Kenji Kobayashi, managing director of Canon Australia says by appointing Océ, Canon now offers print professionals the combination of advanced digital colour technology and world-class expertise, service and support.

He says, “By combining the strengths of both organisations, we create one of the industry’s most comprehensive product lines and will drive innovation through expanded research and development capabilities.”

The announcement follows Canon becoming the majority shareholder in Océ, acquiring 85 per cent of shares in March this year. Since the acquisition both Canon and Océ have been working to identify opportunities to capitalise on the strengths of both organisations. In Australia Canon and Océ will continue to trade as separate entities.

Commenting on the partnership, Simon Wheeler, managing director of Océ Australia says, “This partnership gives Océ world class technology from Canon and as such allows us to support our customers better. We are very excited about the opportunities it presents.”

According to Canon, the announcement follows CSG, one of Australia’s leading print and IT services businesses, also becoming a CPC Business Partner and demonstrates Canon’s commitment to significantly expanding its coverage in the marketplace increasing the market’s access to its products.

Cannon outlines that this approach is in line with its successful global open channel strategy that has seen the company take an enviable leadership position internationally.

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