{"id":68363,"date":"2026-02-05T11:18:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=68363"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:18:05","slug":"ricoh-acquires-leading-canadian-workplace-technology-and-collaboration-integrator-et-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2026\/02\/ricoh-acquires-leading-canadian-workplace-technology-and-collaboration-integrator-et-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Ricoh Acquires Leading Canadian Workplace Technology and Collaboration Integrator ET Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Mississauga, Ontario (Feb. 2, 2026) <\/em>\u2013 Ricoh today announced the acquisition of ET Group, a leading Canadian workplace technology and collaboration integrator. This strategic acquisition by Ricoh Canada Inc. accelerates Ricoh\u2019s expansion into high\u2011growth digital services, strengthens its position as a leading provider of end\u2011to\u2011end workplace experience solutions in Canada, and reinforces its global strategy to support an evolving workplace environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating ET Group\u2019s audiovisual (AV) engineering expertise and long\u2011standing reputation for designing, delivering and supporting enterprise-wide collaboration environments \u2014 particularly within government and other highly regulated sectors \u2014 Ricoh further enhances its ability to provide scalable, technology\u2011driven workplace solutions across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advancing Ricoh\u2019s Digital Services Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBusinesses today need secure, seamless, and intelligent workplaces that empower people to collaborate from anywhere,\u201d said Meagan Moody, country manager, Ricoh Canada Inc. \u201cET Group\u2019s proven AV expertise, innovative service model, and deep customer trust are a perfect complement to Ricoh\u2019s digital services portfolio. Together, we can expand our impact and bring new value to organizations navigating increasingly complex workplace needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategic investment expands Ricoh\u2019s digital workplace capabilities with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Enterprise-grade AV design, integration and support<\/li><li>Hybrid meeting and collaboration solutions<\/li><li>Managed digital workplace services<\/li><li>Workplace experience and on-site staffing services<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The acquisition formalizes and expands the existing partnership between Ricoh and ET Group, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJoining Ricoh allows us to scale our impact while staying true to the culture and values that define ET Group,\u201d said Ahmed Ameen, COO, ET Group. \u201cOur shared commitment to empowering and supporting our people, as well as our focus on enabling more effective ways of working, opens exciting opportunities for meaningful growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building a Stronger Service Network for Public\u2011 and Private\u2011Sector Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ET Group brings a highly skilled team of AV engineers, designers, project managers, and support specialists trusted by major corporations, government agencies, and judicial systems. Its expertise in secure, resilient environments complements Ricoh\u2019s footprint with Canada\u2019s large enterprises and public institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers will benefit from a more comprehensive service ecosystem that now integrates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Audiovisual and collaboration technologies<\/li><li>Office and workplace experience services<\/li><li>Mailroom automation<\/li><li>Managed print, scan and fleet services<\/li><li>On\u2011site staffing and managed services<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This combined portfolio enables organizations to design, connect, and manage the workplace as a unified, intelligent environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ricoh continues to make investments globally to deliver enhanced meeting experiences and hybrid work solutions for organizations worldwide, including the acquisitions of Presentation Products, Inc. (PPI) and Cenero (United States); DataVision, Pure AV, and AVC (EMEA); and Videocorp and Go2neXt (Latin America).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Takahiro Irisa, senior corporate officer and president of Ricoh\u2019s global digital services business unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd., stated, \u201cThis acquisition in Canada follows our recent acquisition of PPI and strengthens our Workplace Experience and digital services capabilities across North America. In line with our global strategy to invest in high-growth businesses, it also represents an important step toward greater alignment and consistency in our service portfolio. As we continue building a globally integrated workplace services business, we will further expand high-value offerings such as AV Managed Services, enabling customers to create more seamless and intelligent workplace experiences globally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About ET Group<\/strong><br>ET Group \u2013 a division of Pistil Enterprises Ltd. \u2013 is a Toronto-based audiovisual technology company focused on providing