运营24年的佳能中山工厂停产，“赔偿保密”，15年前规模上万人

Core Viewpoint - Canon (Zhongshan) Office Equipment Co., Ltd. has announced the decision to cease operations due to a rapidly changing market environment, a continuous decline in the laser printer (LBP) market, and the rapid rise of domestic LBP brands [1][3] Group 1: Company Situation - The Canon Zhongshan factory, established in 2001, was once a significant production base for laser printers globally, aiming to be the "world's No. 1 LBP manufacturer" [1] - The factory's products are now 100% exported, a shift from previous years when a portion was sold domestically [3][6] - Employee numbers have decreased significantly from 3,372 in 2022 to an estimated 1,400 by September 2025, indicating ongoing operational challenges [6] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Canon's market share in China's laser printer market has dropped from 7.7% in 2018 to 3.9% in the first three quarters of 2025, while domestic brands have increased their market share to 41.5% [3][11] - The competitive pressure in the laser printer market has intensified, with domestic brands like Pantum, Lenovo, Huawei, and Xiaomi offering lower-priced products that meet local security needs [10] - The overall laser printer market is experiencing a decline, with a reported average annual decrease in global printer shipments exceeding 5% [10] Group 3: Financial Impact - Canon's printing business accounted for approximately 55.9% of the group's total revenue in the 2024 fiscal year, making it the largest revenue-generating segment [8] - The closure of the Zhongshan factory represents a significant strategic shift for Canon, which has been adjusting its focus towards higher-margin businesses such as medical imaging and semiconductor equipment [6][10]