Canon

Canon is a multinational engineering company headquartered in Tokyo. It is engaged in the optical-mechanical and electronic production of devices for capturing, processing and printing images, as well as the development of solutions in the field of information technology and broadcasting
Canon

Company history
Goro Yoshida
Goro Yoshida
Takeshi Mitarai
The company was founded in 1933, under the leadership of Saburo Uchida and Goro Yoshida, which initially specialized in the production and development of cameras. Two years later the Canon trademark was registered, but it did not become part of the company name until 1947.

Evolution of the logo
1933
1934
1935
1953
1956
Now

Business Segments
Imaging System Division 40,4%
Office Division 50,5 %
Industrial and Other Products Division 11,7 %