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Canon Takes Number One Position In Nikkei’s 2010 NICES Corporate Ranking
Published Feb 8, 2011
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Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, has achieved the number one position in the 2010 edition of Nikkei Inc’s NICES ranking of Japanese corporations, ahead of Honda, Panasonic and Toshiba.
Developed with Nikkei Research Inc. and Nikkei Digital Media Inc., the Nikkei NICES corporate ranking assesses companies across five different areas: investors, consumers and corporate clients, employees, society and growth potential. Companies can earn up to 200 points in each of these areas, with judges ranking areas such as dividends and market capitalisation in the investor category and environmental activities which are important to society.
Anurag Agrawal, Managing Director, Canon Middle East, "This is a very important milestone that reassures our customers and our partners of Canon's continuing commitment to product and service excellence, in addition to our focus on meeting the expectations of investors, employees and the society at large. Moreover, it will add momentum to our ongoing growth plans in the Middle East market, where Canon's reputation as a critically acclaimed industry leader remains one of the brand's key selling points.
Canon scored a total of 880 out of a possible 1,000 points in the judging taking the top position ahead of Honda and Takeda Pharmaceutical, who achieved scores of 868 and 861 points respectively. Canon took a strong lead in the society category in particular, with high scores in employment and tax payments, social contribution and environmental measures. The company was noted for sustaining its earnings and its growth oriented investments such as the acquisition of Océ.
Other companies that appeared in the NICES top 10 included Shiseido, Panasonic, NTT DoCoMo and Toshiba.
Ryoichi Bamba, President and CEO of Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa, said, “It is gratifying to see Canon at the top of the latest Nikkei corporate rankings. We welcome this high level recognition and view it as a positive milestone on the journey we have embarked upon to make Canon a top 100 global company.
This latest ranking adds to the Interbrand Japan’s Best Global Brands 2010 in which Canon ranked 4th, as well as its annual ranking of the world’s top 100 companies, awarding Canon 33rd position for the second consecutive year.
About Canon Europe:
Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon Inc., represented in 116 countries and employing over 11,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon’s tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multi function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.
Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers’ creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image.
Canon believes that considering the interests of society and the environment is an integral part of good business practice. This is embodied in its corporate philosophy Kyosei ‘To live and work together for the common good’.
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