Canon launches nine PIXMA inkjet printers

Canon, a world leader in digital imaging today introduced 9 new inkjet printers. The new line up includes PIXMA Ink Efficient E400 & E560, Business AIO PIXMA MX 477 & MX 537, Photo AIO PIXMA MG 5570, Compact Single Function PIXMA iP 2870, Business A3+ Single Function PIXMA iX6770 & iX6870 & Photo A3+ Single Function PIXMA iP 8770.

With an aim to enhance appeal of inkjet printers for students, Canon also rolled out a brand new marketing campaign titled ‘Super Student’ to build thrust for its new PIXMA range of printers. The campaign focuses on the star product PIXMA E400 and talks about how this product enables every student to bring out the best in him/ her.

Speaking on this occasion Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India said “Today’s techie kids are expressing their talent using state-of-art technology. We are calling such kids as  “Super Student”. They are comfortable using smart devices including cloud and Wifi printing. For them we have introduced new models of ink efficient home printers. These models offer brilliant functionality and super affordable printing as low as 99 paisa per print. They are designed specifically for students enabling them to unleash their creativity with bundled applications and Creative Park Premium access”.


He further added “In total we are launching 9 new inkjet printers some of which are meant for business users, CAD users and professional photographers.”

The new PIXMA Ink Efficient E560 and E400 are designed to combine outstanding print quality with incredible cost-per-print savings. For the PIXMA E560 in particular, users can also enjoy popular productivity features such as automatic 2 side printing and wireless connectivity, which are highly sought-after features in any modern home-office.

The PIXMA MX477 and MX537 are affordable Wireless Office All-In-One printers that offer users incredible mobility when printing or scanning documents, using their PCs, laptops and mobile devices.


The PIXMA iX6770 and iX6870 can print up to A3+ size documents, and are designed for the home office and small office, while the iP8770 is capable of producing stunning monochrome or color photographs up to A3+ size.


The PIXMA MG5570 is stylish and advanced photo AIO with cloud printing and is available in two body color options black and white.

For home users with basic printing needs, they will find the ideal combination of print performance and affordability with the new PIXMA iP2870


Powerful Cloud Printing Solutions


All wireless Canon PIXMA printers are also cloud-print enables devices, offering true print-from-anywhere mobility when paired with the Google Cloud Print service. Users can now print to the printer when they are out of the office, using the Gmail or Google Docs interface on a mobile device, or from the Google Chrome web browser on PCs and laptops running on Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome operating systems



In addition to Google Cloud Print compatibility, the PIXMA MX537 and PIXMA MG5570 also allow users to enjoy the new PIXMA Cloud Link service. PIXMA Cloud Link allows users to access and print from popular third-party services such as Facebook, Evernote, Dropbox, Twitter, amongst many others.

PIXMA Cloud Link can also be accessed using the new Canon PIXMA Printing Solutions app, providing even more ways to print using mobile and tablet devices.


Unleash your Creativity with My Image Garden

The printers are bundled with the groundbreaking My Image Garden software to offer a variety of image organization and creative printing features. Photographs can be organized by Calendar, Event, and people views. For People view, the software utilises Image Assortment and Face Recognition technology to sort photos using facial characteristics of the subjects and into respective folders for easy retrieval.



My Image Garden also features integration with Full HD Movie Print, allowing users to capture and extract the most perfect frames from high definition movies captured on Canon EOS, Powershot, Ixus cameras, as well as Legria camcorders. Photos can also be transformed with unique Fun Filter Effects such as Fish Eye and Miniature adjustments to produce wildly creative picture-perfect memories.

 Caring for environment

All printers feature a unique Auto Power ON/OFF function, making a big reduction in environmental impact. The Auto Power ON function allows the printers to wake from rest to carry out print tasks. The Auto Power OFF function shuts off the printers after a user-determinable period of time. This smart-sensing feature is designed to conserve energy, and minimize needless interaction with the printer when not printing or scanning. This setting can be configured easily using the printer driver, or using the PIXMA Printing Solutions app.


About Canon Inc.

Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With nearly 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2013 (ended December 31, 2013) totalled $35.5 billion (at an exchange rate of Yen\105=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com

