Monday, February 2, 2026
Berto Watches OEMs Enjoying Aftermarket Infighting
It wouldn't be so funny if were not so serious to see the OEMs recapture market share from the aftermarket thanks to the ongoing spat between suppliers of reman and newbuild cartridges.
Blogs
You've read the news, now here are the views... from the industry's top thought leaders.
Biggest News Stories for November 2020
The biggest stories include A Chinese made printer that uses OEM cartridges; Epson defeated in a High Court appeal; and problems over blue angel eco-labels in Europe.
Adjusting Your Business Model in the Face of the Pandemic
The world economy is in crisis yet our industry was built on the fundamental pillar of providing better value than the OEMs—and that remains unchanged.
Are You the Missing Link in the Industry Chain Berto Asks
Imaging supplies companies have acquired others to join their chain to better control raw materials, factory processes and logistics to ensure consistent quality for their buyers. But can something still go wrong?
The Martial Art of Fighting for your Business
To become a master, you must devote time, pain and an almost self-indulgent level of commitment to transform from a lowly shack to a temple held up by the pillars of martial arts.
Biggest News Stories for October 2020
The biggest stories include a cheaper new solution for annoying firmware updates, a top 10 list of SOHO printers; and Canon being sued by a Japanese remanufacturer.
Striving for Into Africa
It's not about "Out of Africa" anymore as many like-minded enterprises see the incredible opportunity to rekindle manufacturing on the continent, for both local consumers, and for export.
Adapting to New Normality or a Paradigm Shift?
Several observers indicate Latin America has been the most optimistic region globally and consumers are prioritizing their search for devices, including printers, as they adjust to the pandemic along with the need to maintain a connected home to continue work.
Walking the Plank with Pirates
After studying the democratic way pirates demote and choose new captains, we as business leaders had better look after our team’s interests while steering the business towards its vision.
Waste Toner Recycled: Berto Paves the Way
Modified toner polymers can be used successfully in asphalt for road construction thanks to Close the Loop in Australia and first used by Lexmark.