workplace technology solutions in North America. Alongside its design and integration expertise, ET Group provides top-tier service and support, as well as learning experiences to coach clients on new hybrid work practices. For 50 years, the company has helped its clients tackle their evolving and complex communication and collaboration challenges by providing workplace technology solutions that support their unique needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mississauga, Ontario (Feb. 2, 2026) \u2013 Ricoh today announced the acquisition of ET Group, a leading Canadian workplace technology and collaboration integrator. This strategic acquisition by Ricoh Canada Inc. accelerates Ricoh\u2019s expansion into high\u2011growth digital services, strengthens its position as a leading provider of end\u2011to\u2011end workplace experience solutions in Canada, and reinforces its global strategy to support an evolving workplace environment. By integrating ET Group\u2019s audiovisual (AV) engineering expertise and long\u2011standing reputation for designing, delivering and supporting enterprise-wide collaboration environments \u2014 particularly within government and other highly regulated sectors \u2014 Ricoh further enhances its ability to provide scalable, technology\u2011driven workplace solutions across Canada. Advancing Ricoh\u2019s Digital Services Strategy \u201cBusinesses today need secure, seamless, and intelligent workplaces that empower people to collaborate from anywhere,\u201d said Meagan Moody, country manager, Ricoh Canada Inc. \u201cET Group\u2019s proven AV expertise, innovative service model, and deep customer trust are a perfect complement to Ricoh\u2019s digital services portfolio. Together, we can expand our impact and bring new value to organizations navigating increasingly complex workplace needs.\u201d This strategic investment expands Ricoh\u2019s digital workplace capabilities with: Enterprise-grade AV design, integration and support Hybrid meeting and collaboration solutions Managed digital workplace services Workplace experience and on-site staffing services The acquisition formalizes and expands the existing partnership between Ricoh and ET Group, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Canada. \u201cJoining Ricoh allows us to scale our impact while staying true to the culture and values that define ET Group,\u201d said Ahmed Ameen, COO, ET Group. \u201cOur shared commitment to empowering and supporting our people, as well as our focus on enabling more effective ways of working, opens exciting opportunities for meaningful growth.\u201d Building a Stronger Service Network for Public\u2011 and Private\u2011Sector Organizations ET Group brings a highly skilled team of AV engineers, designers, project managers, and support specialists trusted by major corporations, government agencies, and judicial systems. Its expertise in secure, resilient environments complements Ricoh\u2019s footprint with Canada\u2019s large enterprises and public institutions. Customers will benefit from a more comprehensive service ecosystem that now integrates: Audiovisual and collaboration technologies Office and workplace experience services Mailroom automation Managed print, scan and fleet services On\u2011site staffing and managed services This combined portfolio enables organizations to design, connect, and manage the workplace as a unified, intelligent environment. Ricoh continues to make investments globally to deliver enhanced meeting experiences and hybrid work solutions for organizations worldwide, including the acquisitions of Presentation Products, Inc. (PPI) and Cenero (United States); DataVision, Pure AV, and AVC (EMEA); and Videocorp and Go2neXt (Latin America). Takahiro Irisa, senior corporate officer and president of Ricoh\u2019s global digital services business unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd., stated, \u201cThis acquisition in Canada follows our recent acquisition of PPI and strengthens our Workplace Experience and digital services capabilities across North America. In line with our global strategy to invest in high-growth businesses, it also represents an important step toward greater alignment and consistency in our service portfolio. As we continue building a globally integrated workplace services business, we will further expand high-value offerings such as AV Managed Services, enabling customers to create more seamless and intelligent workplace experiences globally.\u201d ### About ET GroupET Group \u2013 a division of Pistil Enterprises Ltd. \u2013 is a Toronto-based audiovisual technology company focused on providing workplace technology solutions in North America. Alongside its design and integration expertise, ET Group provides top-tier service and support, as well as learning experiences to coach clients on new hybrid work practices. For 50 years, the company has helped its clients tackle their evolving and complex communication and collaboration challenges by providing workplace technology solutions that support their unique needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[4658,3256],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68363"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68363"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68366,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68363\/revisions\/68366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}