If sustainability language is starting to show up in your RFPs, lease renewals, or board reporting, this is worth two minutes: Katun’s Arivia multifunction printer line has earned Blue Angel certification, one of the world’s most demanding environmental eco-labels. For Ohio businesses replacing copiers this year, that means you can now hit a documented sustainability standard without paying an OEM premium.
Three reasons this matters for your next print refresh:
- Documented, not marketed. Blue Angel is awarded by the German government against lifecycle criteria — energy use, emissions, noise, materials — so it is auditable evidence rather than a vendor claim.
- Lower running costs come with it. The same criteria that win the label (low energy consumption, efficient resource use) are the ones that shrink your monthly cost per page.
- Dealer-direct pricing. Arivia is sold through dealers like Mavericks Office Solutions, so you get the certification and the service relationship in one contract.
Your next step: pull the fleet list on your current copier agreement and check the expiration dates. Anything inside 12 months of renewal is a candidate for an Arivia comparison.
What did Katun announce?
On June 30, 2026, Katun Corporation announced that its Arivia MFP line has obtained Blue Angel certification. Katun cited the devices’ low energy consumption, reduced emissions, minimal noise levels, and use of environmentally responsible materials, along with a design intended to support efficient resource use in office environments.
“We are proud that our Arivia MFP line has achieved Blue Angel certification,” said Tony Ko, Vice President of Hardware and Business Solutions at Katun. “This achievement reflects our dedication to providing reliable, high-quality products and solutions that deliver exceptional performance while contributing to a more sustainable future.”
Katun, headquartered in Minneapolis, has more than 45 years in the office technology industry and serves roughly 8,000 dealer and distributor partners globally. It launched Arivia — its first line of MFPs — in 2024.
What is the Blue Angel eco-label?
Blue Angel (Der Blaue Engel) was established in 1978 and is one of the oldest and most stringent eco-labels in the world. It is awarded by the German government and recognizes products that meet rigorous standards for environmental protection, human health, and resource efficiency across the product lifecycle.
For office equipment, that scrutiny covers the things that actually affect a working office: how much power the machine draws, what it emits into the room air, how loud it is next to someone’s desk, and what it is made of. It is not a self-declared badge — the manufacturer has to meet the criteria to carry the label.
Why does this matter for your office?
Most sustainability conversations in print stop at “we recycle toner cartridges.” Certification moves the conversation to the device itself, and that is where the measurable numbers live.
- Procurement and bid requirements. Public sector, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers increasingly ask for eco-certified equipment. A certified fleet keeps you eligible.
- ESG and reporting. If you report on energy or emissions, certified hardware is a clean, defensible line item.
- Employee environment. Lower emissions and quieter operation matter most in open offices where the MFP sits ten feet from someone’s desk.
- Operating cost. Energy-efficient devices reduce the part of your print spend that never shows up on a service invoice — the electric bill.
Where does Arivia fit in a real fleet?
Arivia is a dealer-channel A3 MFP line, available in color and monochrome, with model numbers that map to engine speed. In practice it competes directly with the mainstream A3 devices most Ohio offices are running today, so it is a straightforward like-for-like replacement in the 25–65 ppm range that covers the majority of workgroup and departmental placements.
One planning note from experience: entry models in any A3 line ship with fewer paper drawers than the machine they are replacing. If you are coming off a two- or three-drawer copier, spec the additional tray module up front so the new device does not feel like a downgrade on day one. We size this for you before anything gets quoted.
How Mavericks Office Solutions helps
We are a managed print and managed IT provider serving Ohio, southeast Michigan, and western Pennsylvania, and we handle the whole lifecycle rather than just the sale:
- Fleet assessment. We pull actual volumes, color ratios, and device utilization from your current fleet — not estimates — so you buy the right speed class instead of over-specifying.
- Right-sizing. Consolidating underused devices is usually the single largest sustainability and cost win available, before you change a single brand.
- Supplies automation. Automated toner monitoring and fulfillment so nobody keeps a shelf of spare cartridges that expire.
- Service and support. Local technicians, documented response times, and one point of accountability for print, IT, and security.
Key takeaways
- Katun’s Arivia MFP line earned Blue Angel certification, announced June 30, 2026.
- Blue Angel, established 1978 and awarded by the German government, is one of the strictest lifecycle eco-labels in the world.
- Certification was earned on low energy consumption, reduced emissions, low noise, and responsible materials.
- Certified hardware helps with bid eligibility, ESG reporting, workplace comfort, and operating cost.
- The biggest sustainability gain in most offices is still right-sizing the fleet — do that alongside the hardware decision.
Ready to look at your print fleet?
If your copier agreements are coming up for renewal, or you have been asked to put sustainability numbers behind your office equipment, we will assess your current fleet and show you what a certified, right-sized replacement looks like — including what it does to your monthly cost per page. Contact Mavericks Office Solutions to schedule a print assessment.