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At drupa 2024 (Messe D\u00fcsseldorf, 28 May \u2013 7 June 2024, Hall 8a) under the theme \u2018The Power to Move<\/em>\u2019, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com<\/a>) is highlighting key partnerships and initiatives that demonstrate the power of collaboration to drive positive change and create experiences that enrich lives and businesses. In line with its Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, Canon is partnering with a number of businesses and charities and will donate 20,000 books produced during drupa to a variety of causes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Across the stand, visitors can see many of Canon\u2019s key collaboration activities, including:<\/p>\n

World Unseen<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the centre of the Canon stand is \u2018The Core\u2019, offering visitors an immersive, multi-sensory exploration of print\u2019s emotional impact and how technology and expertise converge to create imaging experiences that can enrich lives and businesses. The Core brings to life Canon\u2019s \u2018World Unseen\u2019 (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3KqYO5x<\/a>) initiative with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and invites visitors to experience images, shot by renowned photographers, in a unique and inclusive way (see separate press release<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Printworks B2B partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u2018Printworks\u2019 area of the Canon stand is about \u2018People, Planet and What\u2019s Possible\u2019. Visitors can gain inspiration from exploring the various strategies Canon customers have adopted for successful sustainable growth with projects such as \u2018Creative Futures\u2019 (see separate press release<\/em>). This annual project sees Canon collaborating with \u2018The Drum\u2019, a global publisher for the marketing and media industries, and other selected expert industry partners. UK-based start-ups are invited to compete for the opportunity to accelerate their marketing through an individualised, omni-channel strategy and print campaign. This year\u2019s winner, Bower Collective, a provider of natural household and personal care products in reusable packaging, has its products and story on display on the Canon drupa stand.<\/p>\n

Another initiative within Printworks is Publishing 2030 Accelerator which is focused on bringing about meaningful global progress on sustainability in publishing. Visitors will learn more about Canon\u2019s collaboration with this publishing industry initiative, born out of Canon\u2019s Future Book Forum community, and how Canon is playing an active role in scoping out the conditions for success for a Distributed Printing Network, which could propel the whole industry forward and slash the carbon footprint of every book sold.<\/p>\n

Partnerships for good<\/strong><\/p>\n

Printworks will also present information about a number of charitable partners that Canon is supporting through the donation of around 20,000 books. These include the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter, which helps children with a reading list to familiarise themselves with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n

Lucy Swanston, the founder of UK literacy charity \u2018Topic Heroes\u2019, an online book service helping children to enjoy and learn writing, will also be on the Canon stand to raise awareness of this important mission. The charity gives children the chance to write their own stories and submit these via the Topic Heroes\u2019 website. The manuscripts are then digitally printed on demand and the children are presented with a physical copy of the book containing their story. Additional copies are also then given to their school to be read by their peers. Thanks to charitable donations, Topic Heroes is able to support schools and children in lower income areas of the UK by offering this service free of charge. Supported by the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, Canon and finishing partner Meccanotecnica will donate 1,000 Topic Hero books to Ukrainian children in need of educational materials.<\/p>\n

In line with Canon\u2019s goal to minimise the environmental footprint of its exhibition participation, around 10,000 postcards, posters and brochures printed on the Canon stand during drupa will also be donated to German non-governmental organisations.<\/p>\n

As part of its commitment to making the arts more accessible, Canon will also be showing its support for the inclusive choir, The White Hands Chorus Nippon (WHCN) (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/4bZsByt<\/a>). The choir, founded by Artistic Director Erika Colon, brings together children with and without physical disabilities, with deaf members conveying sound and emotion through sign language, movement and facial expression. Images from the chorus\u2019s visual interpretation of \u201cOde an die Freude\/Ode to Joy\u201d from Beethoven\u2019s 9th Symphony, as well as some of the white gloves and Canon technologies used in the event, are on display on the Canon stand alongside further information about the initiative.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Kolloczek,\u00a0Senior Director, Marketing&Innovation, Production Printing,\u00a0Canon EMEA<\/strong>, <\/strong>comments: \u201cImages, literature and music enrich lives and we believe that these experiences should be accessible to everyone. Canon has and supports a range of initiatives aimed at fulfilling this ambition and we\u2019re proud to showcase and raise awareness of these causes on our stand at drupa 2024. They are all examples of how we live our corporate philosophy of Kyosei \u2013 living and working together for the common good. Through a range of partnerships, we\u2019re working to inspire positive changes for the broader print sector and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information around these and other initiatives supported by Canon Central and North Africa, speak with our experts on the Canon stand in Hall 8a at this year\u2019s drupa 2024, or visit Canon at https:\/\/Canon-CNA.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).<\/p>\n

Media enquiries, please contact:<\/strong>
\nCanon Central and North Africa
\nMai Youssef
\ne. Mai.youssef@canon-me.com<\/a><\/p>\n

APO Group \u2013 PR Agency
\nRania ElRafie
\ne. Rania.ElRafie@apo-opa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About Canon Central and North Africa:<\/strong>
\nCanon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com<\/a>) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon\u2019s business within the Africa region \u2013 by strengthening Canon\u2019s in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon\u2019s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market.<\/p>\n

Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa\u2019s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.<\/p>\n

Canon\u2019s corporate philosophy is Kyosei (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3yLA5WZ<\/a>)\u2013 \u2018living and working together for the common good\u2019. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon\u2019s products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible \u2013 helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better.<\/p>\n

For more information: www.Canon-CNA.com<\/a><\/p>

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