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End of an era — Canon Korat sends out final shipment
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Canon Ratchasima Factory has officially ended its operations after holding a final shipment ceremony on June 12, 2026, bringing all production at the plant to a complete close.
Key facts
- Images of the final truck leaving the factory, carrying the message “Canon Korat’s final shipment, 100% production line closure”, were shared online and drew emotional reactions from many current and former employees who had once been part
- The move marks the end of one of Nakhon Ratchasima’s important manufacturing bases, after the factory had played a role in Canon’s export production network for more than a decade.
- After Canon Hi-Tech (Thailand) reached cumulative production of 100 million units in 2009, the company expanded its investment and built a new factory in Nakhon Ratchasima.
- The plant officially opened in 2013, with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presiding over the opening ceremony.
- June 12, 2026, therefore marked the official end of Canon Ratchasima Factory’s role after years of producing goods for export markets.
Summary
The move marks the end of one of Nakhon Ratchasima’s important manufacturing bases, after the factory had played a role in Canon’s export production network for more than a decade.
Images of the final truck leaving the factory, carrying the message “Canon Korat’s final shipment, 100% production line closure”, were shared online and drew emotional reactions from many current and former employees who had once been part of the organisation.