London, UK, July 10th 2026 – PFU (EMEA) Limited today celebrates the 25th anniversary of the ScanSnap brand, marking a quarter-century of innovation dedicated to making digitisation simple, accessible and valuable for everyone.
Since the launch of the first ScanSnap model in 2001, the brand has transformed the way small businesses, individuals and households manage their paperwork. Built on a simple promise: you don’t need to understand IT to benefit from digitisation. ScanSnap introduced a new way to work: just press the button and let the technology do the rest.
Over the past 25 years, ScanSnap has continuously evolved, but its core value has remained unchanged: helping users save time by making the digitisation of documents, receipts and photos effortless. With a single press of the iconic blue button, paper information is instantly converted into organised digital files that are easy to find, manage and share, while also safeguarding valuable memories and records against loss or damage.
Today’s ScanSnap range reflects this enduring philosophy, offering solutions for every lifestyle and working style. The ultra-portable iX100 enables scanning on the move, the compact iX1300 delivers fast, space-saving productivity, and the versatile iX2400 and iX2500 provide powerful desktop performance with minimal setup. Meanwhile, the SV600 remains uniquely suited for scanning bound materials, books and delicate items. Across the entire range, the plug‑and‑play experience remains at the heart of ScanSnap: open the box, connect, and start scanning instantly.
To mark this milestone, PFU will roll out a series of activities and initiatives throughout the coming months, celebrating 25 years of simplifying digitisation and the future of personal productivity and home digitisation workflows. These will highlight how ScanSnap helps users transform their daily lives, from decluttering homes to preserving memories to reducing admin for small businesses, all through the power of simple, one‑touch scanning.
“For 25 years, ScanSnap has stood for simplicity, reliability and everyday value,” said Yasunari Shimizu, President and CEO of PFU (EMEA) Limited. “It’s not about technology complexity; it’s about giving people an easy way to manage and use their documents. As we celebrate this milestone, that mission remains as relevant as ever.”
About PFU
PFU Limited was founded in Japan in 1960. Based on the skills acquired through computer development, we develop and supply document imaging related products and services, such as image scanners. We also provide support services for building and operating IT infrastructures that contribute to the safety and security of our customers. We at PFU will continue to evolve our edge devices to contribute to our customers' business process reforms and Digital Transformation, provide the services that support them, and contribute to the development of a sustainable world.
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PFU (EMEA) Limited is the EMEA based subsidiary of PFU Limited and is based in Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
About Ricoh
Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2025, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,527 billion yen (approx. 16.8 billion USD). It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find Fulfillment through Work by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.
For further information, please visit http://www.ricoh.com/
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