KONICA MINOLTA Approved by Western States Contracting Alliance

Company to participate in cooperative purchasing agreement with government agencies

August 17, 2004 - Mobile, AL – KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS today announced it has been selected as a supplier of laser printers to members of the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA). Participation of KONICA MINOLTA in this cooperative purchasing agreement enables all government agencies within the participating states to easily procure printing solutions from KONICA MINOLTA. “As a first-time participating vendor, the approval of WSCA gives us great pride in our ability to fulfill the needs of the member states,” said Steven Fletcher, president and COO of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. “We are especially proud that our participation in this cooperative purchasing agreement will enable member states to save even more money by taking advantage of the high-value solutions offered by KONICA MINOLTA. Our printers have won acclaim for their high quality and affordability. Now, WSCA members will be able to use allotted technology dollars more efficiently than ever.”

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS is represented in the WSCA agreement by Rick Gable, director of technical sales support and primary contact for the company. Procurement officials from member states can access and purchase KONICA MINOLTA’s laser printers and multi-function products, as well as associated supplies and accessories, conveniently online at www.buyKonicaMinolta.com. The company’s Master Price Agreement number is A63313.

About WSCA
The Western States Contracting Alliance was formed in October 1993 by the state purchasing directors from fifteen western states. The primary purpose of WSCA is to establish the means by which participating states may join together in cooperative multi-State contracting in order to achieve cost-effective and efficient acquisition of quality products and services.