Ricoh, a publicly owned company headquartered in Japan, was founded in 1936, operates with approximately 18,700 employees, and reported $17.4B in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in Information Technology & Services, manufacturing and distributing imaging and optical products, including printers, photocopiers, cameras, and other office equipment.
On September 18, 2026, Ricoh invested an undisclosed amount in Intellect, a Singaporean mental health startup that offers wellbeing and mental health support for individuals and organizations. The same day, Ricoh Company Ltd. announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility at its Atsugi Manufacturing Site in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, to accelerate the growth of its inkjet business and strengthen its supply capabilities to meet increasing demand for high-quality inkjet heads. Previously, on September 15, 2026, Ricoh Taiwan opened an enterprise AI facility, the AI Collaborative Innovation Hub, positioning document recognition and contract analysis as practical entry points for corporate AI.