Lake Success, N.Y., November 26, 2007 � Extending its support for professional golf, Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has renewed its marketing partnership with the PGA TOUR through 2010. As part of the partnership agreement, Canon continues as "The Official Copier, Facsimile, MFP, Printer, Scanner, Camera and Binocular of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour."
"The PGA TOUR is a leading name in golf, and Canon is the leading brand in the digital imaging world. The combination of the two organizations has grown into a great partnership over the years," said William Reed, senior vice president and general manager, Corporate Communications, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "With this new agreement, we look forward to building upon our relationship, and working with the PGA TOUR to promote its events and commitment to the game of golf."
Canon will continue to leverage the relationship through client entertainment at tournaments by utilizing player endorsements for outings and appearances and by advertising on PGATOUR.com and other PGA TOUR media platforms.
"Canon has been a valued, long-term partner of the PGA TOUR, and we are pleased to continue our relationship," said Tom Wade, chief marketing officer, PGA TOUR. "Canon products will continue to play an integral role in tournament business operations on the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour."
Canon and Golf
Canon has been a proud supporter of amateur and professional golf for years. In addition to the PGA TOUR, which Canon has been a marketing partner with since 1999, Canon has long-standing relationships with the Metropolitan Golf Association, the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA). The Company has also been the title sponsor for the Canon Cup, the leading junior golf match play team competition, since 1990. Also, each season Canon sponsors a number of PGA Tour, Champions Tour and LPGA Professionals.
About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. The mission of the PGA TOUR is to expand domestically and internationally player financial benefits while maintaining its commitment to the integrity of the game. In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, PGA TOUR events generate revenue for charitable causes in their community. For additional information, please visit www.pgatour.com.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2006�, with global revenues of $34.9 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.
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