FRIDAYS WITH FRANK: Why Katun Is an Important Office Technology Player

In this episode, The Cannata Report's Founder Frank G. Cannata waxes philosophically, wondering aloud why some industry observers downplay the role of Katun Corporation, the Minneapolis-based company acquired in 2018 by General Plastic Industrial (GPI) of Taiwan. Perhaps not so well known in the United States, Katun has earned Cannata's respect over the past three and a half decades as a truly global force. Citing its competitive aftermarket toner products as a prime example, he recognizes it as a first-class organization operating at a high quality level. Before dismissing Katun as a small player, Cannata encourages viewers to consider its robust international distribution network, which serves 13 European countries from a distribution center in the Netherlands and headquarters in Milan, Italy (reaching into Africa, too). What many people fail to realize, he notes, is how well-balanced the company is. Kay Fernandez, VP of global marketing, has pointed out that Katun's sales in Europe are stronger than in both North America and Latin America. Sometimes, Cannata concludes, it helps to keep an open mind and broaden our perspective. For the latest office technology news, go to: https://www.thecannatareport.com The Cannata Report is the leading intelligence resource for the document imaging channel in the office technology industry, covering a range of topics, including managed IT solutions, managed print services, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud communications, network security, production printing, services and supplies, vendor finance, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Written specifically for the independent dealer channel, The Cannata Report, founded in 1982, has an audience that includes business leaders in the office technology industry's hardware, software, IT, leasing, and supplies segments. #TheCannataReport #officetechnology #businesstechnology