Inkjetfactory® All-In-One Retail Refilling System

Overview

For the past decade, inkjet cartridge remanufacturing was done primarily in large factories with expensive dedicated equipment and systems for processing thousands of cartridges per day. However, in the past 18 months, self-contained systems have been developed for remanufacturing fresh cartridges in a retail environment. Retail inkjet cartridge refilling not only has incredibly high profit margins but the finished cartridge can still be sold at half the price of a new OEM cartridge!

In 2005 over 1.3 billion inkjet cartridges ($30.1 billion) were sold worldwide (approximately 1/3 total was North America). Of that total, 23% of the cartridges were refilled or reengineered—this number should grow to 29% by 2009. Lyra Research anticipates that retail cartridge refilling franchises and in-store retail refilling will be the fastest-growing segment of the aftermarket industry with a 26% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) between 2004 and 2009!

SME is ideally positioned to help your company take advantage of this opportunity without the cost expenditure of a six-figure franchisee fee. The only requirements are: a small amount of retail space, customer traffic, well-trained employees, and a desire to expand the present business model!

The Inkjetfactory® value proposition

Because success rates and reliability are critical, the Inkjetfactory® combines proven remanufacturing processes, with rugged industrial components and computer-controlled automated functionality. Almost two decades of development and design have been implemented into the engineering, functionality and operation of the Inkjetfactory®. It is the professional system from the most respected name in the industry, SME.

Business Challenge

Retailers today face unprecedented industry and economic challenges that make it more difficult than ever before to grow and sustain a successful business. The Inkjetfactory® system can:

• Significantly improve store revenues and profitability
• Increase the number of customer visits and duration in-store
• Recycle cartridges that would normally have been thrown away
• Improve customer satisfaction by offering a unique service at a tremendous cost savings

Summary

With over 7000 machines sold worldwide SME has installed inkjet systems in Big-Box Retail chains and individual “Mom-and-Pop” retail locations. Inkjetfactory® processed cartridges will match the OEM print quality and page-yield. SME can offer the total package: custom engineered and built equipment, process training, installation, financing and ancillary cartridges and supplies.

The Inkjetfactory® system is a proven winner that can quickly increase store traffic, revenues, and most important of all, profitability!