Canon Will Not Relocate ImageRUNNER Printer Factory from Thailand Despite 19% US Tariffs.

toner · 2025-08-18T10:32:34-04:00

Canon Stays Committed to Thai Factory Despite U.S. Tariffs. Canon has confirmed it will not relocate its ImageRUNNER printer production from Thailand, despite facing a 19% U.S. import tariff. The company's Prachin Buri factory, which produces 90% of Canon’s global multi-function devices, remains central to its global manufacturing strategy. President Makoto Nakamura cited the plant’s high-quality output, skilled local workforce, and cost efficiency as key reasons for staying. “This is acceptable,” Nakamura said of the tariffs, adding that Thailand’s production quality outweighs the added cost. The factory recently launched the AI-powered “imageFORCE” series, reflecting Canon’s focus on innovation and sustainability. Around 30% of the materials used in production are recycled, and the factory serves diverse markets—shipping to Europe, the U.S., Asia, and beyond. Canon is also promoting its products under a “Made in Thailand” campaign, aiming to win support from both business and government sectors. In the face of global trade tensions, Canon’s move signals strong confidence in Thailand as a long-term manufacturing base.

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Canon Stays Committed to Thai Factory Despite U.S. Tariffs.
Canon has confirmed it will not relocate its ImageRUNNER printer production from Thailand, despite facing a 19% U.S. import tariff. The company’s Prachin Buri factory, which produces 90% of Canon’s global multi-function devices, remains central to its global manufacturing strategy.

President Makoto Nakamura cited the plant’s high-quality output, skilled local workforce, and cost efficiency as key reasons for staying. “This is acceptable,” Nakamura said of the tariffs, adding that Thailand’s production quality outweighs the added cost.

The factory recently launched the AI-powered “imageFORCE” series, reflecting Canon’s focus on innovation and sustainability. Around 30% of the materials used in production are recycled, and the factory serves diverse markets—shipping to Europe, the U.S., Asia, and beyond.

Canon is also promoting its products under a “Made in Thailand” campaign, aiming to win support from both business and government sectors. In the face of global trade tensions, Canon’s move signals strong confidence in Thailand as a long-term manufacturing base.
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