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Oki Data Americas Co-sponsors Buick Invitational for 6th Consecutive Year
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., January 20, 2005
Oki Data Americas, Inc., the fastest-growing color page printer manufacturer in the United States, today announced that it is a proud co-sponsor of the 2005 Buick Invitational, an elite stop on the PGA Tour, for the 6th year. Preliminary play began earlier this week, with the first round of the tournament beginning today.
The Buick Invitational, which attracts the best professional golfers in the world, also is known for its charitable component. In 2004, net proceeds from the event raised nearly $1 million for more than 100 charities in the San Diego area.
“Oki Data is proud to be counted among co-sponsors who share our dedication to this tournament, and its charitable component,” said Scott Becker, Vice President of Marketing for Oki Data. “We have great hopes that this year’s event will make a tremendous impact.”
In addition to its co-sponsorship support, this year, Oki Data's presence at the event is multifaceted and includes benefits for patrons, the media and golfers:
- Oki Data is conducting the "OKI Eagles" program. Each time a pro sinks an eagle on course in tournament play, a randomly-selected patron at the Buick Invitational will win a free OKI® color printer.
- In addition, Oki Data is sponsoring the OKI Media Center, linking reporters from across the globe with their newsrooms.
- On Saturday, January 22, Oki Data will host the OKI Pro-Am on the North Course, where the official tournament will occur throughout the week.
- And for patrons who want to sharpen their putting skills, the OKI Putting Booth will be available.
The Buick Invitational long has been considered one of the premier events on the PGA Tour. Recent Buick Invitational winners include John Daly in 2004 and Tiger Woods in 2003. More than $4.5 million dollars will be distributed among prize winners, with the first-prize winner taking home $864,000.
Proceeds from the Buick Invitational tournament will benefit various charities. This year’s partners include Chip-In for Charity, SOS: Support Our Schools, The Century Club and the Helicopter Ball Drop, which benefits the San Diego Regional Fire and Rescue Helicopter Program. In 2004, more than $950,000 was raised for charity.
OKI, Reg. T.M., Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., Energy Star Reg. T.M. U.S. EPA, “Buick Invitational” and design, Reg. T.M., General Motors Corporation.
About Oki Data Americas, Inc.:
OKI Printing Solutions products are backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions Solution Providers and Dealers. In addition, the company provides live, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.
OKI Printing Solutions is dedicated to being environmentally-conscious and supporting our customers' increasing focus on the environment. In support of those efforts, we offer customized printing solutions and multifunctional products that help our customers reduce their impact on the environment and increase operational efficiency.
OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, serial impact dot matrix printers and thermal label printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer’s needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company’s innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $5.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2008 financial reporting. Keeping its customers’ needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR® certified products. As an extension of the company’s dedication to its customers, OKI Data Americas created the Color Me OKI philanthropic program to support the fight to eradicate breast and colorectal cancers. The program celebrates those touched by both causes with vintage vehicles and musical entertainment at fundraising events nationwide. For more information, please visit www.colormeoki.com.