Launch of Canon Business Services (CBS) in India

Canon India Pvt. Ltd, India’s No. 1 Complete Digital Imaging Company today announced the launch of Canon Business Services (CBS). With the launch of this new service, Canon’s Office Imaging Solution Division (OIS) expands its offering, becoming a provider of digital document management services and print room services.
Organizations around the world face the same challenge daily of adopting technologies that can help improve operational performance, gain a competitive advantage and meet growing service demands without compromising on the existing infrastructure. Canon Business Services addresses current needs of India-based organizations by enabling them to outsource information intensive processes, communications and administrative functions. CBS will help companies streamline their printing infrastructure and enhance their processes.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India said, “With an increasing demand for faster decision making, organizations are aiming for business efficiency, cost reduction, improved turnaround time and serviceability. They are looking for value driven solutions for continuous process improvements within business and government; there is a high demand for managed integration of office functions. Also, the transition from CapEx (Capital Expenditure) to OpEx (Operational Expenditure) has been so well embraced by the Indian Industry that Canon visions the entire B2B imaging market shifting towards it. Bridging this gap, is where Canon Business Service acts as an integral part to the industry and will play a vital role in the Government and Corporate sector in India.”
In the first year of its operations, Canon Business Services is expected to generate Rs. 10 crore revenue and aims to take this number to Rs. 100 crore in the next 5 years as it builds a strong ecosystem of delivery as well as partners.
“For large organizations, printing and digitization is a non-core capability and shifting it to experts like Canon can help them streamline, be efficient, reduce administration, IT work and cost overheads. Canon Business Services plays an important role in getting secure, confidential digitized results and eco-friendly printing. With Managed Documentation Services becoming inherent a number of companies today are looking at more futuristic consolidated solutions. Canon’s CBS will create breakthrough architecture for imaging requirements.” he added.
The launch of this new division marks Canon’s foray into outsourcing, enabling companies to leverage Canon’s expertise in managing processes like mailroom operations and document digitization and management as a service. Canon’s entry into this market is a reflection of the changing nature of the office technology market and the increasing importance placed on effective design and management of critical business processes and related workflow by growing Indian companies. While critical to the smooth running of the business, these processes and workflow can be further optimized and managed through outsourcing to trusted partners like Canon Business Services.
The company has already added four leading organizations from Pharmaceutical, BFSI, and Life Sciences to its client list for the new services and aims to take this number to 100 clients by end of 2015.
Canon’s OIS division focuses on offering unparalleled document management solutions to the large enterprise, SME and government sectors. The division witnessed a year-on-year growth of 8% in 2013. Canon’s managed document services (MDS) represent approximately 25% of the OIS division’s business returns. Managed print services’ contracts are expected to represent 40% of revenues by end of 2014. Canon MDS is currently managing end-to-end printing infrastructure of 100 large customers in India.

About Canon Business Services
Canon Business Services is the newly developed business processing arm, created to help organizations better focus on their core business. Through the outsourcing of information intensive functions, executives are better empowered to focus on key revenue generators of business. Canon Business Services offering includes Digitization & Archival; and Print Room services. Companies will find value through:
·         Cost saving through process change

·         Extremely elevated levels of Business Efficiency

·         Improved material economies of scale & productivity

·         Improved compliance and quality management


The key service offerings are as follows –
1.       Print Room Services

a.       Onsite Print Room

b.      Offsite Print Room

c.       Order Management System



2.       Digitization & Records

a.       Management Services

b.      Digitization Services

c.       Document Management System

d.      Records Management

e.      Customized Workflow Automation


About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With nearly 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2012 (ended December 31, 2012) totalled $40.0 billion (at an exchange rate of JPY87=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com

Canon promotes Photography culture with India Kliks

With an aim to promote photography culture, Canon India, a world leader in Digital Imaging Space, associated with a highly acclaimed international photography event – India Kliks. Inaugurated by Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India, the India Kliks which started today at Dilli Haat, INA not only evoked tremendous interest among participants but also among non-participants and enthusiasts as well. The mega event will go on until February 16, 2014.
With the theme – BLISS, over 5000-odd entries competed and the best 100 were handpicked by a celebrated jury of photographers and photo-critics from India and abroad. These 100 images are curated and have found place in photo expositions in Agra and New Delhi. Canon India was the proud award sponsor for this contest held in September, 2013 and had given away a Canon 700D camera to the winner of the contest.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice-President, Canon India said, “India is gradually becoming one of the prime markets for photo enthusiasts. With rapid growth in the technology space and interest of people growing towards photography, Digital SLR’s are fast becoming one of the ‘must haves’ for today’s generation. To set the stage right, Canon India is continuously associating with variety of photography platforms and organising/ training sessions for amateurs as well as professional photographers.”
He further added “We are also creating unique and different experience in all 110 brand retail stores in India called the Canon Image Square. Moving ahead with the objective to promote photography culture in the country, Canon India has extended its support to India Kliks that provides just the right opportunity for enthusiasts to source creative work and showcase outstanding photography.”
Along with the display of world-class photographs, the event will open an avenue for training sessions and sharing of experiences by renowned names in the photography fraternity like Anamitra Chakladar, Ashima Narain, Enjo Mathew, Sudhir Shivaram, Neeta Shankar, Ravi Dhingra, Sanjay

About Canon Inc.

Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With nearly 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2013 (ended December 31, 2013) totalled $35.5 billion (at an exchange rate of \105=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com

Canon in India

Canon India Pvt. Ltd. has achieved revenue of Rs. 1910 crore in 2013 which is 3% growth over 2012. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products,  camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon markets over 160 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1050 people. Canon has approximately 500 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 108 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 56 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with 15 Canon camera service centres and 37 printer Canon Care Centres. Canon services India Inc. with engineers for its enterprise business with over 200 engineers for on-site service.

