Konica Minolta UK Press Release

Konica Minolta withdraw from the Photo Industry

As previously announced within our press release dated 19th January 2006, Konica Minolta will withdraw from the photographic market as of 31st March 2006. Please find below essential information relating to the ongoing support of Konica, Minolta and Konica Minolta products.

Servicing of Photographic Hardware and Accessories
Servicing of Konica, Minolta and Konica Minolta branded products either within or outside of warranty, including;
• Digital Still Cameras (DSC)
• Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras
• Analogue SLR cameras
• Analogue LS
• Flashguns, lenses and accessories
• Film Scanners

is to be handled by the sole appointed servicing agent;
JP Service Solutions
Johnsons Photopia Ltd
Hempstalls Lane
Newcastle under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0SW
Tel: 01782-753366
Fax: 01782-753340
Email: [email protected]

Binocular Servicing
Servicing of Minolta and Konica Minolta binoculars will be provided by;
Tokina Service Europe B.V.
Address? Olstgracht 1 1315 BG, Almere The Netherlands
Tel? +31(0) 36 53 4 69 67
Fax ? +31(0) 36 53 0 55 61
E-MAIL? [email protected]
WEB? www.tokinaservice.com
Both-way shipping cost of products under warranty will be covered by Tokina Service Europe BV.

Technical Support
Konica Minolta will expand our Technical Support assistance to additionally include Analogue Compact, Analogue SLR and Meters within our existing digital technical support number, e-mail and website contact.
Tel – 08700 104 107 (National Rate)
E-mail – [email protected]
Website - www.konicaminoltasupport.com

Website
Konica Minolta will retain presence within our existing websites, however additional information will be included to inform of our withdrawal from the market.
Following our closure we are no longer able to answer company or product related questions from consumer or media sources. User Technical Support will continue to be available, please see above.