已确认，运营24年，日本知名巨头广东中山工厂停产，“赔偿保密”；15年前规模上万人，此前产品已100%转外销

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 Overview - Canon Zhongshan Factory was established in 2001 and was one of Canon's key laser printer production bases globally [1][3]. - The factory aimed to become the "world's No. 1 LBP production company" but faced insurmountable challenges leading to its closure [1][3]. - As of November 30, many employees received compensation as part of the termination of labor relations, with the compensation plan being confidential [4][5]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The Chinese laser printer market has become saturated, and domestic brands have gained significant market share, with Canon's market share dropping from 7.7% in 2018 to 3.9% by the third quarter of 2025 [3][7]. - Domestic brands accounted for 41.5% of the market share in the first three quarters of 2025, indicating a strong competitive presence against foreign brands [10]. - The overall printer market has seen a decline, with global printer shipments decreasing by over 5% annually [9][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 [3][8]. - The factory's cumulative production reached 110 million laser printers by April 2022, with an industrial output value of nearly 3.2 billion yuan in 2022 [5][6]. Group 4: Strategic Shifts - The closure of the Zhongshan factory reflects Canon's strategic shift towards higher profit sectors such as medical imaging and semiconductor equipment, moving away from traditional printing operations [5][9]. - Canon's investment in China has evolved from technical cooperation to wholly-owned factories, with a current presence of five manufacturing companies in the country [8].