Océ nominated in two categories for Green IT Award
Readers of the British Green IT Magazine have nominated Océ twice for a Green IT Award. In the category ‘Product of the Year’ the Océ PlotWave 300 has reached the finals and Océ’s sustainability program has been nominated in the category ‘Recycling Scheme of the Year’.
The Green IT Awards are a chance for the readers of Green IT Magazine to reward the outstanding environmental products, suppliers and projects of 2009, as well as highlight companies and teams that have made a significant contribution to improving the IT industry’s environmental performance.
The final award winners will be elected through an online voting process. You can help Océ win this award by following the link below and voting on: www.greenitawards.com. The winning companies will be announced at an awards ceremony on Earth Day ─ Thursday 22 April 2010 ─ at the Prince Albert Suite in London Zoo, in the presence of the UK Minister for Energy and Climate Change.
Océ PlotWave 300 sets new benchmark for energy efficiency
The Océ PlotWave 300 printer has set a new benchmark for energy efficiency. The printer uses only 50% of the electricity of comparable printers. The compact, all-in-one, large format system represents the next wave in green technology and is ideal for businesses looking to save money and space. The Océ PlotWave 300 printing system is purpose-built to provide the most efficient way to fuse toner onto paper. Thin metallic tiles, made up of highly-durable alloy, are used to efficiently radiate heat so they heat-up and cool-down quickly. The system also fits into small, confined spaces and does not require additional ventilation.
Reuse creates constant stream of parts and units
The ability to reuse materials is an integral part of the Océ sustainability strategy. Not only does reuse save precious resources, it also minimizes landfill waste. Océ products are typically built for long, intensive use under difficult circumstances. Designers at Océ develop products with a total life cycle in mind. When a lease period for a machine (often between three to five years) comes to a close, a machine does not end up on the scrapheap, but is rejuvenated ready for reuse. Parts and modules are designed that are not type-specific and can be used in a broad range of different printing systems. Used machine parts from customers are recovered in special remanufacturing facilities, creating a constant stream of parts and units. These components are suitable for reuse as service parts and in new machines. Complete machines can also be refurbished and returned to market.
More information on the Green IT Award can be found on www.greenitawards.com, more information on the Océ sustainability strategy can be found on www.sustainability.oce.com.
