BWI: Canon's Alok Bharadwaj Takes over as Chairman CII Office Automation & Imaging Division

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Source: Canon
Monday, February 20, 2012 06:50 PM IST (01:20 PM GMT)
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Canon's Alok Bharadwaj Takes over as Chairman CII Office Automation & Imaging Division


New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, February 20, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- Dr. Alok Bharadwaj, Senior Vice President, Canon India, is taking over as Chairman of CII Office Automation & Imaging Industry Division. Dr. Bharadwaj is going to lead this industry forum under the CII banner. OA & Imaging Division comprises of members from IT peripherals, office automation, digital printing & finishing and digital photography industries. The division works to build an environment conducive to the growth of this industry in India, partnering industry and government alike, through advisory and consultative processes.

On his appointment, Dr. Bharadwaj said "In the current stage of India's growth, office automation and imaging products are going to play a vital role in speed, productivity and cost competitiveness. The rapid up-gradation in technology on one hand and wide spread adoption across the nation on the other hand, are making this industry quite sizable valued at over Rs 5000 crore & growing at over 15% per annum. Around one third of the consumption is for government projects. The industry-government collaboration is the key and I am happy to lead the role for its enhancement"

Dr. Bharadwaj's appointment comes 3 months after his appointment as President of MAIT which is IT Hardware industry Association of India. Seventeen

Dr. Bharadwaj further added "Both these positions are key industry level appointments and helps to build healthy growth momentum in the industry at this critical period of economic growth journey of the nation."

As a part of the growth plan for the industry, at large, the focus would be at enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry, through a range of specialized services and global linkages. Led by Dr. Bharadwaj, the industry would address national agenda for all of the industry players, to help bring higher level of growth in the industry, thereby, facilitating and crystalizing common industry agenda

About Canon Inc.

Canon Inc. is a global leader with total revenue of about US$ 37 billion in 2010, in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Its global network now includes 240 companies, employing approximately 170,000 people. Five Technology 'imaging' engines of Optical, Electro photography, Bubble Jet, Semiconductor and Display drive Canon's cutting-edge technology products. Canon is the world leader in office automation and digital imaging technologies. The company is dedicated to the advancement in technology and innovation and commits 10% of its total revenue each year to R&D. Canon is ranked 33rd on the Best Global Brands for the second consecutive year in Business Week's 100 Best Global Brands and amongst top 200 on the Fortune Global 500 in year 2009. Canon has consistently remained as one of the top 3 global companies to have earned the most number of patents over the last decade. Guided by its kyosei philosophy, which focuses on "living and working together for the common good", Canon delivers high performance and user-friendly products and solutions to improve efficiency both in the office and home environment. More information is available on the www.canon.co.in website.

Canon in India

Canon India experienced 50% growth and has achieved revenue of Rs. 1,260 Crores during calendar year 2010. Revenues in 2009 were Rs. 840 Crores, a 26% growth over 2008. Canon focuses on multiple market segments of consumer, B2B, Government & Commercial. Canon's product portfolio extends over a vast variety of copier MFDs, fax-machines, printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, camcorders and multimedia projectors, cable ID printers, semiconductors and card printers.

Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd., a world leader in imaging technologies. Set up in 1997, Canon India markets over 140 comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging. The company today has offices in 7 cities, warehouses in 13 cities across India and employs over 930 people. Canon has approximately 380 primary channel partners 13 National Retail Chain partners, and over 4000 secondary retail points. Oce distributors in India will now be a part of Canon partner network. Canon's service reach extends to over 200 towns with over 200 service Engineers, 4 Master service centres and 34 Canon Care Centers. Canon and Océ products are available with complete service support network.



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