Digital imaging and printing solutions company Epson on Wednesday outlined its plans to offer a wider range of products and solutions from its global portfolio as it makes entry into managed services for large corporate entities and government departments.
Targeted turnover Part of the diversified $10-billion-plus turnover Japanese company, Epson India, which closed last financial year with a turnover of ₹888 crore, is looking at clocking over ₹1,100 crore this year (by March 2015), and targeting ₹1,500 crore in 2016.
Ramprasad RV, Director (Sales), South & West, Epson India, said the company has been growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 25 per cent and expects to continue similar growth over the next few years by expanding the product range and offering new services such as managed services for corporate entities.
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“We have a network of over 217 services centres across the country. These centres, in turn, will be groomed to offer these managed services,” he said.
“We will look at serving only the top 100 companies with our managed solutions and also aim at offering these services to select government establishments,” he explained.
Innovative products Mentioning the launch of innovative printers, he said, “We are looking at coming out with an innovative sachet based ink which would not only bring down the cost of ink but also help in easy disposal. This would be like the innovative ‘’ink pot’’ we offer with the printers enabling long duration.”
He cited the example of wearable glasses which would take entertainment to a next level as some of the new products that would be offered in India.