Canon set to launch multifunction device remanufacturing business in the United States as part of global rollout

TOKYO, March 10, 2026-Canon Inc., Canon U.S.A., and Canon Virginia today announced further expansion of Canon's global multifunction device remanufacturing business with the remanufacturing of one multifunction device series, currently set to begin at Canon Virginia in April of 2026.

Canon currently uses proprietary technologies to remanufacture used multifunction devices to like-new condition before resale in the Japanese and European markets, with remanufacturing taking place at Canon Ecology Industry in Japan and Canon Giessen in Germany. Canon will now be expanding this remanufacturing business by introducing at Canon Virginia the standardized production processes and remanufacturing technologies developed at the two existing plants.

Canon's multifunction devices are designed using a platform-based approach that standardizes core structural elements for each product class. Devices within each product class also share common components, modules, and assembly/disassembly methods. This means different models within the same product class have interchangeable components and modules, as well as standardized assembly procedures and production lines. Quality standards can also be applied, enabling efficient production and consistent quality while also facilitating remanufacturing.

Canon uses operational data from collected used devices to determine whether parts can be reused based on years in service, part replacement history, and print volume. Through this process, lists of parts that need replacement are automatically generated. This helps to maximize parts reuse and streamline remanufacturing.

By standardizing the two remanufacturing processes on a global scale, Canon is well positioned to deliver competitively priced remanufactured multifunction devices. These devices will be remanufactured to provide both high quality and performance, and help with environmental efforts thanks to a parts reuse rate that is estimated to be over 90% per unit.

Canon Virginia will adopt these production processes and collaborate with Canon U.S.A. to officially launch this remanufacturing business in a market expected to see steady demand in the United States.