1937, Canon, which started with optical technology and aimed at manufacturing world-class cameras, was founded. Since then, Canon has continuously developed new technologies and launched the first ordinary paper copier in Japan in the early 1970s. In the early 1980s, Canon successfully developed bubble inkjet printing technology for the first time and introduced its products to the world. The emphasis and investment in technology research and development has enabled Canon to grow and become a leader in the same industry for decades. Last year, Canon ranked second in the number of registered patents in the United States in 2002 published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. At this point, Canon entered the top three in this ranking for the tenth consecutive year.
In 2003, President mitarai was hired as the economic adviser of Guangdong Province. In the same year, he was awarded honorary citizen by Dalian and Suzhou.
At present, Canon has 12 wholly-owned companies and 4 joint ventures in Dalian, Zhuhai, Suzhou and other places in China, including Canon (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. established in Suzhou New District in 2006, with a cost of 5438+0 and a cost of 65438 billion US dollars. Canon has about 35,000 employees in China.
1997, Canon (China) Co., Ltd. was established in Beijing and began to be responsible for Canon's investment in China and all other businesses.
Canon is the world's leading comprehensive group that produces imaging and information products. Since the establishment of 1937, after years of unremitting efforts, Canon has globalized and expanded its business to various fields. At present, Canon's product series is distributed in three major fields: personal products, office equipment and industrial equipment. The main products include cameras and lenses, digital cameras, printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, broadcasting equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor production equipment. Canon is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with four regional sales headquarters in America, Europe, Asia and Japan, and 203 subsidiaries worldwide, with about 93,000 employees.
Canon ranked 190 in the turnover ranking of the top 500 companies in 2006, and ranked sixth in the ranking of companies in the computer and office equipment industries. In 2002, Canon achieved net sales of $245.0/kloc-0.0 billion and net income of $65.438+58.9 million, both of which reached record highs. In 2008, Canon was selected as the first brand with buyer satisfaction in China compiled by the World Brand Value Laboratory, ranking 17.
Canon's corporate philosophy is "* * * health", and * * * health refers to ignoring the differences in culture, habits, language and nationality, and striving to build a society in which all mankind will always live together, work together and live happily.
At present, there are still various unbalanced phenomena that hinder the birth of * * * on the earth. Among them, trade imbalance, income imbalance and global environmental imbalance are all important problems that must be solved.
Canon is committed to eliminating these imbalances through students' practice. As a truly global enterprise, we should not only establish good relations with customers and communities, but also establish good relations with various countries and regions and the natural environment of the earth, and at the same time shoulder social responsibilities.
Canon aims at "promoting world prosperity and realizing human happiness" and is making continuous efforts. Canon has been constantly improving itself. Guided by the corporate philosophy of "* * *", Canon is determined to become a truly excellent company, which is widely trusted and respected all over the world. Using Canon products, users can enjoy a more convenient and happier life more simply and safely. In addition, users choose Canon to support the company's efforts in environmental protection. Day after day, Canon constantly pursues innovation and strives to make tomorrow better.
1937, Canon, which started with optical technology and aimed at producing world-class cameras, was founded. Since then, Canon has continuously developed new technologies and launched the first ordinary paper copier in Japan in the early 1970s. In the early 1980s, Canon successfully developed bubble inkjet printing technology for the first time and introduced its products to the world. The emphasis and investment in technology research and development has enabled Canon to grow and become a leader in the same industry for decades. Last year, Canon ranked second in the number of registered patents in the United States in 2002 published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. At this point, Canon entered the top three in this ranking for the tenth consecutive year.
In 2003, President mitarai was hired as the economic adviser of Guangdong Province. In the same year, he was awarded honorary citizen by Dalian and Suzhou. In 200 1 year, Suzhou factory, the first productive project invested in Jiangsu 1 billion dollars, settled in Suzhou new district, mainly producing photocopiers and software.
This is the largest factory built by Canon in the world, and it is also the largest investment made by Canon in China for more than 20 years. Established Canon (Zhongshan) Office Equipment Co., Ltd. Mr. mitarai Xianshifu, the representative of Canon Company, was awarded the title of honorary citizen by Dalian. In 2002, Canon (China) Co., Ltd. was established in Shanghai (after 2003, it began to assume the functions of headquarters in East China). Canon moved its Asian marketing headquarters to Beijing Canon (China) Co., Ltd. and set up Canon Logistics (Zhuhai Free Trade Zone) Co., Ltd. for the products produced by the invested enterprises. China president Hu Jintao (then Vice President of the State) inspected Canon Dalian Canon Company. Mr. mitarai Xianshifu, the representative of Canon Company, was awarded the title of honorary citizen by Suzhou, and Mr. mitarai Xianshifu, the representative of Canon Company, was awarded the title of Jiangsu? Oh? Is the swamp rock thin? The representative of Canon Company, Mr. mitarai Xianshifu, was appointed as the economic adviser of Liaoning Provincial Government, and Canon (Suzhou) System Software Co., Ltd. was established. In 2003, Canon (China) Co., Ltd. was established in Guangzhou, and at the same time assumed the function of headquarters in South China, and Canon (China) Co., Ltd. was established in Beijing. At the same time, Canon Image Plaza, the flagship exhibition hall of Canon products, which undertakes the function of headquarters in North China, announced its opening in Beijing. Mr. mitarai Xianshifu, the representative of Canon Company, accepted the invitation of the Guangdong Provincial Government and became the economic adviser of the Governor of Guangdong Province, including Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang, Dalian, Jinan, Xi 'an, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing and Shenzhen. A nationwide sales and service network has basically taken shape. In 2004, the first self-operated import goods warehousing ceremony was held in Guangzhou. At this point, Canon (China) can directly import and sell overseas products. Beijing set up a national (except Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) unified hotline center. Canon Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. was established in Beijing on April 29th, 2004. Through friendly negotiation between the two parties to the joint venture, Beijing Beijia Information System Co., Ltd. changed its equity. With the contribution of Canon (China) Co., Ltd. 100%, it became a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, and changed its name to Canon Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., and continued to gather outstanding talents from China to devote itself to developing international-level software products. In 2005, the first Canon Quick Repair Center-"QR Center" was established in Zhongguancun, Beijing.
QR Center (quick repair, quick maintenance; Fast response), on the basis of the original Canon customer service center to provide a larger, more comprehensive and faster rapid maintenance service. Guangzhou Canon Image Plaza announced its opening.
This enterprise brand ranks 64th in the list of top 500 brands in the world compiled by the World Brand Lab in 2006, and 54th in the list of global 100 big companies published by Barron's Weekly in 2006. This enterprise ranked182nd in the ranking of Fortune 500 enterprises in the world in 2007.