突发公告！日本巨头中国工厂停产，曾经员工上万人

Core Viewpoint - Canon's printer factory in Zhongshan has ceased operations due to severe market challenges, including a shrinking laser printer market and increased competition from domestic brands [4][6]. Group 1: Company Operations - Canon (Zhongshan) Office Equipment Co., Ltd. announced the suspension of production on November 21, 2023, citing ongoing operational difficulties due to drastic market changes [4]. - The factory has been a significant player in laser printer production since its establishment in June 2001, with a cumulative production of 110 million laser printers by April 2022 and an industrial output value of nearly 3.2 billion yuan in 2022 [4]. - Employee numbers at the Zhongshan factory have significantly decreased from 3,372 in 2022 to approximately 1,400 by September 2025 [5]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The A4 laser printer shipment volume in China is projected to decline by 5% year-on-year to 3.177 million units in the first half of 2025, while A3 laser printer shipments are expected to drop by 10% to 272,000 units [4]. - Domestic brands have increased their market share in the A4 laser printer segment from 16% in 2010 to 42% in 2024, while Canon's market share in China is only 6.4% despite holding a 22.9% share globally [4]. - Increased competition and rising labor costs in Zhongshan have contributed to Canon's decision to shift some production capacity to Southeast Asia [6].