{ "schemaVersion": "1.4.0", "language": "en", "slug": "panasonic", "brandKey": "panasonic", "canonicalName": "Panasonic", "canonicalUrl": "https://worldbrand.ai/brand-wiki/panasonic", "jsonUrl": "https://worldbrand.ai/brand-wiki/panasonic/json", "markdownUrl": "https://worldbrand.ai/brand-wiki/panasonic/md", "name": "Panasonic", "oneLiner": "A Japanese global technology brand spanning consumer electronics, appliances, batteries, automotive systems, and industrial solutions.\n\nNational was a historic Japanese consumer and industrial-appliance brand used by Matsushita Electric Industrial and later Panasonic Corporation.\n\nJapanese multinational electronics corporation 1935-2008, later renamed Panasonic Corporation.", "summary": "Panasonic is a Japanese technology brand whose origins date to 1918, when Kōnosuke Matsushita established a small electrical-products business in Osaka. It initially made duplex lamp sockets and then expanded into lamps, bicycle lighting, radios, appliances, audio equipment, televisions, cameras, computers, batteries, and industrial systems. The enterprise was incorporated as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. in 1935 and developed a large manufacturing and distribution network in Japan and overseas.\n\nThe brand’s international identity evolved over several decades. Matsushita used National for many Japanese and international products, while Panasonic was introduced for overseas audio products in the 1950s because the National name was unavailable in some markets. Panasonic later became the group’s principal worldwide consumer-facing name. The company also maintained specialist brands, most notably Technics for high-fidelity audio, and for a period operated or acquired businesses associated with Quasar, Sanyo, and other names. In 2003 it announced Panasonic as its global brand and adopted the “ideas for life” positioning; in 2008 the corporate name changed from Matsushita Electric Industrial to Panasonic Corporation. The National name was subsequently phased out on most products.\n\nPanasonic became one of the world’s largest consumer-electronics manufacturers during the second half of the twentieth century. Its product history includes black-and-white and color televisions, refrigerators, rice cookers, microwave ovens, air-conditioning equipment, video recorders, stereo systems, turntables, portable computers, digital cameras, and televisions sold under the VIERA name. Technics audio products and Lumix digital cameras became important specialist offerings. Panasonic also participated in major technology transitions, including VHS video, plasma television, optical media, digital imaging, rechargeable batteries, and lithium-ion automotive cells.\n\nThe company broadened beyond household electronics through businesses in batteries, automotive components, avionics, factory automation, building systems, housing and renovation, security, and professional imaging. It acquired Sanyo in 2009, strengthening its battery and appliance capabilities, although subsequent restructuring reduced or transferred some businesses. Panasonic exited several unprofitable consumer categories, including plasma televisions and much of its traditional television manufacturing, while increasing its emphasis on business-to-business systems and energy technology.\n\nIn April 2022, the former Panasonic Corporation became Panasonic Holdings Corporation, and operating divisions were reorganized into subsidiaries. The Panasonic Corporation name was retained by the Lifestyle Updates business, while the broader group adopted a holding-company structure. Panasonic remains an active international brand, with consumer products sold alongside professional, industrial, automotive, and energy solutions. Its current public positioning is expressed through the “A Better Life, A Better World” tagline.\n\nNational was a Japanese electronics and appliance brand created by the electric company founded by Konosuke Matsushita, the business that later became Panasonic Corporation. The name was chosen for Matsushita's battery-powered bicycle lamps, reflecting the ambition that the products would become useful throughout Japan. It subsequently became one of the earliest widely recognized Japanese electronics brands and was closely associated with Matsushita's domestic-market identity.\n\nFor much of the twentieth century, National served as Matsushita's principal consumer brand in Japan. Its portfolio covered household appliances, personal appliances, audio and video equipment, lighting-related products, kitchen equipment, and selected industrial appliances. In Asian markets the name became particularly associated with practical, durable domestic products, including rice cookers and other kitchen appliances. National bicycles were also sold internationally, including in the United States under the Panasonic name rather than National.\n\nThe brand's role changed as Matsushita built global recognition for Panasonic. After Panasonic's international expansion, audiovisual products were increasingly sold under Panasonic and Technics. The National name was discontinued for audiovisual products in Europe after 1980 and in Australia and New Zealand after 1988. In Japan, the National and Panasonic names were combined in the form National Panasonic in 1988, although National continued to identify many non-audiovisual products for a longer period because of its strong domestic recognition.