In a glittering celebration of partnership and performance, Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s sole authorized distributor for Canon for over 51 years, hosted the Canon Metropolitan Partner Awards Night 2024/25, an event that stood as both recognition of excellence and a reaffirmation of leadership in Sri Lanka’s printer hardware industry. The evening was graced by the presence of Mr. Umeto Hiroki, Senior Manager, Canon Regional PSD Area Marketing, Canon Singapore Private Limited, and Mr. Ivor Maharoof, Deputy Chairman, Metropolitan Technologies Private Limited, alongside Mr. Ali Asgar Roshanali, Director / CEO, Metropolitan Technologies Private Limited. Together, their presence underscored the enduring partnership between Canon and Metropolitan, one that continues to drive innovation, growth, and excellence across the nation.

In his address, Mr. Umeto Hiroki proudly announced that Canon, through Metropolitan, achieved an impressive 61% market share in Sri Lanka’s printer hardware industry during 2024, reaffirming the brand’s market dominance and the strength of its dealer network. He commended Metropolitan and its partners for their commitment to Canon’s global standards of performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Speaking on behalf of Metropolitan Technologies, Mr. Ali Asgar Roshanali extended appreciation to Canon and the dealer community for their steadfast partnership and contribution to the brand’s success. He emphasized Metropolitan’s continuous focus on empowering dealers, enhancing customer experience, and introducing world-class products tailored to Sri Lanka’s evolving business landscape. A total of 27 awards were presented during the evening, recognizing outstanding dealer partners for their achievements in sales growth, service excellence, and brand commitment. Each accolade celebrated not just performance, but the shared vision that has sustained Canon’s leadership in Sri Lanka for over five decades.

The evening also witnessed the introduction of Canon’s MAXIFY GX7070, a high-performance 4-in-1 MegaTank printer strategically positioned for SMEs and corporates alike. Engineered for productivity and reliability, the GX7070 features pigment-based ink technology that delivers waterproof, smudge-resistant prints, ensuring professional-grade quality for business documentation and high-volume workflows. It stands as a symbol of Canon’s ongoing drive to innovate and add tangible value to modern enterprises. More than a celebration, the Canon Metropolitan Partner Awards Night 24/25 was a tribute to 51 years of partnership, trust, and progress, as Canon and Metropolitan continue to lead Sri Lanka’s printer hardware industry into a new era of innovation and excellence. Canon products are available at Metropolitan MCentre branches, at authorized dealer points islandwide and online at https://mcentre.lk/.