Ricoh and Toshiba to combine office printer, copier production

Deal to create top player amid market decline accelerated by remote work

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The deal would let Ricoh and Toshiba overtake Canon as the leader in the multifunction printer market. (Photo courtesy of Ricoh)

TSUYOSHI TAMEHIRO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Ricoh and Toshiba will combine production of printers, copiers and other office machines, Nikkei has learned, creating the world's largest player amid declining demand due to the rise of remote work and paperless offices.

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