Incorporated in 1997, Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Canon Singapore Pte.Ltd, a world leader in imaging technologies. Canon today has offices spread across 14 cities in India with an employee strength of over a 1000 people and markets a comprehensive range of over 200 sophisticated and contemporary digital imaging products in the country. These include digital copiers, multi-functional peripherals, fax-machines, inkjet and laser printers, scanners, All-in-ones, digital cameras, digital camcorders, dye sub photo printers and semiconductors, card printers and cable ID printers. Canon has pioneered five technology 'imaging' engines viz: Optical Engine, Electrophotography, Bubble Jet, Semiconductors and Display which drives Canon's cutting-edge technology products. With over 1100 registered patented technologies in Digital Cameras, 2300 in inkjet printers, 5600 in multifunctional printers and more than 200 in scanners, Canon has emerged as one of the leading technology innovators in the digital imaging space worldwide. Canon India forayed into the retail space with the launch of its exclusive brand retail store Canon Image Square (CIS) in 2011. Starting out with 50 stores, Canon added 43 stores in 2012 alone and now owns 130 CIS stores across 65 cities in the country. Canon's unique initiative to tap B, C and D-class cities of the country was instrumental in this regard. Canon India feels responsible towards the society and in order to make a positive and lasting effect Canon adopted the policy of 3E's – Education , Eye care and Environment. To further enhance this Canon has undertaken various projects at the CSR front. The most promising project began named ' ADOPT A VILLAGE' began in 2012 under which Canon adopted its first village named Ferozpur Namak village in Mewat district , Haryana with an aim of improving education , eye care and environment facilities which adds to the holistic development of the village. Canon takes pride in not only bringing quality products to the market; but also contributes to minimizing the environmental burden through effective application of green technologies. Canon focuses on the development of resource conserving products that are smaller, lighter and easy to recycle. In India, Canon takes the responsibility to dispose-off end of life Canon products and other e-waste by sending such waste to a government approved recycling agency. Today, Canon India is certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301. In 2006 and 2010, the company was certified for its "strong commitment to excel" at the CII-EXIM Business Excellence Award. Over the last 17 years of its India growth story, Canon's comprehensive range of the latest digital imaging products supported by a trained sales force across the country has emerged as its key differentiator. Canon India closed 2014 with revenues of Rs. 2,026 crore, which is a 6% growth over 2013. At present, Canon has 550 primary channel partners, 14 National Retail Chain partners, and over 6000 secondary retail points. Canon's service reach extends to over 4000 towns with 19 Canon camera service centres and 41 printer Canon Care Centres. Canon India also has 146 authorized service centers for printers and 180 camera collection points.