Wireless 4-in-1 Genesis S815 Printer Offers Flash Scan Technology Boca Raton, Fla., February 14, 2011 – Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced the availability of the Lexmark Genesis S815 printer at its retail store locations nationwide and online at www.officedepot.com. Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR® Sprint® Cup Series™, is no stranger to high speeds and will help promote the new all-in-one printer with lightning-fast scanning at Daytona International Speedway this month. And he’ll even receive a little extra incentive to visit Victory Lane there, too. Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK), a leading global provider of imaging products, solutions and services, will donate $10,000 to the Tony Stewart Foundation to celebrate the launch of its Lexmark Genesis S815 printer, and if Stewart wins his Gatorade Duel qualifying race at Daytona (Thursday, February 17, 2 p.m. EST, SPEED), Lexmark will double that donation to $20,000. “The Duels at Daytona are always exciting because the higher you finish, the better your starting spot is for the Daytona 500. But for this year’s Duel, I have a little added incentive knowing that the Tony Stewart Foundation could receive some extra funding if I win,” said Stewart, who has awarded almost $4 million to assist charitable initiatives through his foundation since 2003. “I am so proud to partner with companies like Office Depot and Lexmark that believe in Taking Care of Business by giving back to their communities and to those in need. As for the wager, the new Lexmark Genesis S815 printer is really fast, and in our business, speed counts.” To further support the availability of the new Lexmark Genesis S815 printer through its NASCAR sponsorship, Office Depot will incorporate the printer into promotional flyers/coupons at its No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 show car events and provide a printer for media members to utilize inside the Daytona International Speedway media center. About the Lexmark Genesis S815 Boasting state-of-the-art Flash Scan technology, the Lexmark Genesis S815 allows users to instantly review and scan one page documents in as little as three seconds.[1] Combining ease of use and technology-forward capabilities such as a touch screen driven operation, the Genesis S815 offers the following features: · Go green! Automatic 2-sided printing and Eco Mode allows users to save energy and reduce their impact on the environment. “Office Depot is proud to provide our customers with first-of-its-kind products like the Lexmark Genesis S815,” said Randy Wick, Vice President of Merchandising for Office Depot. “This multi-faceted product offers consumers the latest in printing technology, unparalleled ease-of-use and a host of innovative features.” The Lexmark Genesis S815 is available immediately for $399. To learn more about the products and services available at Office Depot, please visit your local Office Depot retail store location or www.officedepot.com. To become a fan of Office Depot on Facebook and receive exclusive content, offers and more, please visit www.facebook.com/officedepot. To follow Office Depot on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/officedepot. About Office Depot Celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,600 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.1 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $12.1 billion, and employs about 41,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 53 countries. Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com and http://socialpress.officedepot.com/.
For High-Speed Performance· 4.3” web-connected touch screen, allows users to create 1-touch SmartSolutions to simplify common tasks - such as scanning to email - greatly increasing productivity and allowing you to view and print web content with a single touch.
· With wireless networking capabilities[2], users can print from and scan to multiple computers anywhere in their home or office.
· 10 megapixel imaging sensor gives users an instant, high-quality preview of scanned documents.
· Speedy printing with the ability to print up to 33 pages per minute and print 4x6 photos in as little as 26 seconds, the Lexmark Genesis S815 saves time while producing great results.
CONTACT:
Mindy Kramer
Office Depot
561-438-4276
Mindy.Kramer@officedepot.com
[1] Scanning a one page document or photo on USB-connected All-In-One Printer using a PC with the Lexmark Printer Home Interface’s PDF or Photo function. Actual scan time may vary based on factors such as PC performance and operating system, use of wireless connections and use of document edit/character recognition function.
[2] Internet access, computer and router required. Does not have Internet browser capability. Not all displayed content can be printed.
Perfect Stocking Stuffer Gift For The Holidays; Teddy B. Caring Bear Raises Funds For Children And Families In Need
Boca Raton, Fla., December 14, 2010 – Just in time for the holiday season, Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced the availability of the Office Depot Foundation’s 2010 “Teddy B. Caring” holiday bear. The special holiday edition bear is sold exclusively at Office Depot retail stores in the United States. The Office Depot Foundation donates a portion of the proceeds from Teddy B. Caring sales to help children and families in need around the world.
The ideal gift or stocking stuffer for the holidays, the 2010 edition of Teddy B. Caring stands 16” tall and is priced at $9.99. It is manufactured by Gund.
