Canon Business Machines Philippines (CBMP) will shut down its laser printer manufacturing plant in Batangas by June, ending Canon’s last manufacturing operation in the Philippines and potentially affecting around 1,400 workers.
The news was first reported by Guangdong, China-based printing and imaging news website RTMWorld.
The company cited declining global demand for office laser printers, changing work habits, and the continued shift toward digital workflows as factors behind the closure.
The move comes as Canon continues to scale back its laser printer manufacturing operations worldwide. The company had previously exited laser printer production in China, with the latest closure in the Philippines seen as part of a broader restructuring of its laser printer business.
Despite remaining one of Canon’s major product categories alongside office multifunction devices and cameras, the laser printer segment has been under pressure in recent years. In its latest annual report, Canon said laser printer sales fell 4.6% year-on-year, citing weak demand particularly in Europe and China.
The company said the overall printing market is mature and expected to decline gradually over time.
Canon has been shifting its focus toward inkjet printers, digital commercial printing, industrial solutions, and cloud-connected office services.
Recent company reports also pointed to plans to expand production of high-capacity inkjet printers, while references to laser printer operations have become more limited.
Canon clarified that the closure only affects CBMP and will not impact the operations of Canon Marketing Philippines, which handles sales, marketing, and customer support in the country.
The company said Canon Marketing Philippines will continue operating normally despite the manufacturing shutdown.
