FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc. Welcomes
Masahiro Ota as President & CEO
VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 28, 2008) - FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A.,
Inc. announced today that Masahiro Ota is the company's new president
and chief executive officer. Ota replaces Hiro Tada, who has taken
a new position as president and chief executive officer with Fujifilm's
Medical Imaging Division.
"Fujifilm is well-positioned to face this challenging market,
thanks not only to our ability to produce quality, reliable plates
and prepress equipment, but also our ability to integrate new technologies
- such as digital printing and wide format imaging - into our customers'
operations," said Ota. "I'm looking forward to the taking
on the challenges of this new position and working with our employees
as well as our industry partners."
Ota joined Fujifilm in 1980 and first worked in human resources
in the Fujinomiya site and in planning and administration for the
recording media business in both Japan and Greenwood, South Carolina.
Ota also worked in international marketing for the Graphic Systems
Division in Japan.
Most recently, Ota was president of Fujifilm Starlight Graphic
Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Created out of a partnership with the
China Academy of Printing Technology, Fujifilm Starlight Graphic
Systems represented a new sales company that departed from the traditional
distributor model. As president, Ota was responsible for determining
the company's policies and goals.
Within four years, Fujifilm Starlight Graphic Systems captured
the top position in China's graphic systems market, increasing sales
of both conventional and CTP plates and systems. With the structure
created by Ota, Fujifilm Starlight not only grew rapidly and saw
great success, but also is expected to continue to do so.
In 2007, Ota was named Guest Professor at the prestigious Bejing
Institute of Graphic Communications.
As president and CEO of FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc.,
Ota will be responsible for guiding the company's U.S. efforts in
the commercial printing and graphic arts market, including managing
the relationships with Fujifilm Group companies Fujifilm Sericol
and Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals.
About FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc. FUJIFILM Graphic Systems
U.S.A., Inc. is the nation's largest distributor of equipment, consumables
and technical services for the graphic communications industry.
Fujifilm provides its customers with products and technologies from
best-in-class manufacturers as well as a nationwide network of technical
service and support and is fully committed to its customers, which
range from commercial printers, color separators, service bureaus
and graphic design/art studios to newspapers, publishers and advertising
agencies.
Whether it's information on emerging technologies or reliable delivery
of supplies, customers know they can rely on Fujifilm - the industry's
source for technology, solutions and support. For more information,
please visit www.fujifilmgs.com.
About FUJIFILM Fujifilm Corporation brings continuous innovation
and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of imaging industries
including medical, life sciences, consumer electronic, chemical,
graphic arts, information systems, photography and office products
based on its vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and
thin film coating technologies. It was ranked number 15 for U.S.
patents granted in 2006, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide
and in the year ended March 31, 2007, had global revenues of $23.6
billion. Fujifilm ADRs (American Depository Receipts) are traded
in the U.S. on the NASDAQ exchange (NASDAQ:FUJI). For more information,
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