As well as continuing as the ATP’s Official Office Solutions Provider through 2011, the agreement will see Ricoh’s sponsorship of the official ATP MatchFacts, distributed after every ATP Tour match and sponsorship of Hawkeye graphics at a number of ATP Masters Series events in Europe. The Ricoh and ATP partnership first began in 2005 and this marks the third renewal of the partnership.
Simon Sasaki, Chairman and CEO, Ricoh Europe PLC said:"Our partnership with Tennis links seamlessly into the values of Ricoh. Just like the professional players, we too are experts in our industry and like the players; we are continually enhancing and developing our skills to provide a winning service for our customers. As men’s professional tennis continues to go from strength to strength we are delighted to be extending our partnership with the ATP for a third time. We have enjoyed a successful and professional partnership with the ATP for four years, and look forward to continuing our partnership."
Etienne de Villiers, ATP Executive Chairman and President said: “I am delighted that a global business leader like Ricoh shares our excitement for the future of men’s professional tennis. We have a wide ranging vision for our sport’s future that will help us unlock its true, global potential. I could not be more thrilled that Ricoh have extended their partnership with us for a further three years.”
Ricoh Europe PLC, the European headquarters of Ricoh Company Ltd. Of Japan, is located in London.Ricoh manufactures one of the world’s most extensive line ups of printers, copiers, scanners, faxes and multifunctional devices, as well as offering advanced software solutions.
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About Ricoh Europe
Ricoh Europe PLC is the EMEA Headquarters of Ricoh Company Ltd., the global leader in office solutions. Ricoh Europe’s offices are located in London, United Kingdom and Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Ricoh’s EMEA operations comprise 47 sales subsidiaries and affiliates. In the fiscal year ended 31 March 2008, revenues from Ricoh’s EMEA operations totalled over € 3.3 billion, accounting for 24.5% of the company’s global revenues. Ricoh’s worldwide sales increased by 7.3% totalling ¥ 2,219.9 billion (€ 13.4 billion).
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About ATP
With 63 tournaments in 30 countries, the ATP showcases the finest athletes competing in the world’s most exciting venues. From Australia to Europe and the Americas to Asia, the stars of the South African Airways ATP Rankings and the top tandems in the Stanford ATP Doubles Race contend for prestigious titles at ATP Masters Series and other ATP tournaments. The season's top eight singles players and doubles teams earn coveted berths at the elite Tennis Masters Cup, the circuit-ending championship held in China.
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