About Cartridge World - Lake Town in 710, Lake Town, Block - A, Kolkata

ABOUT CARTRIDGE WORLD

Cartridge World was founded in South Australia in 1997. Today, it is the world’s largest retailer of printer cartridge recharging services with retail revenues of more than $500 million worldwide. Cartridge World works on the unique concept of ‘recharging’ printer cartridges with guaranteed ‘as good as new’ performance, savings and a process encouraging reuse thereby saving the environment also.

In addition to providing recharging services which is the core business, Cartridge World’s more than 2000 stores worldwide (over 51 countries) deal in original manufacturer cartridges for inkjet printers, laser printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as additional supplies for fax machines and copiers.

Cartridge World was recently named the No.1 Toner Replacement Service franchise and was included as one of the Fastest Growing Franchises in 2004 & 2006 according to Entrepreneur Magazine.

AFL Pvt. Ltd. the leading logistics, cargo and courier company is the Master Franchisee for Cartridge World in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives.

The Brand has already won 5 prestigious awards in its 2 year of operations in India viz. ‘New Concept in Franchising’ & ‘Concept of the Year ‘07’ & Best – Business Services Brand 2008 awarded by Franchising Association of India and The Franchising World Magazine respectively.

Very recently we won the Jury Special Award at the Reid & Taylor Awards for Retail Excellence and our CEO – Mr. Naveen Rakhecha won the “Youth Achiever of the Year” award at the Youth Marketing Forum.

Currently, In India over 100 franchisees have already been appointed and over 90 stores have been launched in Ahmedabad, Baroda, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Guwahati, Gurgaon, Hubli, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai,Malda, Mysore, Nagpur, Nasik, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Pondicherry, Ranchi, Shillong, Tirupur, Varanasi, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam and the initial customer response to this unique concept has indeed been overwhelming. With efficient technical, training and marketing support mechanisms in place, many stores have already achieved operational break- even, within 3 to 4 months of launch. Franchisees have also been appointed in cities like Belgaum, Nagercoil, Agartala and many more.

BACKGROUND

Cartridge World operates in the fast-paced information technology environment. Advancements in information technology over the past decade have transformed businesses to be dependent on computers and printers. In servicing this market, Cartridge World has successfully provided an environmentally sound, economical solution to the growing costs of replacing printer cartridges. At Cartridge World a printer cartridge can be recharged for approximately half the price of a new one, providing substantial savings with output as good as new. Additionally, recharging the cartridge supports local communities by reducing waste and protecting the environment (a printer cartridge is said to take over 450 years to decompose naturally & more than 3.4 litres of oil is needed to manufacture a laser cartridge, over 900 million cartridges are thrown into landfill every year) as well as creating local employment opportunities as opposed to importing new cartridges.


OUR VISION
To provide our retail and corporate customers with competitive pricing and superior products, whilst developing the brand into a market leader. To have a network of sites available to the consumer, which will cater for local requirements internationally.

OUR MISSION
To provide the best sales and service package on the supply of consumables and printers, and provide information to the consumer on the benefits of recycling.

OUR VALUES
Spoil our customers, support each other and enjoy our work!

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Tired of spending all of your money on new printer cartridges?
At Cartridge World, you can find your entire printer cartridge related needs at one convenient location.

Need paper, printers or cartridges of renowned brands? We have it. Want to recharge your cartridge? No problem.

Cartridge World store is your ONE STOP SHOP for all Printer needs. It offers the following range of services and products to its customers:

Cartridge World is the place to visit for all your printing and cartridge related needs. You can bring in your old, empty inkjet and laser cartridges, and have them recharged while you wait. Yes, that even includes even the latest colour inkjet & laser cartridges!

How much can you save? How does up to 70% sound?

• Recharging of used Inkjet Cartridges with 100% money back warranty*
• Recharging of used Laser Cartridges with 100% money back warranty*
• Free Cartridge care education
• Free and Unbiased printer selection advice
• Printer Repair Services#
• Free Collection & Delivery service for recharged cartridges
• "While You Wait" Service – your empty inkjet cartridges are recharged in 15-20 mins
• Original Printer Cartridges of all popular brands
• Printers of all popular brands
• Printer Accessories
• Regular and Specialty Paper
• Office & Fax supplies
• Storage Devices

At Cartridge World, you can have almost all types ink and laser toner cartridges recharged for home and business use. Even many "new" cartridges contain used or recycled parts; so why not come to Cartridge World and save?

We can recharge a large range of inkjet and laser cartridges for home and office use printers. We use only premium parts and our toners and inks (Over 300 different types of inks) are of premium quality – and very specific to your cartridge (over 3000 SKUs are stocked to achieve this). Once the cartridge has been recharged, we test it to ensure best quality print.

Recharging Ink Cartridges at Cartridge World

At Cartridge World we clean your cartridge (through a cartridge specific process), performing a check to ensure that the cartridge is cleaned even from inside then recharge your cartridge with the cartridge specific ink (which is similar to the OEM ink in its properties). We ensure that the cartridge is filled with the appropriate amount of ink and even conduct various measurements to ensure the same. Your cartridge is then tested on a printer to ensure the print quality is perfect. After which it is packed for delivery to you.

The process ensures as good as new output and a hugely enhanced lifecycle of your cartridge. All inkjet cartridges we recharge carry our 100% money back warranty.

Recharging Laser Cartridges at Cartridge World
At Cartridge World we can recharge a large range of laser cartridges (even the ones with smart chips & chemical toners). The cartridge is checked for component wear and replaced as needed with premium quality parts, waste toner is extracted and the cartridge is filled with appropriate quantity of premium quality new toner. The process ensures as good as new output and almost unending number of recharges. All laser cartridges we recharge carry our 100% money back warranty.

When you recharge with us, you can save up to 70% of the recommended retail price of an original cartridge, without compromising on the quality and output at all.

For more information, visit the websites at

www.cartridgeworld.com
www.cartridgeworld.com.au
www.cartridgeworld.in

Globally Cartridge World Stores are independently owned and operated by authorized franchisees. “Comprint Technologies” A partnership Company, established in July, 2009 is the franchisee for Cartridge World - Lake Town, Kolkata. This store started its operation in November, 2009.