Toshiba TEC and Arabian Business Machine Co. (Olayan) have announced the launch of the e-STUDIO 3508LP series. It is the world’s first series of monochrome multifunction systems with Toshiba’s unique hybrid print technology. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the first country to launch this product within the GCC countries.
“With the increase in environmental awareness, we truly believe that in today’s world businesses have to operate efficiently, economically and ecologically if they want to be successful,” said Pradeep Kumar, head of business solutions at Toshiba Gulf.
He added: “Our unique hybrid print technology, which is also the world’s first, allows businesses to print efficiently while also achieving their environmental goals. By bridging the gap between reducing paper usage and recycling paper, our customers can use less paper without having to change their printing habits.”
Toshiba has a strong and successful partnership with Arabian Business Machine Co. (ABM) and Olayan in Saudi Arabia since 1983 and for the high level of commitment toward the business, Toshiba has been presented the ABM “Outstanding Achievement” award in the “Color MFP & Solution Sales in MEA region” category.
Newly and recently launched eBN series models allow customizable user interface (UI) based on customer requirements.
e-Bridge Cloud Connect(ECC), a remote fleet monitoring and service management tool, helps ABM to remotely monitor the existing Toshiba machines and manage them proactively.
Toshiba e-STUDIO3508LP has won the Buyers Lab’s Outstanding Achievement in Innovation award. For over 50 years, Buyers Lab has been the global document imaging industry’s resource for unbiased and reliable information, test data, and competitive selling tools.
Ihab Wahba, general manager of Arabian Business Machines Co., said: “Toshiba’s innovative and unique printing technologies represent an important drive in the protection of our ecosystem and utilization of ecofriendly machines that help save the environment and natural resources for the coming generations.”
He added: “We, at ABM, offer managed print services to our valued existing and new customers, to get a crystal-clear vision of printing environment and reduce operating costs and avoid paper wastage while enhancing performance and productivity, and saving the environment.”
Toshiba launches world’s first multifunction hybrid printing system
Toshiba launches world’s first multifunction hybrid printing system
Alfanar Engineering signs MoU with Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia
Alfanar Engineering Services announced the signing of a strategic MoU with Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia during its participation in the Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference. Both Schneider Electric and Alfanar Engineering have committed to further enhancing operational excellence and customer-centric service delivery thereby ensuring long-term asset reliability of their clients in the Kingdom.
Alfanar Engineering brings to the collaboration a strong in-Kingdom service footprint, supported by extensive operations and maintenance capabilities, advanced testing and commissioning equipment, and a network of specialized service centers and labs strategically located across Saudi Arabia. These capabilities enable the delivery of responsive, high-quality technical support tailored to the needs of critical infrastructure and industrial operations. Schneider Electric, with its extensive installed base of energy management and automation solutions, plays a key role in supporting mission-critical facilities and national industries across the Kingdom.
The collaboration was signed by Sattam Al-Motairi, chief operating officer of Alfanar Engineering Services, and Mohamed Shaheen, cluster president — Saudi Arabia, Schneider Electric. It brings together Alfanar’s local operational expertise and service reach with Schneider Electric’s global technologies and service standards. Together, the two companies will enhance service reliability, improve response efficiency, and deliver greater value through sustainable solutions that optimize asset lifecycles. The MoU also supports the development of localized technical services, contributing to the Kingdom’s objectives for sustainable infrastructure, localization, and industrial resilience.
Al-Motairi said: “At Alfanar Engineering Services, we believe that true value is created long after equipment is installed, through reliable service, fast response, and teams that understand the realities of the field. This collaboration with Schneider Electric enables us to enhance the delivery of after-sales services across the Kingdom, combining deep local expertise with world-class technology. Our focus is clear: keeping critical operations running, supporting our customers’ long-term success, and contributing meaningfully to Saudi Arabia’s industrial and infrastructure ambitions.”
Oday Al-Aithan, vice president of field services for Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Yemen, and Bahrain, said: “At Schneider Electric, we are turning advanced energy management and digital solutions into tangible outcomes through our partnership with Alfanar Engineering Services. By combining our integrated technologies, extensive installed base, and global expertise as a leading energy technology partner with Alfanar’s strong in-Kingdom field services, we deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable solutions that optimize asset performance, accelerate response times, and support resilient, sustainable infrastructure, contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”
