Canon

History

Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., the predecessor of Canon, was founded in 1937 in Japan. In 1947, the Company name was changed to Canon Camera Co., Inc. In the 1950's, Canon entered the USA and Europe.The Company name was changed to Canon Inc. in 1969.
In 2006, Canon embarked on Phase III of the Excellent Global Corporation Plan amid the development of two major trends in the business world: economic globalization and the spread of broadband networks.

Mission

The mission of Canon is to realize sound growth by assisting the development of regional economies in step with the advance of globalization, and establishing a new world of digital imaging born from advanced connectivity between rich ranges of imaging devices.

Further, in keeping with their "kyosei" philosophy, Canon will continue to focus on environmental conservation, social contribution activities, corporate governance, and compliance.

Area of Operation

The businesses of Canon are manufacture and sales of the following products:

• Business Machines
• Office Imaging Products
• Computer Peripherals
• Business Information Products
• Cameras
• Optical and other products

Key Statistics

• Canon holds assets of $34.25 billion.
• Canon has made profits of $3.25 billion in 2006.
• Canon operates in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
• Canon has 115,583 employees.

The organization is managed by the Board of Directors.

International Ranking

• Canon ranks 140th in the world according to Forbes Magazine.
• Canon ranks 170th in the Fortune Global 500 list.

Subsidiaries

Canon Inc. has 200 consolidated subsidiaries. These can be listed under the following heads:

• R&D Subsidiaries and Affiliates
• Marketing Subsidiaries and Affiliates
• R&D Manufacturing and Marketing Subsidiaries and Affiliates
• Manufacturing Subsidiaries and Affiliates
• Other Related Companies

Headquarter Address

3-30-2 Shimomaruko
Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501
Japan
Phone: 81-3-3758-2111
Website URL : www.canon.com