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

Canon currently uses proprietary technologies to remanufacture used multifunction devices to function with 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 at Canon Virginia by introducing 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, parts replacement history and print volume. Through this process, lists of parts that need replacement are automatically generated. This helps 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's estimated to be more than 90% per unit.

"This expansion reflects Canon's corporate philosophy of Kyosei — living and working together for the common good — with an initiative designed to support both business growth and environmental responsibility," said Kiyoshi Oka, executive vice president and general manager, Marketing Strategy Unit, Canon U.S.A. Inc. "Bringing remanufacturing to Canon Virginia is an important step in that direction. By standardizing processes and reusing parts, we are aiming to help reduce environmental impact while continuing to provide customers with remanufactured devices that deliver the high‑quality performance they expect from Canon."

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.

In other news, Canon U.S.A. Inc. has announced it has been recognized by Keypoint Intelligence with the 2026 A3 Line of the Year Award, in addition to receiving several 2026 Pick Awards for the uniFLOW Online solution and devices across the imageCLASS X and imageFORCE product portfolios.

"At Canon, we are consistently striving to advance and improve our technologies," said Kiyoshi Oka,  executive vice president and general manager, Marketing Strategy Unit, Canon U.S.A. Inc. "We are incredibly proud to have a number of printers, as well as an innovative cloud-based solution we  offer, recognized with these prestigious awards."

The 2026 A3 Line of the Year Award recognizes multifunction printers which displayed outstanding performance during Keypoint Intelligence's testing across the entire A3 line, highlighting these devices' consistent and excellent ease of use. Keypoint noted that Canon's A3 printer line presents a fresh, broad portfolio with a strong feature set designed to meet the unique needs of hybrid working environments.

Across all tested devices, Keypoint Intelligence analysts noted the consistently strong image quality delivered by Canon's A3 printer line, including clean text and fine lines, bold and consistent solids, and a distinct halftone range.

In addition to the A3 Line of the Year Award, the imageFORCE 6170, imageFORCE C5140 and imageFORCE C5150 printers have also been individually awarded 2026 A3 Pick Awards for their excellent image quality and outstanding performance. Each printer demonstrated solid long-run and short-run print speed test results, with the imageFORCE C5140 and imageFORCE C5150 printers praised for producing bright and sharp business graphics.

Canon has also received 2026 A4 Pick Awards for its imageCLASS X LBP1538C II, imageCLASS X MF1538C II, imageFORCE C1333P and imageFORCE C1333F printers. These four printers were recognized for their impressive image quality, presenting clean lines and sharp graphics, as well as their above-average scan speeds during Keypoint's testing. These attributes can significantly benefit today's hybrid workers and their digitization needs.

Canon's printers across both the A3 and A4 lines were collectively recognized for their strong security offerings, which include features that can help users in their efforts to manage sensitive data and mitigate risk of unauthorized access. Additionally, all awarded printers received praise for their faster-than-average job streams and first-print-out times during Keypoint testing, making these devices highly productive in multiuser environments.

Additionally, uniFLOW Online, a cloud-based print and scan solution Canon offers secured a 2026 Pick Award for its ability to effectively support the needs of the modern hybrid workplace. uniFLOW Online was praised by analysts for its pull printing feature, which is designed to help users protect output in mixed fleets with features such as enforced multifactor authentication and default six-digit PINs, driver-free printing via the uniFLOW Online Virtual Printer App which allows for flexible mobile and email submission, Remote Device Access that helps to reduce the need for on-site support visits and advanced scan workflows with numerous supported scan destinations.

"Our analysts at Keypoint Intelligence were truly impressed by the capabilities of these products," said Rachel Dean, technical editor, Workplace Group, Keypoint Intelligence. "The remarkable output speed and quality of these imageCLASS and imageFORCE printers allows them to meet and exceed the needs of today's work environments, while uniFLOW Online makes it simple for hybrid workplaces to streamline and enhance their workflows. We extend our congratulations to Canon for the well-deserved A3 Line of the Year Award, as well as the numerous Pick Awards."