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Xerox Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Xerox Corporation. Established in 1953 as The Haloid Company of Canada Limited, the name was changed to Xerox of Canada Limited in 1961 and to Xerox Canada Inc. in 1980.
Xerox started the office copying revolution with the introduction of the 914 copier in 1959. The Xerox 914 was introduced in Canada in 1960, and branch operations were Xerox started the office copying revolution with the introduction of the 914 copier in 1959. The Xerox 914 was introduced in Canada in 1960, and branch operations were established in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. By 1963, there were additional offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Quebec City.
During the 1970s the decision was made to increase the Canadian content of the Xerox product line in Canada. A three-part Canadian Value Added program was established to manufacture photocopying equipment, to conduct research and to procure parts and components from Canadian suppliers for Xerox companies around the world.
In 1972, Xerox Canada ceased being a part of U.S. operations and became a member of the international group within Xerox Corporation.
The first photocopier manufactured in Canada came off the Xerox Canada production line in January 1974. Later that year, the Xerox Research Centre of Canada opened its doors in Mississauga, Ontario.
Throughout this time, Xerox Canada has won numerous awards recognizing the company's corporate culture, diversity and employment practices. For a full list of Xerox corporate awards and executive recognitions, please visit here.
Canadian revenues in 2008 were $1.2 billion, while net income was at $84 million. Employee count at the end of 2008 was 3,800. |
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