Epson partners with global financial solutions partner, DLL, to expand its leasing programme and improve product circularity

New partnership will help lease expansion in Europe and support procurement processes

Epson has expanded its leasing programme through a partnership with DLL, a global financial solutions partner. This collaboration will see Epson technology become increasingly accessible to businesses by removing the need for upfront investment. It also means Epson will have increased access to end of lease-term product, allowing it to process it through its reuse, refurbish and recycle programme, further supporting product circularity.

Circularity remains a key pillar in Epson’s corporate vision and the ability to control ‘end of life’ product, either by enabling ‘second’ or ‘third’ lives through reuse or refurbishment, or through recycling schemes, ensures materials and resources are maximised.

Offering a comprehensive leasing solution across its portfolio – from printers to robotics – will allow Epson to better address large corporate and public sector tenders which it has previously been unable to support. Customers will benefit from support programmes run by existing Epson partners proving fleet management and maintenance. Working with DLL will support additional finance options for potential customers in harder-to-reach European markets such as Finland and Ireland.

Rob van den Heuvel, General Manager, DLL Europe, shares why Epson Europe’s financing capabilities are key to a competitive edge.  “Right now, there are two key realities: innovation is outpacing budgets, and customers expect circular practices,” he explains. “Leasing and financing are practical ways to offer customers scalability without draining cashflow and circularity that’s built right into payment models. We’re proud to support Epson Europe in their endeavors and look forward to what’s ahead for our partnership.”

Rob Clark, COO, Epson Europe, adds: “Our leasing initiative marks an important step in Epson’s strategy, strengthening our ability to meet large, complex customer needs with a more attractive and flexible offering. It gives organisations a way to benefit from the latest Epson technology without heavy up-front capital investment, making it easier to modernise and adopt more sustainable solutions sooner. By working with DLL, we’re also able to combine our expertise and sustainably focused products with the growing availability of Green Finance for Epson customers.”

“At the same time, we’re not handing over responsibility at the end of a product’s life,” says Richard Wells, Head of Market Development, Epson Europe. “Because we manage our own innovation and manufacturing, retaining control of products when they’re returned make sense, we can keep valuable materials in use for longer, cut waste and further reduce the overall environmental footprint of our technology.”

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About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, and visual and lifestyle products. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate the use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion.

About DLL

DLL is a global asset finance company for equipment and technology with a managed portfolio of more than EUR 47 billion. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, DLL provides financial solutions within the agriculture, construction, energy transition, food, health care, industrial, technology, transportation, and workplace industries in more than 25 countries. The company partners with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and distributors to enable easier access to equipment, technology, and software to support business growth. DLL is committed to a more sustainable future for the environment and the communities in which it operates. Combining customer focus and industry knowledge, DLL provides financial solutions for the complete asset life cycle, including commercial finance, retail finance, and used equipment finance. DLL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group. To learn more about DLL, visit www.dllgroup.com.