\n\nMatsushita did not officially use National in the United States because the name was already associated there with National Cash Register. A limited appearance of National-branded rice cookers, meat grinders, and other small kitchen appliances occurred in the United States in 2003, including products imported for Asian-American markets. Across Asia, however, the brand remained visible until Panasonic began a broader unification strategy. National products were gradually rebranded as Panasonic from 2004, making the transition particularly significant in the brand's remaining Asian markets.\n\nThe final stage of the transition occurred in Japan. On October 1, 2008, Matsushita Electric Industrial changed its corporate name to Panasonic Corporation and moved remaining National-branded non-audiovisual products, mainly household appliances and white goods, into the Panasonic brand. National is therefore no longer an active standalone consumer brand, but it remains historically important in Japan and Asia as the predecessor identity behind a large part of Panasonic's appliance business. Its legacy also includes distinctive marketing such as the National Kid television series, celebrity advertising with ABBA and Pink Lady, and a well-known Japanese television campaign featuring the cat Chatran, also known as Milo.\n\nMatsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. was a Japanese multinational electronics corporation founded in 1935 and headquartered in Osaka. In 2008, it was renamed Panasonic Corporation.", "aliases": [ "松下电器", "National Panasonic", "Technics", "Panasonic Corporation", "パナソニック", "National", "Matsushita", "Matsushita Electric", "Matsushita Electric Industrial", "Panasonic Beauty", "Panasonic Austria", "Panasonic AT", "Panasonic Australia Site", "Panasonic AU", "Panasonic Belgium", "Panasonic BE", "Panasonic Japan", "Panasonic Japan Co", "Panasonic Britain", "Panasonic Deutschland", "Panasonic DE", "Panasonic France Site", "Panasonic FR", "Panasonic Switzerland", "Panasonic CH", "Panasonic Czechia", "Panasonic CZ", "Panasonic Denmark", "Panasonic DK", "Panasonic Espana", "Panasonic ES", "Panasonic Finland", "Panasonic FI", "Panasonic Greece", "Panasonic GR", "Panasonic Hungary", "Panasonic HU", "Panasonic Italia", "Panasonic IT", "Panasonic Nederland", "Panasonic NL", "Panasonic Norway", "Panasonic NO", "Panasonic Poland", "Panasonic PL", "Panasonic Portugal", "Panasonic PT", "Panasonic Sweden", "Panasonic SE", "Panasonic/松下", "Panasonic Holdings Corporation", "Panasonic 松下", "ナショナル", "Nashonaru", "National Food Corporation", "National Food", "National Lighting Company", "Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.", "パナソニックホールディングス株式会社", "パナソニックホールディングス", "Panasonic Holdings", "Panasonic Holdings Co., Ltd.", "松下电器产业株式会社" ], "entityType": "corporate_brand", "l1Slug": "consumer-discretionary", "l1": "Consumer Discretionary", "l2Slug": "consumer-durables", "l2": "Consumer Durables & Apparel", "l3Slug": "household-durables", "l3": "Household Durables", "l4Slug": "consumer-electronics-brands", "l4": "Consumer Electronics Brands", "country": "Japan", "headquarters": "Kadoma, Osaka, Japan", "operatingMarkets": [ "Japan", "North America", "Europe", "Asia-Pacific", "Latin America", "Middle East", "Africa", "China", "Southeast Asia", "Other international markets", "Global", "Austria", "Australia", "Belgium", "United Kingdom", "Germany", "France", "Switzerland", "Czech Republic", "Denmark", "Spain", "Finland", "Greece", "Hungary", "Italy", "Netherlands", "Norway", "Poland", "Portugal", "Sweden", "Middle East and Africa", "East Asia", "New Zealand", "Brazil", "Saudi Arabia", "Worldwide" ], "foundedYear": 1918, "founder": "Kōnosuke Matsushita", "website": "https://www.panasonic.com", "websiteHost": "panasonic.com", "parentCompany": "Panasonic Holdings Corporation", "owner": "Panasonic Holdings Corporation", "groupOrHouse": "Panasonic Group", "listedStatus": "public", "ticker": "6752.T", "status": "active", "enrichmentStatus": "wiki_ok", "typicalProducts": [ "Televisions", "Digital cameras and camcorders", "Audio equipment and headphones", "Home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, and kitchen equipment", "Air conditioners and indoor-air-quality products", "Batteries", "Rechargeable cells", "Automotive systems", "Avionics systems", "Industrial equipment, components, and business solutions", "Building and security systems", "Professional imaging 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"Panasonic household appliances", "Panasonic rechargeable batteries and energy technologies", "Panasonic Automotive Systems solutions", "Blue Yonder digital supply-chain software", "National rice cookers", "National household and white-goods appliances", "National kerosene heaters", "National air conditioners", "National Pepper portable transistor radios", "National bicycles", "Panasonic Viera televisions", "Panasonic Lumix cameras", "Eneloop rechargeable batteries", "Panasonic Energy cylindrical lithium-ion batteries", "Panasonic Connect professional systems" ], "positioning": "A diversified Japanese technology group combining a globally recognized consumer-electronics heritage with industrial technology, energy, mobility, housing, professional systems and enterprise-software businesses.