“Not only does Teddy B. Caring make a wonderful holiday gift, but he also helps us make a difference in children’s lives,” said Office Depot Foundation President Mary Wong. “We are grateful to Office Depot for enabling us to offer Teddy B. Caring once again in 2010 – and we appreciate every customer who comes to an Office Depot store and supports our important work by taking one of these adorable bears home for the holidays.”
The bear was created in 2001 to help the Foundation raise funds to support its charitable work. The name “Teddy B. Caring” was chosen from hundreds of suggestions made by Office Depot associates in a companywide contest.
An active supporter of the Office Depot Foundation is NASCAR® superstar Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™. Stewart is encouraging fans everywhere to support the Office Depot Foundation’s mission by purchasing a Teddy B. Caring bear.
“Working with the Office Depot Foundation on its National Backpack Program is one of the most important and rewarding things I do,” Stewart said. “It’s amazing to see the look on a child’s face when they receive a new backpack and are able to head back to school with an extra boost of confidence. Every child deserves that, and I would like to encourage everyone to consider giving a Teddy B. Caring bear as a gift this holiday season in support of the great work the Office Depot Foundation does all year long.”
Office Depot Foundation initiatives supported by sales of Teddy B. Caring include:
To learn more about the Office Depot Foundation and its programs, please visit www.officedepotfoundation.org.
About Office Depot
Every day, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,600 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.1 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $12.1 billion, and employs about 41,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 53 countries.
Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com. Media looking to access digital assets and news, please visit http://socialpress.officedepot.com.
To become a fan of Office Depot on Facebook and receive exclusive content, offers and more, please visit www.facebook.com/officedepot. To follow Office Depot on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/officedepot.
About the Office Depot Foundation
The Office Depot Foundation is an independent foundation (tax exempt under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3)) that serves as the independent charitable giving arm of Office Depot, Inc. In keeping with its mission, Listen Learn Care®, the Foundation supports a variety of programs that help children succeed in school and in life; enable civil society (non-profit) organizations to become more efficient and effective; help people and businesses prepare for disasters, then recover and rebuild afterwards; strengthen local communities through grants, product donations and volunteerism; and encourage community development through entrepreneurship and economic innovation. For more information, visit www.officedepotfoundation.org.
Contacts:
Mindy Kramer
Office Depot
561-438-4276
Mindy.Kramer@officedepot.com
Leon Rubin
Office Depot Foundation
706-867-0278
lrubin@jkggroup.com
Originally Published by The Middletown Journal
Written by John Bombatch, Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
FRANKLIN — Calling it both a humbling experience and an honor, Sloan Henderson was excited to learn she had been selected as NASCAR’s recipient of the 2010 Wendell Scott Trail Blazer award.
The annual award, named after former NASCAR driver Wendell Scott, goes to a female or minority driver in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series who personifies excellence both on and off the race track.
Scott made his first NASCAR stock car start on March 4, 1961 and was recognized posthumously for his feat at Atlanta Motor Speedway this season. Scott became the first African-American race driver to win a NASCAR event on Dec. 1, 1963 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Henderson, 18, who has long sought to become the first female race driver to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event, will receive the award on Dec. 12 at the NWAAS awards banquet at the Crown Ballroom at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. She will be one of three award winners who will give a speech at the banquet.
“You can no longer advance your racing career just by turning left,” Henderson laughed. “I’ve been working on the media relations and marketing part of this sport, and giving this speech will just be another part of that. I’ll be speaking to a whole group of other champions in the audience, so I don’t have to worry about them not knowing what I’m talking about.”
Racing primarily at Kil-Kare Raceway in Xenia, and Columbus Motor Speedway, Henderson claimed 20 top-five finishes, two feature wins and set two track records during the 2010 season.
She placed third overall in Ohio and was 97th out of the top 500 Whelens Series drivers in the country.
“The winner is determined based on submitted nominations and finishing position in the Top 500 of the Division I NWAAS national points,” NASCAR spokesperson Lauren Wescoat said in a statement. “Sloan was the highest finishing female driver in the NWAAS Division I national points standings.”
On Sunday, Henderson learned she’d been invited to potentially drive in NASCAR’s Grand-Am road racing series next season.
“We’ve been looking into the possibility of racing in the NASCAR Truck Series or maybe in the ARCA stock cars, but I’ve got to look into the road course racing. I haven’t done very much of that so far, so that might be fun.”
Henderson in sponsored by Lebanon-based Green Pro Landscaping, Franklin’s Koehlke Components and Middletown’s The Rebel 105.9 WPFB-FM radio station.
Contact this reporter at (513) 705-2851 or jbombatch@coxohio.com.
