Discover Canon, one of the world's most innovative companies

Did you know that the name Canon is derived from the name of the Japanese goddess of mercy Kwan-yin? The company's original name was Precision Optical Industry, Co. Ltd. The company changed it in 1947, having previously similarly named its first prototype wooden camera "Kwanon".

Japanese company Canon, known as a global leader in providing innovations in the field of imaging and information technologies, was founded as early as 1937. The company currently employs more than 190,000 people in 256 countries around the world. It focuses primarily on the production of optical, medical, and imaging technologies. Known primarily for cameras, projectors, security equipment, office equipment and its accessories, multifunction printers and scanners, as well as a complete range of original consumables for imaging technologies, such as printer inks and much more.

The company's philosophy aims for the common good

The unchanging foundation of the Canon brand, its business activities, and sponsorship initiatives is expressed by Canon's corporate philosophy, which is characterized by the single Japanese word "Kyosei".

Translated, it means "to live and work together for the common good". All Canon employees have embraced this principle, so it influences both their mission and values, as well as the way they conduct business.

This responsible approach to business and taking into account how the company's activities affect its customers, employees, partners, and indeed the whole world, is also evidenced by the fact that Canon was the first company to introduce a laser toner cartridge recycling program.

Innovations that reach the very limits of the impossible

Canon's imaging technologies are constantly being innovated and expanded. Through its experts in the respective fields, the company successfully contributes not only to the development of satellites, medical, optical, and imaging technologies, but also to the expansion of printing capabilities and industrial equipment. This literally pushes the boundaries of what has so far been considered possible. Thanks to Canon front-office fax machines, single-function and multifunction printers, and consumables, you can get your work done much faster and more efficiently.

Make your CAD sketches, advertising graphics, photographs, and artwork stand out in vivid colors on papers that consistently deliver exhibition-quality prints. It is entirely up to you whether you choose paper with a glossy, shimmering, or matte finish to fulfill your creative ambitions. Alternatively, increase your output and discover new opportunities offered by Canon large-format printers.

Canon printers are synonymous with quality technology

Although the company's story began with the production of cameras, Canon is no complete newcomer in the field of office imaging technology either. As early as the late 1970s Over the years, the company began to focus more on the production of office equipment - primarily printers and copiers. However, it did not fully commit to printer manufacturing until 1975, when it launched its first laser printer.

Subsequently, in 1985, it began collaborating with the Hewlett-Packard brand, to which Canon supplies all laser technologies for its printers. It is also known that Canon has become the holder of several patents in the field of manufacturing laser toners. This close partnership brings Canon just under one-fifth of the company's annual revenue. The importance of this segment has grown over the years, and Canon has become a leading global manufacturer of toners and printers. According to the company's latest official report, the sale of office imaging technologies, such as multifunction devices, printers, and scanners, generates more than 45% of the company's revenue (for comparison, the camera segment accounts for only 25.5% of revenue).