\n\nA trusted, practical Japanese appliance and electronics brand emphasizing broad household utility, engineering reliability, and accessibility. In its later years, National functioned primarily as Panasonic's historically established domestic Japanese appliance identity before being unified under the Panasonic name.", "sameAs": [ "https://www.panasonic.com" ], "claimStatus": "unverified", "wikiVerified": false, "updatedAt": "2026-11-03T13:07:14.317Z", "generatedAt": "2026-08-21T22:09:07.953Z", "executives": [ { "name": "Hajime Tamaki", "title": "Representative Director, Executive Vice President and Group CTRO", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2025, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Yuki Kusumi", "title": "Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation; later Group Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Holdings Corporation", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": 2021, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Duncan Angove", "title": "CEO, Blue Yonder Holdings", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": null, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Ikkusei Tadashima", "title": "President and Executive Officer, Panasonic Energy", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": null, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Ken Sain", "title": "CEO, Panasonic Connect Group", "isCurrent": true, "startYear": null, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Hirokazu Umeda", "title": "Former Representative Director and Group CFO", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2022, "endYear": null }, { "name": "Yasuyuki Higuchi", "title": "Former Representative Director and Executive Officer; former Connected Solutions CEO", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2017, "endYear": 2022 }, { "name": "Kazuhiro Tsuga", "title": "Former president and chief executive officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2012, "endYear": 2021 }, { "name": "Fumio Ohtsubo", "title": "Former president and chief executive officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2006, "endYear": 2012 }, { "name": "Kunio Nakamura", "title": "Former president and chief executive officer", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2000, "endYear": 2006 }, { "name": "Kuniо Nakamura", "title": "Former president", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2000, "endYear": 2006 }, { "name": "Masayuki Matsushita", "title": "Former representative director and vice chairman; special adviser", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 2000, "endYear": 2017 }, { "name": "Yoichi Morishita", "title": "Former president", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1993, "endYear": 2000 }, { "name": "Akio Tanii", "title": "Former president", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1986, "endYear": 1993 }, { "name": "Toshihiko Yamashita", "title": "Former president", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1977, "endYear": 1986 }, { "name": "Masaharu Matsushita", "title": "Former president", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1961, "endYear": 1977 }, { "name": "Konosuke Matsushita", "title": "Founder and former president", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1935, "endYear": 1961 }, { "name": "Konosuke Matsushita", "title": "Founder", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1918, "endYear": 1961 }, { "name": "Kōnosuke Matsushita", "title": "Founder; former president and adviser", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1918, "endYear": 1973 }, { "name": "Kōnosuke Matsushita", "title": "Founder", "isCurrent": false, "startYear": 1918, "endYear": null } ], "news": [ { "headline": "Panasonic announces recall of 640,061 LX drum washer-dryers in Japan and Taiwan over detergent dispensing defect", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced on 2026-10-15 a recall of its LX series drum-type washer-dryers covering Japan and Taiwan, involving 21 models and 640,061 units, including 18 models (622,527 units) in Japan and 3 models (18,144 units) in Taiwan (NA-LX126BL, NA-LX128BL, NA-LX128BR, manufactured September 2022 to July 2025). The company said a sealing defect at the connection of the automatic detergent dispensing device may let detergent leak outside the tub; if it drips onto internal wiring, insulation could degrade, potentially causing local short circuits, overheating, smoke or fire. Six related incidents have been reported in Japan and one in Taiwan, with no injuries. Panasonic urged users to stop using the auto-dispensing function until repair, Taiwan Panasonic will provide free on-site inspection and parts replacement via a hotline and online registration, and the head of Panasonic's quality control center publicly apologized.