Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) recently demonstrated its commitment to honouring veterans through several activities held in September, including hosting a charity ride and making substantial donations to veteran support organizations.
On September 9, the company kicked off the Patriots Pack Ride, a 1,500-mile charity journey from New Jersey to Florida in tribute to U.S. veterans. The Patriots Pack is a group of Harley-Davidson riders, all veterans of the office technology industry, who have been riding together since 2013 to raise funds for various charities, including the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The event began at Konica Minolta’s U.S. headquarters in Ramsey, where the company hosted a breakfast event for riders, employees, press members, and invited guests, including representatives from WWP. The atmosphere was heightened with music from a live DJ and a stirring performance of “Amazing Grace” by bagpipers, bringing a sense of military pride to the event.
At the kickoff, Konica Minolta presented the Patriots Pack with a $5,000 donation to boost their fundraising efforts. In addition, the company made a separate $10,000 donation to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner WWP, in further support of veterans.
“At Konica Minolta, honoring and supporting veterans and military heroes, both within our organization and the broader community, is deeply embedded in our values,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO of Konica Minolta. “The Patriots Pack event was a powerful reminder of the immense gratitude we owe to those who have sacrificed for our freedom.”
During the same week, Konica Minolta launched a tribute initiative at PRINTING United and Labelexpo Americas, as well as at its corporate headquarters. Attendees were encouraged to write the names of first responders, active military personnel, or veterans on labels and affix them to an American flag. For each name, Konica Minolta pledged a $5 donation to two of its CSR partners, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and WWP. The initiative raised a total of $5,000, which was matched by the company.
“The support we receive from Konica Minolta helps Wounded Warrior Project honor and empower warriors in their communities,” said Brea Kratzert Todd, Vice President of Business Development at WWP. “Thanks to the generosity of supporters like Konica Minolta, warriors and their families never have to pay for our programs and services.”
These initiatives underscore Konica Minolta’s ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and their families through charitable efforts and community engagement.