Canon launches PowerShot G16 in India

Canon India, world leader in Digital Imaging Space is pleased to introduce the latest of their enthusiast “G” Series – the PowerShot G16 in India. The PowerShot features an all-new DIGIC 6 processor coupled with a new 12.1MP High Sensitivity CMOS sensor, giving it unprecedented speed, and image quality, as well as the ability to shoot Full HD1080p video at 60p. Its high speed AF greatly improves focus speed by shooting 12.2fps continuous shooting in (at) full resolution and 5.7 fps with AF. Useful features like built-in Wi-Fi, artistic HDR Scene Mode, as well as a bunch of star shooting modes designed better capture the brilliance of the night sky, make the G16 a highly useful tool for newcomers and enthusiasts alike.
Artistry Photography
The G16 with its 12.1 megapixel HS CMOS sensor with DIGIC 6 imaging processor, produces phenomenal image quality great details and performs superbly in low light as well.
The PowerShot G16 features a zoom range of 5x, with a focal range of 28mm-140mm and this is expandable to 10x using Canon’s new ZoomPlus feature. The bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8/ (T) lens performs beautifully especially in low light, perfect for creating dramatic soft backgrounds with shallow depth-of-field.
A unique new feature of the PowerShot G16 is the new Star Shooting modes, for users who like to take photos and videos of night skies. These modes are Star Nightscape, Star Trails and Star Time-Lapse Movie, and they allow never-seen-before control over creating stunning photography of the night sky, in a number of creative ways.
PowerShot G16 takes imaging to the next level by improving on existing creative filters. Featuring the new Background Defocus feature, the camera can produce the “bokeh” effect. It does this by taking two photos, and the two images are then analyzed and the background is digitally blurred according to user-desired levels. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode was first introduced in 2010, and Canon has now improved this function by adding 5 new artistic effects to it (Natural, Art Standard, Art Vivid, Art Bold, and Art Embossed).
Key Features:
•             DIGIC 6 imaging processor
Powered by Canon’s latest DIGIC 6 imaging processor, this camera has improved sensitivity to shoot at higher resolutions with less noise in dark conditions. In addition, the DIGIC 6 Imaging Processor enables video recording in the popular MP4 high-compression format in Full HD resolution, with a smooth 60p frame rate – twice that of earlier models.
•             Wi-Fi for easy sharing
Wi-Fi capabilities on PowerShot G16 allows for instant sharing and easy uploading. The Canon Image Gateway* (CIG) allows for instant uploading from the cameras. Users with smartphones can also use the CameraWindow app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) to perform the same function. WiFi also allows stills and videos to be shared onto social networking sites like YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr or transferring files onto a PC
•             Full resolution High Speed Shooting
On PowerShot G16 continuous and continuous Shooting AF have become considerably faster, thanks to DIGIC 6. Users are able to shoot full resolution continuous shooting with no time lag.
Continuous shooting: 12.2 fps; 9.3fps (from 6th shot) – max. 520 shots
Continuous shooting AF : 5.7fps
•             Manual Focus Assist-Peaking
Enables easy focus check by highlighting the edges of in-focus subjects with colored lines.
•             Background Defocus
PowerShot G16 takes imaging to the next level by improving on existing creative filters. Featuring the new Background Defocus feature, the cameras can produce the “bokeh” effect. It does this by taking two photos, and the two images are then analyzed and the background is digitally blurred according to user-desired levels.
The PowerShot G16 is priced at INR 34,995/- and is available at all the retail outlets including Canon Image Squares.

About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With nearly 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2012 (ended December 31, 2012) totalled $40.0 billion (at an exchange rate of \87=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com


Canon in India
Canon India has achieved revenue of Rs. 1910 crore in 2013 which is 3% growth over 2012. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products,  camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 160 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1050 people. Canon has approximately 500 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 108 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 56 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with 15 Canon camera service centers and 37 printer Canon Care Centers. Canon services India Inc. with engineers for its enterprise business with over 200 engineers for on-site service.
Visit the Canon India website at: www.canon.co.in

Canon India at the launch of DreamLabo 5000, South Asia’s first commercial inkjet photo printer

