Fairfield, New Jersey, February 9, 2005 - Kyocera Mita America, one of the world's leading document imaging companies, today announced that it has been honored with the BERTL Platinum Award in the category of monochrome reliability. The award is the result of a worldwide end-user survey conducted by BERTL to determine the manufacturer who provides the most reliable digital copier, multifunctional product (MFP) and printer product line in the world as rated by actual end-users.

“Reliability is a major factor in maintaining productivity in any enterprise,” said Elizabeth McNichol, vice president of corporate relations for BERTL. “BERTL is continually impressed with Kyocera’s ability to develop high performance, reliable products that offer the lowest total cost of ownership.”

Over the past year, BERTL conducted a worldwide survey covering 23 manufacturers’ copier, printer and MFP performances across a range of areas. Responses were received from enterprise buyers and technical professionals in 47 countries, responsible for managing over 175,000 devices in total. Respondents were questioned on the most important issues affecting their digital imaging equipment purchasing decisions, such as ease of use, productivity, reliability, service and support, image quality and pricing.

“Kyocera is honored by this worldwide recognition for the reliability of our monochrome line of digital copiers, MFPs and printers,” said Michael Pietrunti, senior vice president, marketing and technical services, for Kyocera Mita America. “This is a significant recognition for Kyocera given that the BERTL Readers’ Choice Awards are selected by some of the most experienced, technically savvy and discerning digital imaging equipment buyers and users. This award – the only one that is based upon the opinions and experiences of actual equipment buyers and users, is evidence of Kyocera’s heritage in providing end-users with cost-effective products and reliable performance they can count on.”

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