Canon has recently completed construction of its second DSC (Digital Still Camera) plant in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan. Slated for operation in January 2005, the new facilities consist of a parts-production factory and a distribution center. While the factory will be involved in production of DSC/DVC (Digital Video Camera) components, the distribution center will further strengthen logistic processes.

 

A total of 12.9 billion Yen (US$121.3 million; US$1=106.4 Yen) has been invested in this new site, which has a floor space of 380,000 square meters. Through the new facilities, Cannon is hoping to produce more components in-house and then reduce production cost so as to offer more price-competitive models.

 

The Japanese company will also continue building key component plants and logistic warehouses within the site; construction is scheduled to close by April 2005.