Fujifilm Business Innovation announced it will open a Circular Manufacturing Center (CMC) in Laguna, Philippines, to help promote resource circulation in the Asia-Pacific region. The facility, located within Fujifilm Optics Philippines Inc. (FOPH), is set to begin operations in August 2026.
The CMC will focus on producing remanufactured multi-function printers by collecting used machines from across Asia Pacific. These will be disassembled into components, cleaned, and reassembled. The company said the printers can achieve up to 84% parts reuse by weight, and are treated as new products with updated manufacturing dates, product codes, and serial numbers.
“With the establishment of CMC in the Philippines as a new production facility to promote resource circulation in the Asia-Pacific region, Fujifilm Business Innovation accelerates the strengthening of the global production system, the promotion of resource circulation, and the reduction of natural resource input and CO2 emissions,” said Mutsuki Tomono, executive advisor overseeing ESG and corporate sustainability.
FOPH currently manufactures precision imaging equipment, including camera lenses, and has trained skilled personnel who will lead the remanufacturing operations. The company plans to bring Japan’s established remanufacturing processes to the Philippines to ensure stable quality and develop local expertise in resource circulation.
Fujifilm said the Philippines was chosen for its central location in Asia Pacific, which offers logistical and supply chain advantages. The company aims to improve production efficiency starting with the ApeosPort-VII, an award-winning A3 color multi-function printer, as part of its circular economy initiatives.
Fujifilm Business Innovation has followed a recycling policy since 1995, focusing on reducing environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle. It previously opened similar centers in China in 2008 and in the Netherlands in 2024. The company continues to expand its global resource circulation efforts using technologies and expertise developed in Japan.
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