September 28th 2010, Singapore: Ricoh, the global leader in office solutions, has pledged its commitment towards the Asian Tour by extending its partnership as the Official Office Solutions Provider.

Ricoh has been a Tour partner of the Asian Tour since 2007 and the extension of its partner status represents a long-term commitment towards its association with professional golf in Asia and around the world.

Ricoh's Majima Nobuaki & Kyi Hla Han of Asian Tour

“The Asian Tour is the region’s elite golf circuit and the extension of our Tour Partner’s agreement reflects our long-term commitment and continued dedication to support efforts to promote our brand values through this exciting partnership,” said Majima Nobuaki, Ricoh Asia Pacific’s Managing Director.

The Tour partnership with the Asian Tour also continues Ricoh’s rich tradition in golf sponsorship, having been a key sponsor of the Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup, the Ricoh Women’s British Open since 2007 and the 2010 Ryder Cup.

As the Official Office Solutions Provider of the Asian Tour, Ricoh will continue to supply the Asian Tour’s headquarters in Singapore as well as its Tour Operations Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with its latest range of products that include copiers, printers, scanners and fax machines.

Through this association, Ricoh will be able to leverage its brand identity with the Asian Tour through the Tour’s various media channels as well as on-site branding and activities at the Asian Tour events.

“We are delighted to have Ricoh as our long-term Tour Partner. This reflects the growing appeal of the Asian Tour brand to Corporate Asia and shows the stability and growth of our Tour,” said Kyi Hla Han, Asian Tour’s Executive Chairman.

The Asian Tour has welcomed six new multi-national corporations who took up Tour Partnership status this year.

They include BlackBerry (Official Mobile Partner), J. Lindeberg (Official Apparel), Royal Selangor Pewter (Official Trophy Supplier), Inetol Headwear (Official Headwear Supplier), Pan Pacific Hotels Group (Official Hotel) and Singha (Official Beer).