Canon India Pvt Ltd., India’s No. 1 Complete Digital Imaging Company, today announced its entry into the commercial photo printing business in India, introducing the new DreamLabo 5000 commercial inkjet printer equipment targeting the retail photo and album printing industry. With this new launch, Canon India marks its entry into the commercial photo printing market, a new business domain for the company.
The press announcement event was attended by Mr. Kensaku Konishi - President & CEO, Canon Singapore Pte Ltd.
Delivering a new standard of combined photo and text quality together with high productivity, the DreamLabo offers the production photo printing market a viable alternative to silver halide technology, which will revitalize the photo printing market in the country. In addition, through opportunities possible from premium quality, it offers both the production photo and the small batch premium print-on-demand (POD) markets substantial new revenue opportunities.
This launch makes India the first country in South Asia where the Dreamlabo 5000 machines is being installed.
Present at the launch ceremony in Bangalore, Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India, said, “Canon has always been at the forefront of bringing innovative products to customers. With this latest business entry, we are hoping to strengthen our ability to meet the printing needs of professional and wedding photographers. With the DreamLabo 5000, we clearly want to establish innovation leadership in India. For us at Canon India, this is not just a new machine, but the technology that can revitalize the entire industry and open up substantial new business opportunities. Canon is setting a new benchmark for the production printing of high quality photos with this launch.”
Till date, Canon has offered an extensive selection of imaging products across a range of markets, from digital cameras for amateur and professional-level photographers, to home-use printers that allow users to easily create and enjoy beautiful photo prints & digital multifunctional printers for enterprises to address their document management solutions. Additionally, satisfying the exacting needs of industry professionals, the company has launched high-performance professional-model photo printers, large-format printers and digital printing presses.
GK Vale, a Canon India premium partner from Bangalore, who also operates 9 Canon Image Square stores in the city, is the first customer to purchase and install this in India.
Further elaborating on the announcement, Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India, said, “India is a 3000 crore photo printing industry with lion share coming from wedding albums & travel vacation photos. While there is tremendous change in photo capturing, the printing art is still dominated with conventional technology. Conventional silver halide technology is just too old and digital alternative is not matching customer expectations. There was enormous scope of value creation in this space. Our partners call the new Dreamlabo 5000 prints as HD (high definition) prints. We plan to start with Rs. 15 crore coming out of this domain in 2014. It has a potential to create 100 crore business stream in 5 years.”
He further added “This launch has put India on a global map of Hi quality digital photo printing. To promote this business and to impact a larger ecosystem, Canon organized a meet comprising of photo labs, wedding photographers, wedding planners and event agencies in Bangalore today”.
Leveraging and extending Canon’s existing inkjet technology, which it has successfully deployed through its PIXMA desktop printers range, the DreamLabo 5000 features a newly developed high-density print head, enabling over 300 mm wide printing output. Incorporating Canon’s FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology, the print head enables the printing of high-quality photos and detailed text to support a variety of high-value-added output, from premium photo albums, photo books, photo calendars, photo collages and other merchandise to high-quality POD items, such as bespoke brochures.
The wide print head delivers high-speed One-Pass Printing, requiring only a single pass of the printing paper while the print head remains in a fixed position. When used in combination with the automatic Double-sided Printing function, the DreamLabo 5000 is capable of printing the contents of A4 size print approx.1,000 page and 4x6 single print approx. 2,300 page per hour.

The system also realizes high productivity by enabling paper and ink tank replacement during printing, supporting the extended operation times required for production printers.
DreamLabo 5000 uses a seven-colour dye-based ink system that delivers smooth gradation.  Employing image processing technology that makes use of the full range of Canon’s unique inkjet printing colour gamut, the new printer enables the output of photo images with a level of colour representation comprehensively surpasses that of conventional silver halide.
 *: Measured Silver Halide Color Gamut (Based on a standard silver-halide market 　　　
Photo sample)
The retail price of DreamLabo 5000 in INDIA is approximately INR 4.5 crore. Canon will be working with its sales team and channel partners to reach out to the masses with this new area of business
* Album production requires a separate bookbinding process

About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With nearly 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2012 (ended December 31, 2012) totalled $40.0 billion (at an exchange rate of \87=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com

Canon in India
Canon India is expected to achieve revenue of Rs. 1908 crore in 2013 which is 3% growth over last year. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products,  camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 160 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1050 people. Canon has approximately 500 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 110 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 56 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with 15 Canon camera service centers and 37 printer Canon Care Centers. Canon services India Inc. with engineers for its enterprise business with over 200 engineers for on-site service. Visit the Canon India website at: www.canon.co.in

Canon India successfully accomplishes Sixth year of ‘Gurukul’

Canon India Pvt Ltd., India’s No. 1 Complete Digital Imaging Company, today announced the successful conclusion of a two day residential program ‘Gurukul’ designed specially for its Channel partner’s sales team. Organized successfully for the last six years, this year’s theme was “CONQUERING NEW FRONTIERS” with focus on creating value for customers, product awareness, technical and soft skill set which will help them grow beyond ordinance of regular expectations and possibilities.

Gurukul, an annual property of Canon marks the strong commitment Canon holds towards its customers and even stronger collaboration it has established with its Partners.
The program was well received and attended by Channel’s FOS at Hyderabad with their insatiable desire of learning. Gurukul’s sessions included episodes aimed at enhancing their proficiency by providing them with extensive knowledge on the technological advancements and innovations taking place at Canon India.

