Delivering Advanced Production Print Solutions to the State’s Fourth Largest District 

Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce that in partnership with longtime dealer partner ImageNet Consulting, located in Houston, Texas, it has secured inclusion in a contract with Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD). The multi-year engagement provides a comprehensive print management solution that modernizes Katy ISD’s operations and is projected to save an estimated $1.8 million, significantly enhancing technology, service responsiveness and efficiency throughout the district.

Konica Minolta production print equipment included in the contract are several AccurioPress C7100 digital color presses and the AccurioPress 7136 black and white toner press, all utilizing the Plockmatic booklet making finisher, with the potential to add more devices over time. Katy ISD is the fourth largest school district in the state, with 81 total schools and facilities and an expectation to exceed 100,000 students by 2027. Applications required include the ability to print stapled booklets of varying sizes, from two to 50 sheets, both color and monochrome.

The agreement includes the deployment of Konica Minolta’s production equipment in Katy ISD’s fully staffed, state-of-the-art Print Shop. The shop offers high-volume printing and professional graphic design services with industry leading turnaround times and quality, all supported in full by ImageNet Consulting.

“Konica Minolta has successfully executed several large-scale installations in public schools across the Tulsa area through our valued partnership with ImageNet,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta. “This latest opportunity presented an ideal moment to deepen our collaboration. Our teams worked seamlessly together, demonstrating exceptional commitment and coordination to ensure a smooth implementation. The strength of our partnership was instrumental in achieving this success, and we look forward to continuing to deliver impactful solutions together.”

“ImageNet has complete confidence in the reliability of Konica Minolta’s devices, which consistently outperform the competition. A visit to their Client Engagement Center, combined with strong endorsements from industry partners, solidified our decision to move forward with them,” said Craig Behm, President, ImageNet Consulting Houston. “Katy ISD has been extremely pleased with the process - from the initial needs assessment to the professional execution and responsive support. We were able to deliver and stage equipment ahead of the contract signing and provide seamless installation and service. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re proud to support such a forward-thinking district.”

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