The Copier Program is managed by Printing Services in cooperation with MSU Purchasing. The program is the result of an extensive evaluation process that considers equipment, technology, pricing, and support from all major equipment vendors.
Approximately once every five years, Printing Services and MSU Purchasing issue a request for proposal, evaluate offerings, and negotiate a five-year contract with the vendor best able to meet the requirements of the program. The current vendor for the program is Albin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta based in Michigan.
Program Administrators
Printing Services
Printing Services is a unit in the Division of University Relations providing expertise, technologies, and production and distribution services designed to help MSU departments get better results from communications. Printing Services offers digital communication services, print production services, traditional print, finishing, and mailing services as well as database management, document management, and online sales and fulfillment services. • read more
MSU Purchasing
MSU Purchasing provides the means for obtaining needed supplies, equipment, and services based on quality, quantity, service, delivery, and competitive prices. The president of Michigan State University has delegated signature authority to MSU Purchasing to sign procurement contracts on behalf of the Board of Trustees and to commit funds to external sources. MSU Purchasing has the fiduciary responsibility to ensure the procurement polices and procedures of the university are properly administered and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. • read more
Program Vendors
Albin
Albin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta. Founded in Birmingham Michigan in 1965, Albin has grown to be one of the most respected vendors of office imaging products in the United States. Albin features Konica Minolta copiers, printers, facsimiles, multifunctional devices, and office applications. The company is totally dedicated to the sale and service of these products, making it possible to devote training and expertise to becoming specialists in this product line. • read more
Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc (KMBS) brings together the strengths of its two founding companies, Konica and Minolta. Headquartered in Ramsey, N.J., KMBS is a leader in document imaging innovation, providing its customers with complete solutions for document creation, production, and management. The company provides the essentials of imaging to companies and organizations ranging from small office/home office to workgroups and departments and to large production operations with its technologically advanced line products and services. • read more