中山佳能工厂员工：这一天还是来了，赔偿没有网传夸张

Core Viewpoint - Canon's laser printer factory in Zhongshan, Guangdong, officially ceased operations due to ongoing operational difficulties, affecting over a thousand employees who are now awaiting compensation plans [1][4]. Company Summary - Canon (Zhongshan) Office Equipment Co., Ltd. has been a major industrial enterprise in Zhongshan since its establishment in 2001, with a cumulative industrial output value of nearly 50 billion yuan and tax contributions of approximately 2.3 billion yuan from 2010 to 2020 [4][11]. - The factory's production peaked in 2022 with over 110 million units, making it a core production base for Canon in China [6]. - The factory's operational decline was marked by a significant drop in annual orders from several hundred thousand units to only a few thousand units in recent years, leading to a reduction in workforce from around 6,000 to just over 1,000 employees [7][10]. Employee Compensation and Transition - Employees are reportedly receiving compensation packages that exceed the legal standard, with some receiving around 400,000 yuan, which includes various forms of economic support [4][9]. - Canon has committed to considering employee interests in accordance with local laws and regulations, and is working with local government and labor organizations to facilitate reemployment opportunities [9]. Industry Context - The closure of Canon's factory reflects a broader decline in the laser printer market, with IDC forecasting a 5% decrease in A4 laser printer shipments and a 10% decrease in A3 shipments in China by mid-2025 [10]. - The rise of domestic printer brands and government procurement policies favoring local products have intensified competition for Canon, which has seen its market share in China drop from 16% in 2010 to an expected 42% in 2024 for domestic brands [10]. - Canon's production model in Zhongshan primarily focused on OEM manufacturing, which has resulted in lower profit margins and a reliance on order volume and cost control [10][11]. Strategic Shift - As labor and production costs in the Pearl River Delta region have increased, Canon has shifted its production capacity to Southeast Asia, while focusing on higher-end industries in China, such as smart home appliances and new energy technologies [11]. - Canon's remaining production facilities in China continue to operate normally, with the company aiming to strengthen its market presence and achieve its goal of becoming the number one company in the Canon Group by 2035 [11].