Cartridge World Commits to Reducing Printing Costs for Small Businesses

World’s Leading Ink and Toner Cartridge Refiller Targets High-Volume Printing Industries With Savings of 20% to 40%

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cartridge World, the global leader in printer cartridge refilling, announced today its strategy to help small businesses save money. At a time businesses everywhere are forced to be more resourceful, Cartridge World is focusing on providing solutions to five key industries with high-volume printing needs: accounting, legal, financial services, health care and communications.

“Cartridge World has not only saved us a significant amount of money – over $2,000 compared to Staples prices – but also has provided us with excellent customer service with fast, free delivery.”

“Our mission is to help small businesses reduce their office supply costs by providing high quality ink and toner cartridges at a significant savings compared to the cost of brands like Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark and Canon,” says Tom Fricke, Cartridge World’s chief executive officer. “Using Cartridge World products for ink and toner replacement can save as much as 40% when compared to replacing with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridges.”

There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States, according to the latest figures from the Small Business Administration. A significant percentage of these have fewer than 25 employees. Saving money in the current economic climate is critical to their survival. The cost of ink and toner cartridges is a substantial part of the office supply budget for small businesses. “As a CPA firm, our toner requirements are enormous, especially during tax season,” says Ann Marie Boyd, of Yeager & Boyd in Birmingham, AL. “Cartridge World has not only saved us a significant amount of money – over $2,000 compared to Staples prices – but also has provided us with excellent customer service with fast, free delivery.”

Cartridge World is dedicated to providing solutions to small businesses who want to save money. Although prices vary by market, switching to remanufactured cartridges can save a small business 20% to 40% compared to brands like Hewlett-Packard. “My equipment was costing an inordinate amount of money as my busy agents were constant users,” says Towne Collins, president of Better Properties Real Estate in Lakewood, WA. “I was looking for relief when I discovered Cartridge World. Instantly, my ink cartridge costs were reduced approximately by 40%.”

Value, Quality, Convenience

With more than 630 Cartridge World stores in North America as well as products available online at www.cartridgeworld.com, saving money with remanufactured and recycled cartridges is as convenient as it is simple. According to a 2010 survey conducted by PC World magazine, 67% of consumers cited cost savings and a guarantee that refilled product will work among the top two reasons for purchasing a remanufactured cartridge. Cartridge World products provide both of these factors.

“We want consumers to know there is a choice,” says Fricke. “Most printer manufacturers try to convince their customers that they must use the cartridges from the same brand as their printer. Our remanufactured and refilled ink and toner cartridges offer savings over single-use products. It’s a smart way for businesses to trim dollars from their office supply expenses. But our quality guarantee and level of service means customers can save money, time and hassle simply by shopping at Cartridge World. ”

ABOUT CARTRIDGE WORLD

Cartridge World is the leading resource for businesses and consumers who want to save money on their printer cartridges. Cartridge World uses state-of-the-art processes and high quality inks and toners, in addition to offering personalized service and a 100% product guarantee. Cartridge World offers consumers and businesses a more affordable option to buying new, provides a 100 percent satisfaction money-back guarantee and helps the environment by keeping cartridges out of landfills. Voted #1 in the category of toner replacement services by Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 for 2010, Cartridge World has over 630 Cartridge World stores in North America. For more information call (888) 99-REFILL or visit www.cartridgeworld.com

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