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ettoday.net/news/20261015/3255416.htm" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces recall of about 640,000 drum washer-dryers in Japan and Taiwan over fire risk", "year": 2026, "eventDate": "2026-10-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2026-10-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "On 15 October 2026 Panasonic announced that some of its drum-type washer-dryers (LX series, 21 models produced between August 2021 and July 2025) have a defect in the automatic detergent dispensing unit: detergent or fabric softener can leak from the tank connection outside the wash tub and flow onto internal wiring, degrading insulation and potentially causing a local short circuit, smoke or fire. The company will provide free inspection and repair (recall) for about 640,000 units — 622,527 in Japan and 18,144 units shipped to Taiwan, where three models (NA-LX126BL, NA-LX128BL, NA-LX128BR) are affected. Panasonic reported six smoke/fire incidents in Japan and one in Taiwan with no injuries, urged customers to stop using the automatic dispensing function, and said the Taiwan recall had been registered with the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nownews.com/news/6883741" }, { "headline": "A. O. Smith launches Voltex X CO2 split heat pump water heater", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2026-08-12", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "US-based water heating company A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, an outdoor split-system heat pump water heater developed in partnership with Panasonic that uses carbon dioxide (CO2) as refrigerant and can operate at ambient temperatures as low as -31.7 C, placing the heat pump equipment outdoors while keeping the hot water storage tank indoors.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2026-08/69285018-a-o-smith-launches-co2-split-heat-pump-water-heater-for-residential-use-451.htm" }, { "headline": "Panasonic introduces new EverVolt solar module series", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic introduced two new EverVolt solar module series: the 410W/400W H Series and the 370W/360W PK Black Series. The article says both series would be available in the second quarter of 2022.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.inceptivemind.com/panasonic-410w-evervolt-solar-panels-22-2-per-efficiency/22957/" }, { "headline": "Shiftall announces planned MeganeX VR glasses release", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-05", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2022-01-05", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic division Shiftall disclosed the compact MeganeX VR glasses and said the product would be released in spring 2022 for about $900.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2022-01-05/doc-ikyamrmz3215772.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces three metaverse products", "year": 2022, "eventDate": "2022-01-04", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Panasonic announced its entry into the metaverse field and said its subsidiary Shiftall would begin selling three metaverse products from spring 2022: the MeganeX VR headset, Pebble Feel wearable temperature device and mutalk Bluetooth microphone.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.itbear.com.cn/html/2022-01/422868.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic India launches Toughbook S1-7.0 tablet", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-12-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-12-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic India launched the Toughbook S1-7.0, a rugged Android 10 tablet with a starting price of Rs 98,000.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/gadgets/tablets/panasonic-india-launches-toughbook-s1-7-0-tablet/articleshow/88411451.cms" }, { "headline": "Panasonic confirms internal network breach", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-29", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-29", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic confirmed that hackers accessed its internal network. The company said some file-server data was accessed, and reported that the intrusion began on June 22 and ended on November 3; unauthorized access was detected on November 11. The company said it was investigating whether customer personal information or sensitive social-infrastructure information was involved.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/29/panasonic-data-breach/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic discloses unauthorized server access", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic described a data breach involving unauthorized access to a file server. The server contained data related to technology and business partners and employees' personal information; Panasonic had not confirmed exactly which data may have been stolen.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://siliconangle.com/2021/11/29/panasonic-data-breach-remained-undetected-five-months/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces EverVolt 2.0 home battery", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced EverVolt 2.0, a home battery storage system with a modular design and weatherproof features.