About Epson

HISTORY
VISION
PRINCIPLES

Epson - The European Story

Evolving from Seiko - best known as one of the world’s foremost watchmakers - to our current position at the forefront of digital imaging technology, we have always remained true our roots.

During the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964, groundbreaking new Seiko electronic timing equipment was used for the first time, enabling race results to be printed out. Shortly after this innovation, Epson was formed. The ‘Epson’ name was derived from the idea of the company being the offspring (”SON”) of the EP-101, the world’s smallest electronic printer (EP).

Epson Europe BV was established in Amsterdam during 1990, and became the European headquarters of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation. Since then, our network has continued to expand throughout Europe, Middle-East, Russia and Africa, meeting the particular needs of our customers in their own local markets.

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Today, we offer an extensive array of award-winning products for the consumer, business, government, medical, finance and retail markets across the world.

We also make innovative electronic devices such as factory automation robots, which can be found operating in warehouses globally.

Epson - The Company Vision

We strive to provide our customers with the highest level of service and support, to match the renowned quality of our products.

Our Support section gives you all the information you need to know about registering your product, expert help and warranty information.

If you are looking for more information about Epson Corporation, and our overall company vision, please see our Global Mission Statement.

Not only are we committed to offering our customer the best service and support, we are always keen to be recognised in our industry for contribution to the environment.

Learn more about how we are putting this into practice with our Environmental Vision 2050.

Innovative Collaboration: Epson Europe & Manchester United

Our partnership with one of the biggest football clubs in the world

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Epson - Our Principles

• Acting ethically, building trust
• Protecting people, assets, and information
• Generating value for our customers
• Creating safe, healthy, and fair workplaces
• Fostering diverse values and team work
• Co-creating trust with our business partners
• Initiating honest dialogue with our stakeholders
• Prospering with the community
• Preserving the natural environment

We report on these nine key principles in our Annual Sustainability Report.

Additionally, we follow the UN Global Compact principles, which include human rights, environmental considerations and anti-corruption policies.

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