The two day session acted as a platform for the channel partner’s sales team to build relationship with Canon senior leadership. This year the program was attended by channel partners from across the country, covering sales team of more than 100 from 68 cities.

Commenting on this, Mr K Bhaskhar, Senior Director, OIS Division, Canon India said, “Gurukul – into its sixth year is continuing to instil new confidence in Canon’s Channel partner’s sales team.  It is the highest level of motivational programme strategically designed to enhance team’s expertise and turn them to Brand Ambassadors of Canon. This forum, over the years has witnessed many participants attending the event consecutively for 5 years, and has worked as an effective retention programme.”

As a morale boosting activity, Gurukul brought to fore success-stories, hard work of channel’s sales team along with rewarding high achievers for outperforming their targets. This event was also targeted at making the sales teams feel a part of Canon at large and create a sense of mutual pride and confidence.

Canon India takes pride in its extensive channel network to provide reliable, high-quality products and solutions, local and specialized expertise and a simplified experience with technology to its customers today.

About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes copying machines, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With over 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2011 (ended December 31, 2011) totalled $45.6 billion (at an exchange rate of 78=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. Website at: www.canon.com

Canon in India
Canon India achieved a growth of Rs. 1850 crore in 2012 which is 21% growth over last year. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products,  camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. Is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 140 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1100 people. Canon has approximately 400 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 100 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 51 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with over 200 service engineers, 7 Canon owned service centers and 37 Canon Care Centers. Visit the Canon India website at: www.canon.co.in

Canon India plans for expansion of Office Imaging Solutions Division

Canon India Pvt Ltd, India’s No. 1 Complete Digital Imaging Company, today shared the growth journey for its Office Imaging Solutions division (OIS) in India since last 16 years and the growth plans for the division by the end of 2015. The division planned deeper penetration in C, D and E towns and further expanded the service location from before 546 to 700+ locations currently to support development in smaller cities.



Canon’s OIS division focuses on offering unparalleled A3 MFPs, high-end document and production scanners, solutions and Managed document services (MDS) to large enterprises, SMEs, Government sector across verticals. Currently, Canon is No.1 in A3 MFP segment with a market share of 25.9% as on June 2013 IDC report and plans to increase its market share to 29% by end of 2015.



The division is aggressively tapping the SME market specially the manufacturing units in C, D and E class where the print volume is around 1-2 lakh a month. Canon is working with its channel partners in these cities who will be focusing on SMEs and PSU segments. Canon plans to enable the SME community by introducing cost effective workflow solutions and Managed Document Services offering. With this SMEs will get access to enterprise class technology which will help them streamline their printing infrastructure, save cost and be eco-friendly.



The division is also targeting cities like Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Cochin, Patna and Bhubaneswar.



Speaking at the occasion, Mr. K. Bhaskhar, Senior Director Office Imaging Solutions Division, Canon said “Organizations of all sizes from SMEs to large enterprises are looking at growing their business and expand rapidly into tier III and IV markets. We want to be a part of this growth journey and take care of their printing related requirements by offering customized and best in class technology from Canon. This is in-line with our strategy to target customers from C, D and E markets and expand our service reach to 700 locations across India. With this aggressive expansion plan, we also aim to increase our customer base for MDS to 100 by the end of 2013. We cater to both SMEs and large enterprise across verticals and with Canon MFPs and MDS companies will be able to save cost, get secure and eco-friendly printing.”



Further elaborating on Canon OIS plans, Mr Bhaskar Joshi, Senior Marketing Manager, Office Imaging Solution, Canon India, stated “In today’s dynamic business scenario, companies are being cautious before investing in a new technology and are focusing more on TCO and ROI. We at Canon thrive to bring out innovative products which help companies to focus on their core business and outsource their printing requirements to us. We help them manage their end-to-end printing infrastructure and also offer them work-flow solutions. With Canon’s technical expertise and unparalleled service support along with strong sales and channel network we are able to fulfil our growing customer demand on time. We want to empower our customers with best-of-breed technology which helps them to evolve and grow their business with a competitive edge.”


Canon started its India operations with 10-12 models of MFPs and went on to build a strong network of business across India with a strong sales support system and channel partners. Canon recently won BLI’s first ‘Line of the Year’ award for energy efficiency with its A3 range of MFPs. The OIS division offers its customers state-of-the-art green technology complying with the latest international environmental guidelines to help organizations comply with green best practices.



About Canon Inc.

Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes copying machines, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With over 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2011 (ended December 31, 2011) totalled $45.6 billion (at an exchange rate of 78=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com



Canon in India

Canon India achieved a growth of Rs. 1850 crore in 2012 which is 21% growth over last year. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All- in-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products,  camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.



Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 140 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1100 people. Canon has approximately 400 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 100 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 51 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with over 200 service engineers, 7 Canon owned service centers and 37 Canon Care Centers. Visit the Canon India website at: www.canon.co.in

Canon India on a positive trajectory to support Eye care, Education and Environment

For growth to be responsible, it should go beyond numbers and should do well for the society to create a better world. That's the kind of growth that Canon India believes in, and constantly strives for.

In line with its continued commitment to the society, Canon India today added another milestone to its philanthropic efforts by donating an eye check-up machine to the vision centre at Ferozepur Namak village in Mewat District of Haryana. Under its ‘Adopt a Village’ social initiative, Canon India had Canon India’s key CSR projects Adopt a village • Enrolment of girl child in senior classes increased by 45% from last year. • Increase in the number of teachers at the school from 09 to 44. • Screening of over 6,000 patients in the last one year. • 52 eye screening camps have been organized at the facility. • 187 surgeries have been conducted in partnership with the I Care Eye Hospital, Noida. undertaken the responsibility of developing the village infrastructure last year to provide seamless support to its inhabitants with core interventions in Eye care, Education and Environment for a period of three years.


Expressing his views on the occasion, Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India said, “At Canon, our commitment to good governance, ethical conduct and social responsibility is the core to our way of doing business, and is strongly aligned with our drive to create and increase value for all stakeholders. We define CSR as conducting business in ways that provide social, environmental and economic benefits for the communities and geographies where we operate. In addition to offering excellent products and services worldwide, we have strived to ensure full compliance, protect the global environment, and provide humanitarian support around the world.”


In the last one year, significant progress has been recorded by Canon India in the village with respect to education of the girl child.  While the enrolment of girl child in senior classes increased by 45% from last year, the number of teachers at the school also increased from 09 to 44, post Canon’s adoption of government school in the village. Regular parent-teacher meetings are conducted at the school for creating awareness amongst parents. Teachers are trained on a monthly basis under the program.

 “As a part of the ‘Adopt a Village’ project, Canon India has established a sustainable eye care facility –a vision centre at the village to treat cataract. We are proud of this facility as it has seamlessly supported our efforts towards eye care through screening of over 6,000 patients in the last one year. 52 eye screening camps have been organised at the facility and 187 surgeries have been conducted in partnership with the ICare Eye Hospital, Noida. We hope that the eye check-up machine being donated by Canon India today further strengthens our endeavour to increase these numbers to benefit as many people as possible”, he further added.


Canon India’s key CSR projects Adoption of Rapid Metro Stations • Adoption of 3 rapid metro stations for creating a green belt around them in Gurgaon Photo exchange program • A photo exchange program between Canon India and Canon China wherein kids in the adopted villages of these two countries click pictures with Canon cameras and share them across boundaries with each other Canon India has contributed towards the development of the village infrastructure through donation of benches, installation of water taps, painting the school premises and providing books for the library in Ferozepur Namak village’s school resource center. Furthermore, Canon India also plans to start English language classes for the students under Canon’s employee volunteering programs, which would ensure a close connect between the employees and the villagers.


As a responsible business, Canon India takes pride in being socially inclined and focuses on sustained and effective CSR projects. The CSR policy aligns with the corporate philosophy of Kyosei, which means living and working together for common good.


Other CSR projects undertaken by the company include adoption of 3 rapid metro stations for creating a green belt around them in Gurgaon and a photo exchange program between Canon India and Canon China wherein kids in the adopted villages of these two countries click pictures with Canon cameras and share them across boundaries with each other.



Going forward, Canon India plans to initiate its village adoption programmes in Bangalore & Mumbai.


Canon India strongly believes that the enhancement of CSR activities and processes currently taking place are set to further entrench the vibrant culture of social responsibility that already exists in the company. 

Canon India Prepares for 50% Market Share in DSLR segment

Canon India Pvt. Ltd., India’s No. 1 Complete Digital Imaging Company, today announced its confidence in strong expansion plans for East India starting with the festival of Durga Puja. Along with boisterous programmes for the festive period, Canon is set to leverage its strong marketing plans for a successful year ahead.

Canon’s assurance of reviving up in current economic situation is testimony to its robust plans for the festive period and year ahead. The brand has developed a mix of festive ATL / BTL marketing campaigns focused on Digital compact and DSLR camera range. As an eclectic festive offer, Canon has launched Two Compact Cameras: PS SX170 & PS S200; One DSLR: the EOS 70D; One lens: new EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM and introduces the Dual Zoom Lens Kit with EOS 600D (EF-S 18-55mm IS II + EF-S 55-250mm) for Durga Puja.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India said, “Festive celebrations for a brand is not just about offers, new products or schemes, it is more about strengthening the bond with the audience in the most effective way. Despite slowdown, we have been able to achieve 27% growth in DSLR business in East India and maintained a steady growth rate of 10% across India. Owing to phenomenal growth of DSLR segment, we have adopted desirability, affordability and user experience as key marketing vehicles to make Canon DSLR range as our growth locomotive during this season as well as next year. The current DSLR India market with 2.5 lac units is expected to grow to 5 lac units in three years and by expanding offerings with variant of combos and discounts varying from 10% to 40%, we are preparing for a strong foothold in this segment.”

