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Canon is the world's largest document processing firm with $35 billion total revenue in 2009. For 27 of the last 28 years, Canon has been #1 in total market share coming in at 18.4% in 2009. In addition to being the leader in copiers, color copiers, and laser facsimiles, Canon also manufacturers the number one selling laser printer for Hewlett-Packard in its Virginia facility.
Canon is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America, ranked number one in the office copier product category in Brandweek's Annual Customer Loyalty Survey and ranked number 36 on the BusinessWeek list of Best Global Brands. In 2009, Canon U.S.A., Inc. was named number two in brand loyalty within the Office Copier category by Brand Key's Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, which survey 24,000 adult Americans annually to determine the brands that own a majority stake in customer loyalty. |
Market Share Dominance
Canon dominates the office products industry by being number one in the overall copier market for the twelfth consecutive year and in every speed segment of the black-and-white copier market for the 27th time in the last 28 years. As illustrated, Canon is the number one manufacturer with 18.4% of the total copier market.
Leadership
Canon's overwhelming success is attributed to superior technology, the result of an unprecedented commitment to research and development. In 2009, Canon devoted approximately 9.5% of its Net Sales to R&D, ensuring that research and development efforts continue to grow. Canon's R&D spending exceeded $3.3 billion, which exceeds such spending of many key competitors.
Innovation has been a key ingredient in Canon's success. Canon is one of the most prolific inventors of consumer and professional imaging solutions having in excess of 27,000 U.S. patents in its 70-year history. In 2009, Canon was granted 2,204 patents according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In addition to their commitment to innovation, Canon’s Clean Earth Campaign is a testament to global responsibility. |
Since 1912, Sharp Corporation has continuously opened up new areas of industry with its original products, from the “Ever-Sharp” mechanical pencils from which the company name was derived, to the world’s first LCD electronic calculators, and a host of other products incorporating their state-of-the-art LCD technology.
The environment surrounding the electronics industry is rapidly changing as information technology and network infrastructure advance, along with the acceleration of technological innovation. Sharp is aiming to become a “one-of-a-kind” company that creates 21st century lifestyles with electronics technology.
Sharp Electronics, awarded "Line of the Year" for 2009 from BLI for their multi-functional printer / copier line-up, has become known worldwide for innovation through their vast catalog of electronics products. This commitment to technology and intelligent design has cascaded into their copier and printer series.
Sharp has won numerous awards for its multifunction printers / copiers, enabling efficient workflow and increased productivity. They utilize Sharp's Open Systems Architecture (OSA) platform software to seamlessly combine printing, copying, faxing, and imaging / scanning functions into one user-friendly device.
The organization also demonstrates leadership within the context of global responsibility. Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. is committed to protecting the environment and conserving energy. Their goal is to minimize the environmental impact of products by continually implementing and improving product technologies, designs, and programs aimed at environmental conservation. This is achieved by evaluating each step of the product life cycle from the materials used in the manufacture and packaging of our products to the safe disposal at the end of their product life. |
Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co., established in Montreal, Quebec in 1961, is a wholly owned subsidiary of California-based Hewlett-Packard Co - a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions around the world. HP Canada has an extensive network of dealers and authorized service personnel in Canada and operates 28 offices across the country.
HP Canada delivers solutions for Canadian consumers, enterprises and small to medium businesses. They explore how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. By applying new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology, HP continuously improves the way customers live and work.
HP offers a complete technology product portfolio. They provide infrastructure and business offerings that span from handheld devices to some of the world's most powerful supercomputer installations. They offer consumers a wide range of products and services from digital photography to digital entertainment and from computing to home printing. This comprehensive portfolio helps them match the right products, services and solutions to specific needs.
HP Eco solutions have consistently focused on the environment. Over the last 50 years, HP has led the industry in reducing its impact on the environment. From company car pools in the 1970’s, to worldwide recycling programs and innovative energy-efficient technology, today they continue their commitment to environmental responsibility.. |
In business today, smooth mail center operations must be a given. As an innovative, total solutions provider, Francotyp-Postalia Canada (FP) offers a full range of mail center solutions designed to create seamless mailing systems.
Known for technologically advanced equipment, outstanding customer service and competitive pricing, FP is the country's fastest growing mailing systems vendor. FP’s goal for mail centers is to always help clients work better, faster, and more cost-effectively.
Francotyp-Postalia, founded in 1923, is a pioneer in the mailing industry. With worldwide operations in 85 countries, this German based organization represents one of only three approved manufacturers in the Canadian market for automatic postage systems through Canada Post. The range of products is vast including postage meters, mailing systems, folding / inserting machines, automated folders, electronic post scales, weighing systems, furniture, automatic letter openers and sealers, and addressing software.
Committed to producing environmentally sensitive products, the FP products comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards on the components used in manufacturing. |
For years, the Dahle brand of commercial paper shredders and cutters, manufactured in Germany, has been associated with tried and proven expertise in office equipment. This reputation stems from their unrelenting determination to find intelligent solutions for the modern office. This determination fosters innovative technology and efficient facilities for producing the cutting-edge office tools and equipment they offer. This success story begins with internal processes focused on clients and their office needs.
Dahle is committed to a holistic corporate concept that follows recognized quality management standards in production - certified to ISO 9001:2000. They also meet the ISO 14001:2004 eco-management standard in a continuous process of improving all aspects of environmental protection. Dahle’s goal is to continue leading the development field and making Dahle quality synonymous with innovation and safety. |
Lease Financing Partners
Flexibility is the cornerstone to our financing programs. Private-label leases allow our customers to change their lease contracts as their business changes by upgrading or adding to leases as needs and requirements change.
This flexible program translates into a solution for customers who value concentrating on growth and development and enables them to apply their capital into their business, not office automation equipment. Businesses can stay on the cutting edge of office automation technology, instead of riding product cycles into obsolescence.
Our financing products, in partnership with selected funders, provide operating leases, cost-per-copy programs and lease-to-own solutions. We’ll structure your agreement to meet the demands of your business and financial environment. |
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