OKI Printing Solutions (NZ) to Sponsor 2008 World Championship Sailing Regatta

OKI Printing Solutions to Team Up with Leading New Zealand Brands to Sponsor Major International Yachting Event

OKI Printing Solutions unveiled today its major sponsorship role in the 2008 World Championship Sailing Regatta that will take place in the waters of Takapuna, the picturesque coastal suburb of Auckland’s North Shore City in January–March 2008.

The 2008 World Championship Sailing Regatta will consist of four principal World Championships, three of which will be Olympic qualifying events. This is the last opportunity for some of the countries to secure their participation in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games so competition is expected to be keen. The 2008 World Championships will be attended by more than 620 competitors representing over 40 nations. This truly international event is expected to be extensively covered by local and world media.

OKI Printing Solutions has been an enthusiastic supporter of prominent New Zealand based yachting competitions and is delighted with its new sponsorship arrangement. The agreement features a unique opportunity for OKI Printing Solutions to showcase its outstanding printing and copying capabilities by serving printing requests of competitors, race management and public in the OKI Printing Center to be established on venue.

Mark Charlesworth, Group Managing Director of Comworth Systems says, “We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2008 World Championship Sailing Regatta. This will create exposure on signage, windsurfer sails on all boats, start and finish line, and on event clothing. It will help to make our brand more visible.”

As part of its global brand strategy, OKI Printing Solutions develops strong links with communities and strengthens brand awareness with strategic sponsorships around the world. Other major sponsorships include Portsmouth Football Club in the English Premier League and St. George Illawarra Dragons in the Australian professional rugby league football team.

Mikihiko Maeno, President and CEO for OKI Printing Solutions says, “This sponsorship is an excellent opportunity to expose OKI Printing Solutions brand globally. It is also an opportunity to show our commitment to cooperate with partners which helps us to build lasting business relationships.”

Notes to editors:

Schedule of Events RS:X Boards (Men and Women) : 10th January to 20th January 2008
Tornado Catamarans (Open and Youth): 22nd February 2008 to 1st March 2008
Laser Radial (Women): 13th March 2008 to 20th March 2008
LASER RADIALS (Men and Youth): 22nd March 2008 to 29th March 2008

About Comworth Systems Ltd

Founded in 1986, Comworth Systems Ltd has been a market leading, value added distributor in the New Zealand market. Comworth Systems has for over 20 years been selling and supporting OKI products in New Zealand.

About OKI Printing Solutions (Brand name of OKI Data Corporation)

Founded in 1994, OKI Printing Solutions specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing business printing solutions which empower organizations to communicate more effectively. As a market leader in the global color printer market, OKI has representation in 120 countries worldwide offering innovative and leading edge products and services. Visit OKI Printing Solutions’ website at www.okiprintingsolutions.com.

Contacts

OKI Data Corporation
Sonomi Kitamura, +81 (0) 3 5445 6118
okiprintingsolutions-press {at} oki(.)com