Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd.

What Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd. does

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd. is the UK operating subsidiary of Japan-based Konica Minolta Inc., headquartered in Basildon, Essex, and incorporated as a private limited company in 1973. The company sells and services a multi-layered portfolio spanning office printing (bizhub i-Series multifunction devices, OneRate fixed-fee print plans, Managed Print Services), professional printing (AccurioPress toner production presses, AccurioJet B2 LED UV inkjet presses, AccurioLabel digital label presses, MGI JetVarnish and AccurioShine embellishment systems, and the AccurioPro software suite), and information management (Workplace Hub, Workplace Pure, Dispatcher Phoenix, SafeQ Cloud, PaperCut Hive, M-Files intelligent document management, and Intelligent Video Solutions built on Mobotix AI cameras). Its Intelligent Video Solutions apply AI and advanced analytics to security, perimeter protection, fall detection, fire prevention, and operational optimisation.

The UK entity operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct enterprise field sales force, an extensive reseller and partner network including multi-decade channel relationships, an e-commerce shop targeting SMEs with OneRate subscription plans, and accredited supplier status on Crown Commercial Service, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, NEPA, and G-Cloud frameworks for public sector procurement. Customer concentration is diversified across education (3,000+ UK schools, Nottingham College, University of Leeds, University of Bedfordshire), NHS and healthcare (Ashford and St Peter's NHS Foundation, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust), local government and police (Birmingham City Council, Walsall Council, West Yorkshire Police, Derby Constabulary), manufacturing (BMW, Bruker, Boulting Group), and commercial print services (Eddie Stobart, Healeys Printers, 8 Days a Week). Revenue is generated through hardware sales, multi-year managed print service contracts, software subscriptions, and professional services wrapping IT/cloud hosting and video analytics implementations.

Konica Minolta UK holds No. 1 European market share in A3 color MFP, is a Quocirca Leader in Cloud Print Services 2026, has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for 22 consecutive years, and achieved MSCI AAA ESG rating in 2025. The entity is ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 45001, GDPR, and PSTI Act 2022 compliant. The company's 2024 strategic agenda has centred on expanding the production print portfolio, broadening the cloud and software ecosystem, deepening the Microsoft partnership, acquiring Nextagenda, and appointing new senior leadership across sales, finance, technology, and production print divisions.

Name

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd.

Legal name

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited

Website

https://konicaminolta.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd., the UK subsidiary of Japan's Konica Minolta Inc., sells office printing, production print, label, inkjet, and AI-powered intelligent video solutions to enterprises, education (3,000+ schools), NHS, public sector, and commercial print customers via direct sales, partner networks, and public sector frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office and Production Printing Solutions

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Procurement, Lifecycle & Asset Management Services (BPAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG)

Keywords

• Managed print services
• Digital production printing
• Office multifunction devices
• Intelligent video solutions
• Information management software

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

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of office printing devices (bizhub i Series), production print presses (AccurioPress series), label printing systems (AccurioLabel), and embellishment equipment (MGI JetVarnish).
2. Managed Print Services: Ongoing managed print service contracts including device management, maintenance, and consumables supply. Includes OneRate fixed-fee plans bundling hardware, consumables and service.
3. Professional Services: IT solutions, information management, cloud services, intelligent video solutions implementation and support.
4. Software Subscriptions: Software solutions including AccurioPro Dashboard, Dispatcher Phoenix, Document Navigator, and cloud-based platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd. sells and services office multifunction devices (bizhub i Series), high-volume digital production presses (AccurioPress series, AccurioJet B2 inkjet, AccurioLabel digital label presses), digital embellishment systems (MGI JetVarnish, AccurioShine), managed print services with OneRate fixed-fee plans, AI-powered Intelligent Video Solutions (Mobotix cameras, Nurse Assist), and information management software platforms (Workplace Hub, Workplace Pure, Dispatcher Phoenix, SafeQ Cloud, PaperCut Hive, M-Files). The portfolio is delivered via direct enterprise sales, a UK partner/reseller channel, an online shop, and accredited public sector procurement frameworks (Crown Commercial Service, NEPA, G-Cloud).

