Our story

Tools for a changing world

Our journey started with cameras. Then the world's first high speed fax, before we pioneered the multifunctional digital copier. Now we lead the world in empowering digital workplaces with smart technology that creates positive change. Workflow to boost your productivity, connecting and collaborating with effective visual communications, document systems and services, specialist print services and IT services are all part of how we’re simplifying your business.

Our global journey

Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Tokyo, the Ricoh Group is a global operation with over 107,000 staff. Wherever we are in the world, we’re providing business solutions to automate, connect and communicate.

Key to our approach is high quality technology, exceptional customer service and a genuine commitment to sustainability. We’re consistently named among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations, the Top 100 Global Innovators and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

And tomorrow? We’re working on that already, and it’s as exciting as you can imagine.

Simplifying your everyday

Our own evolution has changed the way our customers work, collaborate and share information. We’re providing the right information, at the right time, in the right form, wherever you are. You don’t need an office to have an office these days, so we helping businesses transform the way they work. Simplifying, optimising, automating – empowering our customers to work more efficiently and focus on what they love and do best.

Looking ahead to a changing world

Technology has changed the way we work today, and tomorrow. Technology and workplaces are changing faster than ever, and managing the challenges of globalisation, mobile computing, cloud computing, apps, enterprise social networks and workforce demographic shifts.

Life never stands still, so we’re always looking at new ways to help you do more with what you have. Working together, our story and yours is about productivity, staying competitive, creativity and innovation. Let’s take the journey together.