One of my sources in Asia states that all manufacturers are struggling to meet demand. Thoughts, comments??
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Dealers are hoarding. 
Well, I for one think they need too. You'vge got to preserve yyour business.
Can't collect click charges if you don't have toner.
I was sent an PM yesterday from a represntative at an Asian toner manufacturer, he basically stated he was very concerned about the ability to manufacturer enough toner with rolling blackouts, damaged infrastructure and deckine in productivity.
How about others, is your business stocking up on supplies, pm parts, or how about systems. Would love to hear from everyone on this!
Can't collect click charges if you don't have toner.
I was sent an PM yesterday from a represntative at an Asian toner manufacturer, he basically stated he was very concerned about the ability to manufacturer enough toner with rolling blackouts, damaged infrastructure and deckine in productivity.
How about others, is your business stocking up on supplies, pm parts, or how about systems. Would love to hear from everyone on this!
The laser printer sector is beginning to see some component and toner shortages as a result of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, according to Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzes.
In a research note today, Reitzes notes that his Japan-based colleague Masahiro Nakanomyo contends that Canon and Fuji Xerox could be facing shortages of toner material starting next quarter. He notes that Canon makes all of Hewlett-Packard’s (HPQ) laser printer engines and toner, while Fuji Xerox makes most of Xerox’s (XRX) laser printer and copier engines. Given that new systems typically ship with toner supplies, he adds, production of copiers and printers could be affected in the second quarter, even for companies with production facilities located in China rather than Japan
http://blogs.forbes.com/ericsa...ke/?partner=yahootix
In a research note today, Reitzes notes that his Japan-based colleague Masahiro Nakanomyo contends that Canon and Fuji Xerox could be facing shortages of toner material starting next quarter. He notes that Canon makes all of Hewlett-Packard’s (HPQ) laser printer engines and toner, while Fuji Xerox makes most of Xerox’s (XRX) laser printer and copier engines. Given that new systems typically ship with toner supplies, he adds, production of copiers and printers could be affected in the second quarter, even for companies with production facilities located in China rather than Japan
http://blogs.forbes.com/ericsa...ke/?partner=yahootix
For the Americas, Toshiba manufactures its toner in North Dakota.