, scanners, peripherals) (BPAEAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK), Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC), Printing & Document Infrastructure (MFP fleets, Print Servers, Managed Print) (EDAEAHAL), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Managed print services
• Digital production printing
• Office multifunction printers
• Document management solutions
• Intelligent video analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Basildon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Print Services: Ongoing managed print services including hardware, consumables, maintenance, and support bundled into fixed-fee plans (OneRate). Revenue generated through quarterly/annual contract payments.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of printing equipment including office printers (bizhub series), production presses (AccurioPress series), inkjet presses (AccurioJet), label presses (AccurioLabel), embellishment systems (MGI Jetvarnish), and video security systems.
3. Consumables and Supplies: Ongoing revenue from toner, ink, and other consumables for sold hardware. Available through online shop and customer portal.
4. Professional Services: Implementation, training, consulting, and managed services for digital transformation, document management, and IT solutions.
5. Software Subscriptions: Software solutions including AccurioPro Dashboard, Dispatcher Phoenix, Document Navigator, Workplace Pure, SafeQ Cloud, and PaperCut Hive with subscription pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) sells and services business printing hardware (bizhub i-Series multifunction printers, AccurioPress toner presses, AccurioJet B2 inkjet presses, AccurioLabel digital label presses, and Nassenger textile printers), document management and workflow software (Dispatcher Phoenix, AccurioPro Suite, SafeQ Cloud, Workplace Hub), AI-powered Intelligent Video Solutions, and managed print services including the OneRate fixed-fee plan. It serves enterprise, education, healthcare/NHS, public sector, commercial print, and SMB customers across the UK through direct sales, a partner channel, public sector frameworks, and a new online store.

Product overview

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) offers a comprehensive portfolio of print and document solutions organized around three core pillars: Office Printing (bizhub i Series MFPs and A4 devices), Professional Printing (AccurioPress toner presses, AccurioJet and AccurioLabel inkjet presses, and embellishment solutions like AccurioShine and MGI Jetvarnish), and Information Management (software including Dispatcher Phoenix, Document Navigator, SafeQ Cloud, Workplace Hub/Pure, and M-Files integration). The portfolio is unified through AccurioPro software suite for workflow automation and color management, with Intelligent Video Solutions providing AI-powered security analytics. Services include Managed Print Services, OneRate fixed-fee plans, and cloud-based print management through partnerships with Microsoft Universal Print, PaperCut, YSoft, and EFI Fiery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• bizhub i Series
• AccurioPress Series
• AccurioJet 30000
• AccurioLabel Series
• Nassenger Series
• AccurioShine 3600
• Managed Print Services (MPS)
• OneRate Fixed-Fee Plan
• Intelligent Video Solutions
• AccurioPro Software Suite
• Dispatcher Phoenix
• SafeQ Cloud
• Workplace Hub
• Konica Minolta Online Store
• AccurioJet KM-1e
• MGI Jetvarnish 3D Series
• PKG 675i

Quantifiable outcome

• £200,000 annual efficiency savings achieved for St Andrew's Healthcare
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM)coreTechnology or Integration · 26 May 2026Partnership to provide UK commercial printers with fully integrated, end-to-end digital label production workflow. Combines Konica Minolta's AccurioLabel technology with GM's DC350Mini finishing systems, enabling customers to produce premium-quality, short-run labels with greater speed, flexibility and profitability.
• Viking Office SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 January 2026Partnership to deliver Konica Minolta's print and document management technology to Viking Office Systems' customer base on the Isle of Man, including businesses in the regulated financial services sector. Positions both companies for growth amid managed print market experiencing increased churn.
• i-PRO EMEA B.V.coreTechnology or Integration · 27 August 2025Strategic partnership to deliver advanced imaging and security solutions across the European region, focusing on AI-powered video safety products. Aims to expand market presence and drive growth in sectors such as critical infrastructure, education, retail, manufacturing, and smart cities.
• Focus Label Machinery LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited industrial print partner and supplier. First UK installation of AccurioLabel 400 at Label Tec Scotland. Arc Labels processes 80% of four-colour print jobs using Konica Minolta equipment supplied by Focus Label Machinery.
• Connect PrintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew strategic partnership to deliver enhanced print and digital solutions. Hosting World Cup themed event together.
• M-FilescoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of only four M-Files certified delivery partners in the UK, providing document and information management solutions.
• Digital Office ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to deliver enhanced print and digital solutions. Also partnered for Nurse Assist intelligent fall detection system at Care Roadshow Yorkshire.
• Syncro GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to reduce costs for care homes through optimised print solutions.
• Paradigm Business SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership to deliver print and document management solutions.
• Agilico Workplace TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCelebrating 50 years of partnership (established 1974), providing workplace technology and managed print solutions.
• UTL Document SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCelebrating 50% growth in first year of renewed strategic partnership. Saracens RFC partnership. 20 years of partnership success.
• Solutions in TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCelebrating 20 years of partnership success. Supplied Castell Howell Foods with high chroma production press.
• Woodbank Office SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCelebrating over three decades of partnership. Female leadership recognition on International Women's Day.
• Border Office Supplies and SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCelebrating 15 years of partnership providing office solutions.
• IBS Office SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupported partnership for managed print services.
• OrrlodminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with independent expert print servicing provider.
• Kingfisher Office SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for office solutions provision.
• Matrix247minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for managed print and communication solutions.
• Parallel Office and Document Solutions LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership to deliver print and digital solutions.
• Rawson Digital LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth Wales-based partner for managed print services.
• OysterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership for document solutions.
• Temple KnightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership for document management solutions.
• i-TechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partnership for technology solutions.
• Aurora Managed ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership exhibited at The Print Show 2025 with increased attendance.
• DupliqminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to showcase technology innovation and expert service at Essex Festival of Business.
• Earth CubsminorOthersPartnership to support the 'Happy Happy Minds' programme for young children.
• Waterloo Business ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for enhanced World on Loan recycling programme.
• ACPMe (Association of College Printing and Mail)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to announce PrintEd 2026. Sponsored and attended ACPMe Annual Conference 2025.
• MGI Digital TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationIncreased stake in MGI Digital Technology. Global launch of AlphaJet 4.0. Jetvarnish 3D series for spot varnishing and foiling.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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