Katun Corporation

What Katun Corporation does

Katun Corporation, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a privately held supplier of imaging consumables, parts, and multifunction printers (MFPs) for the office equipment industry. The company sells OEM-equivalent toner, ink, drum units, developer, service parts, and accessories compatible with equipment from Xerox, Canon, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta, and since September 2024 has manufactured and sold its own Arivia line of 11 A3 MFP models (monochrome 25-55 ppm and color 25-65 ppm) featuring LED printhead technology, low-melt chemical toners, long-life consumables, and security features including TPM 2.0, WPA3, and SSD encryption. Katun also offers Workplace Solutions covering managed print services, fleet management (MyQ, Katun eXplorer), authentication (Elatec), and document workflow automation (Scanshare), plus sustainability programs such as ecoKAP remanufactured cartridges and the Print It, Plant It reforestation initiative with PrintReleaf.

The company operates a channel-led go-to-market model, distributing exclusively through approximately 8,000 authorized dealer and distributor partners in roughly 124 countries and selling via four regional distribution centers in North America (Davenport, Iowa), Europe (Tiel, Netherlands), Latin America (Itajaí, Brazil and Aguascalientes, Mexico), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Dealer enablement is delivered through the Katalyst Partner Portal and the 24/7 Katun Online Catalog, which lists more than 8,000 SKUs. Pricing is quote-based and channel-negotiated rather than publicly disclosed. The company maintains R&D and quality operations through its wholly-owned Minco Manufacturing subsidiary (fuser rollers) and a 9,920 sqm Innovation Hub in Taichung, Taiwan.

Katun became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taiwan-based General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. (GPI) following the 2018 acquisition, which gave Katun access to GPI's toner cartridge manufacturing scale and prompted a unified SAP ERP platform spanning Taiwan, the US, China, and Cambodia. The leadership team is headed by CEO Chenyi Chiu (appointed November 2025), with Cinzia Gandini as EMEA General Manager, Tony Ko as VP of Hardware and Business Solutions, and Kay Fernandez as VP of Global Marketing.

Name

Katun Corporation

Legal name

Katun Corporation

Website

http://www.katun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Katun Corporation supplies OEM-equivalent imaging consumables, parts, and a proprietary Arivia line of A3 multifunction printers to approximately 8,000 office-equipment dealers across 124 countries. Headquartered in Minneapolis and owned by Taiwan's General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. (GPI), it operates four regional distribution centers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Equipment & Imaging Supplies

NAICS

Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing (325992), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifunction Printers (Print/Scan/Copy/Fax) (HDACAEAE)

Keywords

• Office imaging supplies
• Printer parts distribution
• Multifunction printer hardware
• Imaging consumables wholesale
• Office equipment supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of Arivia multifunction printers (MFPs) - including color models (C2125, C2130, C3135, C3145, C4155, C4165) and monochrome models (M2125, M2130, M3135, M3145, M4155). 11 A3 products total, sold exclusively through authorized independent office equipment dealers.
2. Imaging Supplies: OEM-equivalent imaging supplies including toner, ink, waste toner containers, drum units, developer, and staples for printers, copiers, and MFPs. Aftermarket consumables designed to be compatible with leading manufacturers including Xerox, Canon, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta.
3. Parts and Drums: Parts for copiers, printers, and MFPs including drums, drum kits, drum reset chips, fusing components, feed and delivery components, belts, blades, rollers, and other parts. Also includes remanufactured products.
4. Workplace Solutions: Managed print services and fleet management solutions including MyQ, Katun eXplorer fleet management, Elatec authentication, and related professional services. Part of the Workplace Solutions portfolio.
5. Service Accessories: Service-related products including vacuums and accessories, cleaning supplies, service tools and tool cases, electronics, lubricants and adhesives, and Katun test patterns for technicians.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Katun Corporation supplies OEM-equivalent imaging consumables (toners, photoreceptors) and replacement parts for office printing and copying equipment. The company launched the Arivia line of multifunction printers (MFPs) in 2024, marking its expansion into proprietary office hardware. Products are distributed globally through a network of 8,000 authorized dealers across 124 countries.

