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December 17, 2008

Notice regarding delay in construction, start of operation of Nagasaki Canon

TOKYO, December 17, 2008—Canon Inc. announced today that it would delay the construction and start of operation of Nagasaki Canon Inc., the manufacturing base in Higashi Sonogi-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture, established in July this year.

JAPAN

December 1, 2008

Canon Inc. establishes Canon Institute for Global Studies and Canon Foundation

TOKYO, December 1, 2008—Canon Inc. today announced the establishment of the Canon Institute for Global Studies and the Canon Foundation with the aim of contributing to the development of Japan and the rest of the world. The establishment of the two foundations commemorate Canon's 70th anniversary in 2007 and coincide with new laws related to incorporated associations and foundations that went into effect today in Japan.

JAPAN

November 26, 2008

Canon develops flat-panel X-ray detector for fluoroscopy with plans for future commercial release

TOKYO, November 26, 2008—Canon Inc. announced today plans to enter the medical fluoroscopic device market with the development of a new portable flat-panel DR (digital radiography) system capable of both viewing dynamic and capturing static X-ray images.

JAPAN

November 17, 2008

Notice regarding delay in construction, start of operation of Hita Canon Materials

TOKYO, November 17, 2008—Canon Inc. announced today that it would delay by approximately six months the construction and start of operation of Hita Canon Materials Inc., the manufacturing base in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, established in June this year. Construction is now scheduled to begin in June 2009 with operation to begin in March 2010.

JAPAN

October 10, 2008

Canon, Toray develop bio-based plastic with world's highest level of flame retardance for use in multifunction office systems

TOKYO, October 10, 2008—Canon Inc. and Toray Industries, Inc. announced today the successful development of a bio-based plastic that achieves the world's highest level of flame retardance.*1 The new bio-based plastic, which includes more than 25% (by weight) a plant-derived component, will be used in exterior plastic parts for Canon multifunction office systems to be launched beginning next year.

JAPAN

September 17, 2008

Canon announces new anti-reflective lens coating technology

TOKYO, September 17, 2008—Canon Inc. today announced the development of Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC), a new coating technology for camera lenses that minimizes ghosting and flare caused by reflected light. SWC is used in Canon's concurrently announced large-diameter, wide-angle EF24mm F/1.4L II USM lens for EOS-series SLR cameras.

JAPAN

September 5, 2008

Canon Taiwan to boost lens production capability

TOKYO, September 5, 2008—Canon Inc. announced today plans to construct new production facilities on the premises of Canon Inc., Taiwan with the aim of expanding production of interchangeable EF lenses for single-lens reflex cameras.

JAPAN

August 29, 2008

Canon products recognized in Europe with prestigious EISA awards

TOKYO, August 29, 2008—The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe's premier consumer technology awards association, recognized three Canon products with prestigious "Best Product" awards: the Canon EOS 1000D (EOS Rebel XS in other regions) as European Consumer Camera 2008-2009; the Canon HV30 (VIXIA HV30) as European HD Camcorder 2008-2009; and the Canon SELPHY ES2 as European Mini Photo Printer 2008-2009.

JAPAN

August 19, 2008

Canon celebrates shipping 100 millionth compact digital camera

TOKYO, August 19, 2008—Canon Inc. today announced that it has reached a new milestone by shipping its 100 millionth compact digital camera.

JAPAN

July 7, 2008

Notice regarding the establishment of new Canon
digital camera manufacturing subsidiary in Nagasaki

TOKYO, July 7, 2008—Canon Inc. announced today plans to newly establish Nagasaki Canon Inc., a manufacturing base in Higashi Sonogi-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture, to boost production of digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras and compact digital cameras.

JAPAN

June 18, 2008

Canon Supports Relief Efforts in Wake of Northern Japan Earthquake

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the powerful Iwate-Miyagi Inland Earthquake, which struck northern Japan on June 14.

JAPAN

May 29, 2008

Notice regarding the establishment of Hita Canon Materials

TOKYO, May 29, 2008—Canon Inc. announced today plans to newly establish Hita Canon Materials Inc., a manufacturing base in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, to boost production of key parts for toner cartridges and promote community-based business operations. The decision reflects a revision to the plans announced in November 2007 regarding the construction of the Oita Canon Materials Inc. Hita Plant.

JAPAN

May 28, 2008

Production of high-resolution replicas of Golden Pavilion partition paintings gets underway

TOKYO, May 28, 2008—Canon Inc., in partnership with the Kyoto International Culture Foundation, announced today the selection of 18th century paintings on the partitions in the Ooshoin Room of Kyoto's Rokuon-ji Temple (also known as Kinkaku-ji Temple, or the Golden Pavilion) as the latest undertaking of the Tsuzuri Project,*1 a cooperative initiative that aims to preserve and pass on Japanese cultural assets to future generations using the latest digital technologies. Preparations are currently underway to produce high-resolution replicas of the artwork, which are scheduled for public display in autumn 2010.

JAPAN

May 20, 2008

Canon announces development of own LCOS reflective LCD panels

TOKYO, May 20, 2008—Canon Inc. today announced that the company has developed its own LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) reflective LCD panels, a key device used in multimedia projectors.

JAPAN

May 14, 2008

Canon Aids Earthquake Relief Efforts in Sichuan Province, China

On May 12, a powerful earthquake struck central China's Sichuan Province, resulting in extensive devastation throughout the region. We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to the victims and their families. While we realize that the road to recovery will be difficult and take time, we hope that the region will soon be able to begin the rebuilding and healing process.

JAPAN

May 9, 2008

Canon Contributes to Relief Following Cyclone in Myanmar

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the cyclone that struck Myanmar on May 3.

JAPAN

May 8, 2008

Four Canon products win top awards in Europe

TOKYO, May 8, 2008—Four Canon products were recognized with "Best Product 2008" awards by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), representing 30 photography and imaging magazines across 13 European countries.

JAPAN

April 23, 2008

Canon celebrates production of 40 million EF lenses

TOKYO, April 23, 2008—Canon Inc. today announced the achievement of a new lens-production milestone as production of the company's EF lenses passed the 40-million mark.

JAPAN

February 27, 2008

Conclusion of Formal Contract Between Hitachi and Canon Related to Comprehensive LCD Panel Business Alliance

TOKYO, February 27, 2008—Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") and Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ / TSE: 7751, "Canon") today announced the conclusion of a formal contract related to a comprehensive liquid crystal display (LCD) panel business alliance. This follows the signing of a basic agreement among Hitachi, Canon and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC / TSE: 6752, "Matsushita") regarding this alliance on December 25, 2007. Hitachi and Matsushita announced a formal contract on February 15 concerning the same comprehensive alliance.

JAPAN

February 13, 2008

Canon to showcase fusion of large-format printing and design at the Milano Salone global design festival —NEOREAL: The Design World Created by Canon—

TOKYO, February 13, 2008— Canon Inc. will participate this year for the first time in the Milano Salone,*1 one of the world's largest design festivals, held annually in Milan, Italy. Under the theme of NEOREAL, Canon will present a design exhibition that brings together the latest large-format printing technology and Japanese creative talent.

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