Katun and ELATEC Collaborate to Deliver RFID User Authentication for Arivia Multifunction Printers

Katun and ELATEC Collaborate to Deliver RFID User Authentication for Arivia Multifunction Printers

Minneapolis, MN – March 24, 2026 – Katun Corporation (Katun), provider of Arivia multifunction printers (MFPs) and leading supplier of OEM-equivalent imaging supplies for printers, copiers, and MFPs, today announced a global strategic collaboration with ELATEC, an enabler of user authentication and identification solutions.

Through this collaboration, Katun's Arivia MFPs are now fully compatible with ELATEC's TWN4 family of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers, delivering enhanced security, flexibility, and customization across all Arivia devices. This compatibility enables organizations to implement secure authentication workflows using ELATEC's RFID technologies and services, helping protect sensitive documents, streamline access control, and support compliance requirements for enterprise environments.

Key features and benefits of the ELATEC TWN4 platform include:

• Universal RFID multi-frequency and multi-technology capability
• Support for NFC and Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE)
• Compatibility with the latest LEGIC Connect mobile credentials and LEGIC Init 63 function
• Remote maintainability for simplified device management
• Availability of custom kits for tailored installations
• Secure device-level authentication across Katun's entire Arivia MFP line
• Flexible customization to meet diverse enterprise security and workflow needs

"By confirming compatibility with ELATEC's RFID readers, we’re expanding the security and authentication capabilities of our Arivia MFP portfolio," said Tony Ko, Vice President of Hardware & Business Solutions at Katun. "Arivia users can now benefit from ELATEC's advanced RFID technologies that seamlessly integrate with their existing print environments while maintaining the performance and reliability they expect from Katun’s Arivia devices."

"We are excited to work with Katun to bring enhanced security and seamless authentication to the Arivia MFP portfolio," said Denis Kim, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Global at ELATEC GmbH. "Our readers are versatile and future-ready and empower organizations to safeguard sensitive information and streamline workflows. This collaboration exemplifies ELATEC's commitment to innovation and customer-centric technology that adapts to evolving enterprise needs worldwide."

With this collaboration, Katun and ELATEC are enabling organizations to enhance security, simplify credential management, and future-proof their printing infrastructure with scalable, secure authentication solutions.

About Katun 
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Katun Corporation (Katun) is one of the world’s leading providers of OEM-equivalent imaging supplies and a comprehensive range of products and services for printers, copiers, and multifunction printers (MFPs). In 2024, Katun launched Arivia, their first line of MFPs. Katun has more than 45 years of experience in the office technology industry and serves approximately 8,000 dealer and distributor partners globally. Harnessing their wealth of industry expertise, Katun aims to bring clients, ‘Success Made Simple,’ offering products and services focused on reliability, simplicity, and innovation. Visit www.katun.com to learn more.

Global Media Contact – 
Allie Kern, 
Public Relations Manager 
Allison.Kern@Katun.com

European Media Contact – 
Kim Bryant,
Marketing Communications Manager 
Kim.Bryant@Katun.com