Product overview

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd offers a broad, multi-layered portfolio built around three pillars: office printing (bizhub multifunctional devices, OneRate fixed-fee plans, Managed Print Services), professional printing (AccurioPress toner production presses, AccurioJet B2 inkjet presses, AccurioLabel digital label presses, AccurioShine/MGI JetVarnish embellishment systems, and AccurioPro software suite for colour management, workflow automation, and production analytics), and information management (Workplace Hub managed IT, Workplace Pure cloud services, Dispatcher Phoenix, SafeQ Cloud, PaperCut Hive, M-Files intelligent document management, and Intelligent Video Solutions powered by Mobotix AI cameras for security, health/safety, logistics, and fire detection). The ecosystem is supported by a Service Hub for predictive maintenance, an online Customer Portal, Aire Link remote support with AI, and a Marketplace for third-party app integrations. The portfolio spans hardware (MFPs, production presses, label presses, embellishment), software (workflow, colour, analytics, security), and services (managed services, consulting, outsourcing). The company is ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 45001 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• bizhub i Series
• AccurioPress Series
• AccurioJet KM-1 / KM-1e
• AccurioLabel Series
• MGI JetVarnish 3D Series
• AccurioShine 3600
• Nassenger Series
• Intelligent Video Solutions
• Workplace Hub
• Workplace Pure
• Dispatcher Phoenix
• SafeQ Cloud
• PaperCut Hive
• Everyone Print
• OneRate
• Managed Print Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by over 3,000 UK schools for print solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Focus Label MachinerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited industrial print partner and authorised distributor of Konica Minolta's AccurioLabel series. Celebrated first year of partnership success with strong customer growth. Focus Label Machinery enables ARC Labels to process 80% of its colour print jobs on Konica Minolta technology.
• Colour LogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to unlock premium print effects using white toner technology. Colour Logic's ColourBoost technology integrated with Konica Minolta's AccurioPress series to enhance print capabilities.
• Agilico Workplace TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor40-year partnership celebrated in 2025. Agilico Inverness provides managed print services using Konica Minolta technology to customers across Scotland.
• Unity Document SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewly announced Elite Partner providing enhanced print and digital solutions.
• Digital Office SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership announced to deliver enhanced print and digital solutions. Also partnered for Nurse Assist intelligent fall detection system deployment.
• Connect PrintcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership announced for digital label production and hosted World Cup themed event.
• EFI (Electronics for Imaging)coreTechnology or IntegrationNew Fiery DFE (Digital Front End) for AccurioPress printers. Fiery FS500 and FS600 DFE platforms expand printing capabilities.
• MGI Digital TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationKonica Minolta has increased stake in MGI Digital Technology. Global launch of AlphaJet 4.0 and MGI JetVarnish 3D products. Joint development of embellishment technology.
• Solutions in TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor20-year partnership celebrating continued success. Supplied Castell Howell Foods with high chroma production press.
• Solimar SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for print workflow solutions and integration capabilities.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAttained all six Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner designations. Collaboration on Workplace Pure cloud services platform and Azure cloud hosting.
• PaperCutcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for PaperCut Hive cloud print management and PaperCut MF solutions. Simplifies print management for modern workplace.
• Viking Office SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership announced for office solutions distribution.
• IntuitivecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for intelligent business enablement solutions integrated with Konica Minolta offerings.
• M-FilescoreTechnology or IntegrationKonica Minolta is one of four M-Files certified delivery partners in the UK. Document management and information management solutions integration.
• General Motors (GM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GM to deliver complete end-to-end digital label production solutions.
• Crown Commercial Service (CCS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplier on CCS framework for providing multifunctional devices to UK public sector. Enables procurement through government frameworks.
• Crescent Purchasing ConsortiumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupplier on framework helping public sector institutions procure multifunctional devices.
• ACPMEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership with Association of College and University Printers (ACPME) for Print-Ed 2026 and annual conference sponsorship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sharp Electronics: Sharp competes in office MFPs and document solutions, with a similar focus on UK public sector, education, and healthcare frameworks. Overlapping product portfolio with Konica Minolta's bizhub line.
• Lexmark: Lexmark competes in office printing and managed print services with a similar enterprise and channel-led model. Both target large enterprises and public sector with managed document services.
• Ricoh: Ricoh is one of the closest peers, competing across office printing, production print, managed document services, and IT services. Both companies leverage similar public sector frameworks and partner networks in the UK.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard): HP's Print division competes directly with Konica Minolta across A3 MFPs (HP PageWide), production print (HP Indigo), and managed print services. HP holds the largest global share in printing and is a key competitor in UK public sector tenders.
• Kyocera Document Solutions: Kyocera competes in office printing and managed print services, particularly through long-term channel partners. Overlapping customer profile in education, SMB, and public sector.
• Toshiba Tec: Toshiba Tec competes in office MFPs (e-STUDIO) and document management solutions, with comparable UK public sector and enterprise presence. Direct overlap in NHS and local authority contracts.
• Xerox: Xerox is a direct competitor in office multifunction devices, production print (iGen / Iridesse), and managed print services. Like Konica Minolta, it sells both hardware and managed print services to enterprise and public sector customers in the UK and Europe.
• Brother: Brother is a direct competitor in office printing, particularly in the SMB and SME segments where Konica Minolta's OneRate and bizhub lines compete. Strong presence in education and small business channels.
• Canon: Canon competes with Konica Minolta in office MFPs (imageRUNNER), production print (imagePRESS), and document management software. Its strong UK presence and similar vertical go-to-market (education, NHS, public sector) make it a close analog.

Emerging players

• Fujifilm (Graphic Communications): Fujifilm's Jet Press and Revoria production print lines compete with Konica Minolta's AccurioPress and AccurioJet in the commercial print segment, particularly in digital label and packaging. Less of an overlap in office MFPs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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