canon annual report 2001 fiscal year ended december 31 inc 30 2 shimomaruko 3 chome ohta ku tokyo 146 8501 japan cano n an nual 200 1 corporate profile financial highlights to our shareholders phase ii of the excellent global corporation plan commences in a record setting consolidated sales and income results 4 interview with president fujio mitarai s ceo discusses achievements management strategies date as well challenges ahead 9 topics interest are outlined under themes environment technologies production efficiency philanthropic activities 15 product group summary reports by category on business around world 16 machines copying new digital multifunction devices full color drive strong demand for products 18 computer peripherals releases bold bubble jet printers solidifies its leadership laser beam printer market advances image scanner operations 20 systems multipass facsimile continue leading us soho document grows worldwide 22 cameras strategic
