佳能中山工厂关闭 此前工厂所生产产品已100%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][2] Group 1: Company Overview - Canon Zhongshan Factory was established in 2001 and was one of Canon's key laser printer production bases globally [1][4] - The factory aimed to become the "world's No. 1 LBP production company" but faced significant challenges leading to its closure [1][4] - By 2022, the factory had produced a total of 110 million laser printers and achieved an industrial output value of nearly 3.2 billion yuan [4] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Canon's market share in China's laser printer market has declined from 7.7% in 2018 to 3.9% by the third quarter of 2025, while domestic brands have increased their market share to 41.5% [2][6][9] - The overall printer market has seen a decline, with global printer shipments decreasing by over 5% annually [8][9] Group 3: Employee Impact - Employees expressed sadness over the factory's closure, with many sharing termination certificates on social media [3] - The factory announced a temporary closure from November 24 to November 28 for negotiations regarding employee severance [3] Group 4: Future of Canon in China - Despite the closure of the Zhongshan factory, Canon Group continues to have a presence in China with five manufacturing companies and several sales and R&D offices [7] - Canon's printing business contributes approximately 55.9% to the group's total revenue, making it the largest business segment [2][7]