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The photography and imaging industry would have not been the same without this brand. 

Ricoh Company Ltd., is an imaging and electronics company from Japan. It primarily produces cameras, printers, copiers and fax machines.

The company started in 1936 in Minato, Tokyo. It was founded by Kiyoshi Ichimura. In the 1950’s, the company released the product, Ricohflex III camera. It was a product made using a conveyor belt system. It instantly became a hit, and even achieved a production capacity of 10,000 units per month.

Ricoh is now active around 180 countries. 

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