Canon U.S.A. Welcomes Temporary "New Employees"As Approximately 60 Children Celebrate "Take Your Child To Work Day"

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, opened its doors to approximately 60 children, ages 7-11, in honor of “Take Your Child to Work Day” at the new Canon Americas Headquarters. Throughout the day, children participated in various interactive and educational activities that helped assist them with envisioning their future career goals.

Children of employees had the opportunity to visit their parent’s workplace and learn about Canon environmental initiatives, such as practicing the three R’s - reduce, reuse and recycle. In addition, participants learned important business skills by partaking in interactive activities, such as a business card exchange, and also learned about Canon products and technologies, while creating a one-to-two minute commercial using Canon cameras.

“We were excited to give our staff the opportunity to share with their children their work experience and give the children a behind-the-scenes look at the new Canon headquarters,” said Bunji Yano, senior director and general manager, Corporate Communications Division, Canon U.S.A. "The children loved participating in the fun and collaborative activities, while learning about future career options at Canon.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $40 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2012† and is one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2013. In 2012, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers’ Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the ninth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past two years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.


† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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