Extremely focused to make the Durga Puja campaign a hit in East India market, Canon has extended the celebrations with print advertisements, a radio campaign and by placing point of sale material featuring the brand icon, Anushka Sharma at all Canon retail outlets in the region. Canon also unveiled the new TV commercial focused on digital SLR EOS 70D being rolled out from this month onwards.
Canon’s steady move of reaching out to masses begins with the new-age generation and mothers who desire to nurture their kids’ creative instincts. Calling it as the ‘Joy of Photography’, Canon wishes to enhance customer experience whilst capturing the special moments of life. And one of the models that will capture the essence of photography for mothers and kids is the EOS 100D – the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR packed with advanced features. The EOS 100D weighs 370 grams which is approx 20% lighter as compared to any light weight Canon DSLR available. Canon admires this model to be one of the preferred options of customers who want to carry light and small yet very high image quality creative tool. Moreover, Canon will also be launching a Digital campaign for reaching out to the target audience in the most effective way.

Further to enhance photography culture in India, Canon recently launched an EOS Academy, conducting free and paid workshops; and seminars for Genre Photography at Canon Location and facility. The registration charges range between INR 1500 – INR 2500. These workshops are conducted by a panel of Photography experts and Centre for Photo & Movie Development Team. Canon India plans to conduct over all 100 workshops in a year. The classic EOS camera range has the ability to record movies. With their large image high sensitivity sensors and interchangeable lenses, they are now being used to create mainstream movies for cinema and television. Directors like the shallow depth-of-field that is possible, not to mention the low cost compared to professional camcorders. Cinematographers like versatility in shooting which can be the form factor, light weighted and all conditions shooting capability. EOS DSLR meets the expectations and stands the test of time.

Dr. Bharadwaj further added, “In order to ride high and promote Digital SLR category, Canon has converted its 10 models into a combination of 28 variants. We are happy to launch the fast moving and most desirable model for amateurs called the EOS 600D ( Dual zoom lens kit )on a smart deal of 24% combo discount. We are aiming at positioning Digital SLR as the aspirational products for women, mother and kids. Our newly launched EOS Academy aims to spread photography culture across different segments.”

Canon has also rolled out exciting offers for the PIXMA range; such as free headsets and D-Link WiFi router with the PIXMA AIO printers and the PIXMA MG5470 & iP7270 printers respectively. Adding on to this, about 100 tech shows in top metros and non-metros called the PIXMA Studio One are planned. These shows will present the wide range of Canon PIXMA inkjet printers which are compatible with smart devices like tablets, smart phones and cloud applications and will allow customers to print wirelessly from any smart device. Canon PIXMA Pro series printers’ high quality photo printing is designed to meet the requirements of photographers, with no compromise on productivity and very high color accuracy printing. The series aims to augment the quality of professional photo printing offer in India. With PIXMA printers Canon has strong position of 30% market share in Inkjet in East India.

Always enthusiastic to provide phenomenal experience to customers, Canon’s Durga Puja offerings on products include a 4GB SD card and a carry case to each customer on purchase of the EOS 1100D and EOS 600D with savings of upto INR 12,995 on purchase of dual zoom kit.

The prices of PowerShot models are
PowerShot SX170 – INR 12,995 /-
PowerShot S200

Price of EOS 70D (Body only) – INR 79,995 /-
Price of EOS 70D (with 18-55 mm lens) – INR 85,995 /-
Price of EOS 70D (with 18-135 mm lens) – INR 1,02,995 /-

Price of the new LENS
EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6IS STM lens – INR 25,995/-


About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes copying machines, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With over 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2011 (ended December 31, 2011) totalled $45.6 billion (at an exchange rate of 78=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com

Canon in India
Canon India achieved revenue of Rs. 1850 crore in 2012 which is 21% growth over 2011. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-In-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products, camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 140 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1100 people. Canon has approximately 400 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 100 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 56 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with over 200 service engineers, 7 Canon owned service centres and 37 Canon Care Centres. Visit the Canon India website at: www.canon.co.in

