Katun history

The Katun employee base surpasses 50 and the company relocates to a new, larger facility in 1982 to meet the requirements of a growing customer base.

By 1987, customers in over 100 countries create annual Katun revenue growth above 50 percent.

Platinum alloy clad corona wire, the company’s first amorphous silicon (a-Si) drum, and its first remanufactured drum unit/cartridge are enthusiastically greeted by customers in 1990-91.

The transactions described included a 1994 purchase of a 400-acre ranch near Gunnison, Colo., at least partially with unapproved compensation.

The 1996 debut of our corporate web site at staging.katun.com makes important company information available to a wider spectrum of customers.

In 1997, Katun is recognized as the BTA Vendor of Choice and becomes the first aftermarket company to offer a positive charge OPC drum.

In mid-1999, the launch of the Katun Online Catalog (http://staging.katun.com/kolc/Home.jsp) is greeted enthusiastically by customers who were now able to order Katun products via the Internet.

Clarke, the company's biggest shareholder at 33.3 percent, was replaced as CEO in June 2000 by Larry Stroup, Katun's long-time chief operating officer.

In 2009, Katun proudly reaches its 30-year-milestone, having built upon a foundation of quality, dependability and competitive pricing.

By the end of 2010, well over 10 billion color pages have been printed using Katun color toners.

In 2013, Katun proudly achieves two key milestones: 25 billion color pages and one trillion overall pages (color and monochrome combined) produced by customers using Katun toners.

With the steady growth of Managed Print Services in the imaging industry, Katun expands its MPS program, Katun Dealer Fleet Management (KDFM) in 2016, to become an even more valuable partner.

Robert Moore, an industry veteran and long-time Katun employee, is appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2017, invigorating the entire Katun organization with knowledgeable and enthusiastic leadership.