Canon Business Solutions Expands to Denver Area; A Subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. and a Leader in Document Imaging Systems.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2001

Canon Business Solutions - Central, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. and a regional leader in document imaging systems, will have a Grand Opening Celebration in the Denver, Colorado, area on Friday, March 9.

The new office, which was established last October and is known as Canon Business Solutions, is located at 7002 South Revere Parkway, Suite 80, in Englewood, Colorado.

"We are very excited about Canon's expansion to Colorado, and we are providing the business solutions that are demanded in the Denver area," said Emily Reynolds, president, Canon Business Solutions - Central, Inc. "With our focus on the customer, we continue to find ways to enhance a company's critical success factors by providing the right combination of products, people and services. With Canon technology and our customized approach to providing solutions for business and government offices, we will strengthen Canon's position in this marketplace."

Canon Business Solutions - Central, Inc., is headquartered in Schaumbug, Illinois, and has offices in Chicago, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Crestwood, Illinois as well as the new location in Denver, Colorado. Canon Business Solutions provides clients with digital network printing, color and black and white copying, duplicating, faxing and large format printing along with business services consultation and outsourcing.

"Canon's decision to go direct with more branch operations tells customers that we are here for them now and will continue to be here in the future with products that will help them successfully compete in this aggressive business climate," said Blair Malinski, general manager, Canon Business Solutions in Colorado. "With committed service and leading business products, Canon Business Solutions will establish a leadership position in the digital office arena in Colorado."

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon, Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), provides professional and consumer imaging solutions that give people the Know How to access the latest technology. The company's comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital and analog copiers (color and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems, and facsimile machines; camcorders, cameras and lenses; and semiconductor, broadcast and medical equipment. Canon employs 12,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

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