IndiaKliks joins hands with Canon India to promote photo culture in the country

Come September and you can expect every person with a camera in his hand to be busy. Light Chasers, in an exclusive association with Canon India, today announced IndiaKliks - an international photo event and one of the biggest photography contests for Indian photo enthusiasts.  The contest, which opens today, promises to provide a huge opportunity for budding photographers in India to click photographs and win a chance for their work to be recognized, displayed, and rewarded with exciting prizes. The contest will run from August 28 till October 31 this year.
Canon India, India’s No 1. Complete Digital Imaging Company is the proud award sponsor for this contest and will be giving away a Canon 700D camera to the winner of the contest.  With an aim to promote photo culture across India, Canon has associated with this unique platform for budding photographers to showcase their work and associate with the masters to enhance their skills.
Expressing his views on this association , Dr. Alok Bharadwaj , Executive Vice President , said “’Really speaking, Canon is not just in the business of selling cameras, but in the bigger business of building photo indulgence with its customers. Hence highlighting & rewarding good pieces of photography will continue to be big focus from us. This will help us in our bigger goal of 50% market share in a growing category of digital SLR. “
This year's contest theme is BLISS - a feeling that means heavenly joy and needs a strong medium like photography to be expressed. The entries can be submitted in the form of portraiture, candid shots, shots of street life, culture, nature, landscapes, wildlife etc.
IndiaKliks offers unique global exposure to entrants through this contest in the form of their work being displayed at exhibitions, publication and also sale of select works. Speakers from diverse photography backgrounds and globally-acclaimed jury members will share their techniques and experiences in a symposium which will follow the month long contest.
The Jury comprises of top photographers Ashima Narain, Enjo Mathew, Neeta Shankar, Subir Basak and Sudhir Shivaram.
A three day symposium will be scheduled from 6th to 8th December, 2013 in New Delhi and will have workshops, photo talks, portfolio reviews and panel discussions by eminent photographers Anamitra Chakladar, Anushka Menon, Ashima Narain, Enjo Mathew, Jasminder Oberai, Neeta Shankar, Ravi dhingra, Subir Basak and Sudhir Shivaram. Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India will also be present at both the occasions.


About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes copying machines, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With over 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2011 (ended December 31, 2011) totalled $45.6 billion (at an exchange rate of 78=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com

Canon in India
Canon India achieved revenue of Rs. 1850 crore in 2012 which is 21% growth over 2011. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-In-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products, camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 140 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1000 people. Canon has approximately 400 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 100 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 51 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with over 200 service engineers, 7 Canon owned service centres and 37 Canon Care Centres. Visit the Canon India website at: www.canon.co.in

Canon India appoints Andrew Koh as Senior Director of Imaging Communication Products division

Canon India today announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Koh as Senior Director of the brand’s Imaging Communication Products (ICP) business effective August 2013.

Mr. Koh is based in New Delhi and operates out of Canon India’s headquarters located in the National Capital Region (NCR). In his new role as the Senior Director of the ICP business in India, Mr. Koh would be responsible to steer Canon’s positioning as leaders in Digital photography & help grow the pie for Digital SLR category. The recent changes in the camera industry such as increasing need for hi-end compact cameras, growing sales of high functionality compact cameras and strong consumer interest in D-SLR & lenses are some crucial factors for the company to develop photography oriented applications and Andrew’s extensive international experience will be huge value add.

A dexterous professional with career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Koh brings with him a robust experience in the Imaging Communications business. In this illustrious career, Mr. Koh has spent 16 years  with Canon. To begin with, Andrew served as Marketing Manager for Imaging Systems Products that included microfilm printers and document scanners. Moving ahead, he played a significant role as the head of Computer Peripheral Division wherein he was actively involved in driving Canon’s leadership in the Single Function Printer and AIO (all-in-one machines) space. Mr. Koh also steered the entire gamut of Consumer Imaging & Information Group in Singapore as Senior Director and General Manager and was effective in formulating future marketing strategies in line with the company’s vision.

Congratulating Mr. Koh on his new role, Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President, Canon India said, “Andrew has joined us at the time when it is a challenging year particularly in the photography domain. There are a lot of opportunities to be explored. India is a young country & our youth are exhibiting growing intent in high quality photography. Andrew’s addition to team India is a strategic decision to drive long term growth for the company and specifically for the flagship business of camera Products. On behalf of Canon India, I congratulate and wish Andrew good luck for the new role”.

At Canon India, his extensive capabilities of understanding markets and developing processes will prove to be a strong force in streamlining the ICP business whilst maintaining premium and aspirational brand equity.

Andrew holds a Masters degree in Strategic Marketing from the University of Hull and a Diploma in marketing  from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK).    

About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes copying machines, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With over 200,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2011 (ended December 31, 2011) totaled $45.6 billion (at an exchange rate of 78=US$1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: www.canon.com


Canon in India
Canon India achieved revenue of Rs. 1850 crore in 2012 which is 21% growth over 2011. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon’s product portfolio extends over a vast variety such as copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, DSLR, Cinematic imaging products,  camcorders, cable ID printers and card printers.

Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pvt. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 140 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 10 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 1100 people. Canon has approximately 400 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon has over 100 own retail stores called the Canon Image Square across 51 cities in the country.  Canon’s service reach extends to over 2800 towns with over 200 service engineers, 7 Canon owned service centers and 37 Canon Care Centers. Visit the Canon India website at: www.canon.co.in