AFEX International Limited AFEX, a premier global supplier of green remanufactured imaging supplies, continues to be a world leader in ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. AFEX, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jackin group, has built their three-decade reputation based on quality, innovation and environmentally neutral manufacturing techniques. The list of distributors of AFEX’s re-manufactured cartridges continues to expand, as their products consistently provide high quality and yield while benefiting the earth’s sustainability. Shenzen Factory                     Mark Duva, Global Vice President of AFEX International Limited, manages world wide client relationships and also oversees the North America operation and USA distribution center in Southern California. Mark explains AFEX’s focus on green remanufacturing. “Our manufacturing process begins with reverse logistics. AFEX uses only OEM empties to maximize the quality of our products. AFEX strictly adheres to all intellectual property laws and patents. Recycling is an essential part of our remanufacturing process.” AFEX’s clients did not have to deal with the legal ramifications in 2010 when multiple patent-infringement claims were filed against some makers and resellers of printing consumables.                                                                                         Zhuhai Factory “AFEX provides total solution capabilities by recycling and remanufacturing toner cartridges to a global network of distributors in the United States, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, including India and Australia. AFEX’s certified green production facilities in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai China supply our global network of partners from several worldwide distribution centers. As a multinational company, our corporate organization operates under a hybrid system comprised of US style management, and Japanese style quality control,” states Mark. Production Line Aided by a strong support team, Mark Duva works closely with Joe Natal, Senior Technical Manager, to provide the technical expertise and extensive customer service for USA based and global customers. AFEX can provide just-in-time inventory logistics, custom packaging, and containers, pallet or case shipping. They work closely with their customers making sure AFEX can provide global logistics and appropriate green products in a timely manner. AFEX is one of the few Asian remanufacturing companies that is licensed through Chinese Recycling Legislation. This allows them to bring genuine OEM empties into their Zhuhai and Shenzhen factories for remanufacturing and export. In August 2008, the Circular Economy Promotion Law of the People‘s Republic of China was instituted to facilitate a circular economy mandating resources utilization efficiency to help protect and improve the environment. It encourages reducing resource consumption and waste generation by utilizing reusable materials and recycling resources. The Circular Economy embraces the Global Green 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) concept, focusing on activities in production, circulation and consumption and it is a long term strategy for worldwide economic and social development while protecting the global environment. The goal is to conserve natural resources by minimizing waste. Mark explains, “Implementing these conservation principles presents enormous commerce opportunities for AFEX and their business partners. Providing certified green remanufactured printing consumables opens the doors to many selling opportunities that require green products. In the USA, most governmental, municipal and enterprise level corporations require recycled products on their request-for-bid statements. MPS dealers increasingly use compatible products for their supply needs. Having proof of AFEX exclusive use of recycled products increases the buyer and user’s commitment to environmental stewardship.” Quality Control Testing “AFEX’s long term strategy is to introduce empty collection programs and establish ourselves with the right partners as the leading laser toner cartridge remanufacturer. Our efforts are targeted at striking a balance between providing quality products to our users and protecting present and future environmental interests,” continues Mark. “The growing commitment to environmental sustainability and aggressive selling of Managed Print Services has increased the need and acceptance of using remanufactured products. The availability and use of aftermarket imaging products is at an all time high as the economy and MPS programs have also extended use of older printing equipment.” AFEX has refined their remanufacturing procedures to reduce both waste and the cost of raw materials. This is accomplished through the reuse of majority of the recycled toner cartridge component, including the OPC drum, empty cartridge, primary charge roller, mag roller, doctor blade and residual toner. AFEX’s recoating capability on major components of a cartridge minimizes a considerable amount of wastage to the environment. By identifying the various levels of their customer’s needs, AFEX is able to reuse over 90% of all recycled material in their remanufacturing process. The cost of raw materials is reduced by 35% with a turnover ratio at 41%. Additionally, AFEX divides these recycled products into various grades to fulfill the differing needs of their customers. These categories include: • Super Premium for Branded OEM products • Premium for the USA Market • Premium Standard for their European Customers • Standard and Test Grade for areas of Africa, India and under-developed economies “AFEX maintains a strong commitment to quality. Our toner cartridge remanufacturing process implements STMC, ISO9001, ISO14001 for standard quality control systems and ISTA 1A for packaging integrity. All incoming material goes through rigid incoming quality control procedures. AFEX - Global Green Partner  The materials then go through comprehensive processes including disassembly, cleaning, filling, component replacement, and quality testing. AFEX also provides 100% post-testing procedures which are part of our overall production process. Before shipping, our Quality Assurance team uses Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) to perform pre-shipment quality testing to ensure that our products are in its best quality, fulfilling every customer’s expectation,” says Mark. Having successfully developed more than 300 models of Monochrome and Color Toner Cartridges, and currently offering a mix of over 150 of the most popular cartridges used in Hewlett Packard, Brother, Panasonic, Canon, Lexmark, Kyocera, Konica Minolta, Samsung and Epson, AFEX is a global leader in color cartridges remanufacturing. AFEX is able to calibrate and measure color toners cartridge print performance, including color matching and Gamut color density. They will continue to make the necessary investments in time, training, R&D and equipment to maximize the color opportunities they offer their customers. The AFEX University provides ongoing structured comprehensive training curriculums for their employees. This company-wide emphasis on training enables the continuous expansion of AFEX’s superior quality product lines. The research and development department blends market demands for new improved products and value added production procedures with the need for recycling of previously used products. As part of AFEX’s ongoing commitment to education, Mark Duva will share his insight on green sales and marketing trends in hardware, supplies and recycling at the ITEX show on March 23, 2011 in Washington D.C. Mark invites ENX readers to learn how to Tap into Green: Opportunities that impact your business and grow profit, during his ITEX Power Hour presentation. With a strong commitment to support REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLE, AFEX is perfectly positioned to strengthen its present market leadership. Their locally, regionally and globally situated production and service network provides for the after market imaging cartridge needs of their OEMs, wholesalers, resellers and end users. Built on a solid foundation of Jackin’s three decades in the manufacturing sector, AFEX is committed to continuing to meet the challenges of new technologies, products and environmental responsibility. Contact AFEX International Mark E Duva 15320 Valley View Ave. Unit 4 La Mirada CA 90638 562.921.7273 tel • 480.323.2520 fax Cell 480.612.5297 markduva@AFEX.cc  www.AFEX.cc