HONG KONG, March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Print-Rite recognizes the importance and value of corporate responsibility in minimizing the impact of its operations and products on the environment. Print-Rite's best-selling PRO-ECO product line, which consists of remanufactured toner and inkjet cartridges, has always been a green solution for environmentally conscious consumers and corporate users. Now, Print-Rite takes a further step in protecting the environment during daily operations in attaining the "Green Data Centre" certification by American Power Conversion (APC) for Print-Rite Tower's data centre in Zhuhai, China.
Print-Rite Tower's data centre is compliant with the stringent construction requirements of modern data centre standards. These standards, supporting network-critical physical infrastructure solutions, include energy savings, high efficiency, environmental friendliness, flexibility, convenience, stability and safety. The Green Data Centre can help reduce energy consumption by offering low power consumption and effective cooling facilities, and provides a high availability and flexible network environment for the entire IT system.
As compared with traditional infrastructures, Print-Rite Tower's highly efficient Green Data Centre could save an estimated RMB 4 million in electricity consumption, and will reduce 6,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 15 years. "As a world leader in the printer consumables industry, Print-Rite is committed to environmental protection and product safety, as well as meaningful contribution to the sustainable development of the habitat in which we operate," said Mr. Arnald Ho, Chairman and Founder of Print-Rite.
ABOUT PRINT-RITE
Print-Rite Holdings Limited ("Print-Rite") is a holding company for operating companies that invest in and develop and manufacture products for the aftermarket printer consumable industry. Print-Rite's subsidiaries provide more than 4,000 products, including ribbons, inks, inkjet printer cartridges, laser printer cartridges, toners, OPC, rollers, and chips. The aftermarket laser printer consumable products are provided by Print-Rite's subsidiaries within an extensive supply chain network that is unique in this sector. From components to finished products, they all are produced in modernized and well-equipped plants accredited with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IECQ HSPM QC 080000 standards. Print-Rite also takes pride in the registration of over 1,400 patents worldwide by its six subsidiary companies, made possible via their substantial investment in R&D.
About the Green Data Centre
The Green Data Centre of Print-Rite's Tower in Zhuhai, China has been in operation since May 2010. The data centre offers server hosting, data processing and network support services for the Print-Rite companies. In December 2010, the data centre was certified by the ISO27001 information security system, which ensures security of information and business continuity.
For more information about Print-Rite products and company information, please visit website www.print-rite.com
