CARDIFF CITY SCORE WITH RICOH DEAL

RICOH have joined Cardiff City by taking up a three year residency at the home of the Championship club, basing their Welsh operations from their new stadium office.

The arrival of RICOH to Cardiff City Football Club can also be celebrated by box holders, match-sponsors and Premier Club members following the impressive upgrades to the newly named RICOH Suite, adding a touch of class, while celebrating Cardiff City's history.

Of the new partnership, Glenn Griggs, RICOH UK Sales Director said, "RICOH are proud to be associated with Cardiff City Football Club. Our partnership is based on shared values and a commitment to growth in the region . We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship."

Jason Trinder, RICOH Branch Manager, Cardiff City Stadium said, "This is a fantastic opportunity for RICOH in Wales. We are extremely excited about our partnership with Cardiff City Football Club and our new offices and showroom at the stadium will give us a perfect platform to further grow our business within Wales."

Cardiff City Commercial Manager Nic Heslop added, "We are honoured to welcome such an internationally recognised partner in RICOH to Cardiff City Stadium and are very much looking forward to a prosperous three years together. The addition of RICOH as a commercial partner shows the positive steps that have been taken by this club in recent years, along with being a marker for future success."

Notes: RICOH is a global technology company specialising in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, RICOH Group, operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, RICOH Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. RICOH also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialised industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.

Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. RICOH helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees. For further information, please visit our new RICOH offices within the Cardiff City Stadium