Product overview

Katun Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of imaging products and business solutions for the office technology industry. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Hardware - the Arivia line of multifunction printers (MFPs) launched in 2024, featuring 11 A3 models across monochrome (M2125, M2130, M3135, M3145, M4155) and color (C2125, C2130, C3135, C3145, C4155, C4165) variants operating at speeds from 25-65 ppm; (2) Supplies & Parts - OEM-equivalent consumables including toner, ink, drum units, parts, and service accessories compatible with printers and MFPs from major manufacturers; and (3) Business Solutions - workplace solutions including fleet management (MyQ, Katun eXplorer), document workflow automation (Scanshare), authentication solutions (Elatec), sustainable products (ecoKAP cartridges, Print It Plant It reforestation program), and the Personalized Product Program for dealer branding. The company also provides partner enablement through the Katalyst Partner Portal and Katun Online Catalog e-commerce platform. Katun operates as both an OEM manufacturer of Arivia MFPs and a leading supplier of aftermarket imaging supplies, serving approximately 8,000 dealer partners globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arivia: Arivia multifunction printers (MFPs) are designed to deliver vibrant color, sharp monochrome prints, and seamless digital integration. The line includes 11 A3 models across monochrome and color space.
• Katalyst
• Print It, Plant It
• Katun ecoKAP
• Katun eXplorer

Products and services

• Arivia Multifunction Printers (MFPs)
• Imaging Consumables (Toners and Photoreceptors)
• Replacement Parts for Office Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustainable products have saved 8,000 tons from landfills and oceans
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scanshare Applications BVcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 April 2026Global partnership to distribute Scanshare's document capture and workflow automation solutions through Katun's dealer network in the United States, EMEA, and Latin America. The partnership is part of Katun's Workplace Solutions portfolio and aims to help businesses streamline document processing, reduce manual processes, and accelerate digital transformation by combining Katun's MFP hardware and global dealer reach with Scanshare's cloud-enabled automation platform.
• DXC TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with DXC Technology to implement a unified SAP ERP platform for Katun's parent company GPI. The upgrade delivered 20% improvement in data analysis speed, standardized operations across Taiwan, the US, China, and Cambodia, and improved order processing and customer service response times.
• PrintReleafminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Print It, Plant It reforestation program. When customers buy an Arivia MFP and set up print monitoring through an authorized Arivia dealer, a tree is planted for every 8,333 pages printed, enabling offices to contribute to global reforestation and offset their paper output.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clover Imaging Group: Clover Imaging Group is one of the largest independent aftermarket imaging supplies and remanufactured cartridge suppliers in North America, directly comparable to Katun's aftermarket toner, ink, drum, and parts business serving independent office equipment dealers.
• Static Control Components: Static Control is a major aftermarket supplier of imaging components, chips, and remanufacturing parts for printer and copier cartridges, directly comparable to Katun's parts, drum units, and consumables offering for the independent channel.

Broad incumbents

• Konica Minolta: Konica Minolta is a major OEM manufacturer of office MFPs and printers with a strong dealer channel, competing directly with Arivia at the hardware level while also being one of the OEMs whose installed base Katun's aftermarket supplies serve.
• Ricoh: Ricoh is a global OEM manufacturer of multifunction printers and document management solutions, competing with the Arivia hardware line and serving the same independent dealer channel where Katun also operates.
• Canon (Office Solutions): Canon's office imaging division manufactures MFPs and printers sold through dealers globally, directly competing with Arivia while also generating the installed base that drives Katun's aftermarket supplies opportunity.
• Xerox: Xerox is a long-established OEM manufacturer of office printers and MFPs with a dealer-led go-to-market that overlaps the Arivia channel; it is also a named OEM whose installed base Katun's aftermarket supplies are designed to support.
• Brother Industries: Brother is a major global OEM in office printing with strong A4 MFP/printer share, an adjacent competitor to Arivia in the independent dealer channel and an OEM whose supplies Katun does not directly target.
• HP (Print Business): HP's print division manufactures A4 and A3 MFPs and is the largest office printing OEM globally, competing with Arivia at the hardware level while its huge installed base shapes the broader aftermarket opportunity.
• Kyocera Document Solutions: Kyocera manufactures ECOSYS MFPs and printers sold through a dealer channel very similar to Arivia's, making it a relevant comparison for the channel-OEM go-to-market model Katun is now pursuing.
• Lexmark: Lexmark is an OEM of laser printers and MFPs with a dealer-led sales motion; its product portfolio and channel strategy make it a useful comparable for evaluating Arivia's positioning in mid-range A3 MFPs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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