Canon worldwide

Canon was established in 1933 and has grown into a strong brand with a global presence in printing, imaging, medical, and industrial business segments. Ranking at #5 worldwide according to the Reputation Institute (2024) and #100 according to US brand evaluator Interbrand (2023), Canon is one of the great brands of the world. Canon’s powerful R&D is known around the globe. Canon ranked fifth for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2022, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked in the top five for 37 years running.

In 1988, Canon adopted a corporate philosophy pursuing the realization of a sustainable global society: Kyosei. Kyosei conveys Canon’s dedication to seeing all people, regardless of culture, customs, language or race, harmoniously living and working together in happiness into the future.