RAMSEY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / Educational in-plant print operations using Konica Minolta technology earned six of fourteen awards across inkjet and single- and multi-page categories at the 2026 Association of College & University Printers (ACUP+) Awards, underscoring the impact of advanced digital printing platforms in higher education.
The annual ACUP+ Awards recognize excellence in craftsmanship, production quality, and operational execution among college and university in‑plant operations throughout North America. This year’s honorees produced a wide range of applications, including single‑page, multi-page, and multi‑piece projects, using Konica Minolta production and industrial print systems.
ACUP+ 2026 Award‑Winning Projects Produced on Konica Minolta Platforms Include:
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Oregon State University |
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Inkjet – Multi Page (Gold & Platinum) |
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Yale University |
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Digital – Single Page, Large (Platinum) |
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Hillsdale College |
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Digital – Multi Page, Small (Platinum) |
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“These awards reflect the innovation, precision and commitment to quality demonstrated by today’s educational in‑plant teams,” said Dr. Mark Bohan, Director, Color Solutions, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “We’re proud to support their work with print technologies designed to deliver flexibility, consistency and professional‑grade award winning results across a wide range of applications.”
Konica Minolta’s strong representation across both inkjet and digital award categories underscores the growing demand within higher‑education in‑plants for high‑performance production platforms capable of supporting shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and diversified output-without compromising quality.
Presented annually and judged by industry peers, the ACUP+ Awards celebrate best‑in‑class print production, design and operational excellence, while showcasing the evolving role of in‑plant operations as strategic partners within their institutions.
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.’s (Konica Minolta) journey began more than 150 years ago with a vision to see and do things differently. Today, the company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation. Its business technology offerings include IT services, intelligent information management, video security solutions, managed print services, office technology, and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2025 America’s Best Large Employers list, included on CRN’s MSP 500 list numerous times; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for nineteen consecutive years and presented with Keypoint Intelligence’s BLI 2025 and 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub One i-Series. For more information, visit Konica Minolta online and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About ACUP+
The Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+) is the premier organization supporting educational in-plant and mailing operations across the U.S. and Canada. Through knowledge sharing, training, and collaboration, ACUP+ empowers its members to optimize operations and better serve their institutions. For more information, visit www.acup-edu.org.
Konica Minolta Contact
Jean Lopez
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 908 642 0342
Jlopez@kmbs.konicaminolta.us
SOURCE: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
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