LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--June 25, 2001--Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc., announced today that it has received a "Supplier of the Year'' award for 2000 from Staples Inc. The award recognizes suppliers who show exceptional commitment to driving Staples' business through creative programs, timely or special exclusive purchases, and marketing support. The award was received during a ceremony at Staples' annual global sales meeting and supplier show held recently in Toronto, Canada. "Canon is extremely pleased and honored to be acknowledged by Staples as a 'Supplier of the Year','' said James Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Distributor and Retailer Sales Division, Canon U.S.A. Imaging Systems Group. "We look forward to continuing our mutually successful relationship by delivering the highest quality products and service possible.'' Among the Canon products available from Staples include the company's entire line of market share leading PC Copiers, personal calculators, and the PowerShot S100 digital camera.