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-launches-next-generation-solar-energy-battery-storage-system-the-evervolt-2-0--301428417.html" }, { "headline": "SES announces HD+ IP streaming service for Germany", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-09", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-11-09", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "SES announced HD+ IP, an internet-based streaming service in Germany offering 50 HD channels and content libraries. The service was scheduled to launch in December.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2021-11/54432887-ses-launches-new-hd-ip-streaming-service-in-germany-004.htm" }, { "headline": "Taikang Garden and Panasonic signed a strategic cooperation agreement", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-11-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "During the China International Import Expo, Shanghai Putuo Taikang Garden Elderly Care Service Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation of China signed an agreement to establish a smart elderly-care joint laboratory at the Shanghai Putuo international senior-care community.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://insurance.jrj.com.cn/2021/11/08193033824198.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic Taiwan sponsors Taipei City Run", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-10-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-10-25", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Taiwan Panasonic was involved as a sponsor of the 2021 Panasonic Taipei City Run, scheduled to take place on December 26. A registration press conference described the company’s participation in the event.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.setn.com/news/1017105" }, { "headline": "Panasonic plans to end TV production in Europe", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-10-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-10-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic's television production in Europe is set to end by the end of March 2022. The company is expected to continue selling televisions in Europe and outsource production to other manufacturers.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/4750413" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces production at new Vietnam factory", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-09-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-09-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic Ecology Systems Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Life Solutions Vietnam Co. Ltd. announced that they would start production of ceiling and ventilating fans at a new factory in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Ceiling fan production was planned for 2021, with ventilating fans to be added in the next fiscal year ending March 2023.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://evertiq.com/news/50724" }, { "headline": "Panasonic completes acquisition of Blue Yonder", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-09-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic completed its acquisition of Blue Yonder, purchasing the remaining 80% of its shares after acquiring 20% in July 2020. Blue Yonder's brand will be retained.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://iconnect007.com/article/129067/panasonic-completes-acquisition-of-blue-yonder/129070/ein" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces Intelli-Balance 200 energy recovery ventilator", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced the new Intelli-Balance 200 Energy Recovery Ventilator, designed to increase airflow in tightly built homes and help meet ASHRAE 62.2 requirements.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-introduces-new-intelli-balance-200-energy-recovery-ventilator-301362447.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic unveils SC-GN01 wearable gaming speaker", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-25", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic unveiled the SC-GN01 wearable gaming speaker, designed in collaboration with Square Enix. The product was scheduled to become available in late September 2021 exclusively through Amazon for £160.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.whathifi.com/news/panasonic-unveils-sc-gn01-wearable-gaming-speaker" }, { "headline": "Panasonic First Shunde Branch Plant begins operation", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-12", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-12", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic Ecology Systems and its Guangdong subsidiary built the First Shunde Branch Plant in Foshan, China, and began operation and shipments on August 12, 2021. The factory produces indoor-air-quality devices, including energy recovery ventilator systems and air-moving equipment.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://iconnect007.com/article/128631/panasonic-launches-new-factory-for-iaq1-devices-in-shunde-china/128634/ein" }, { "headline": "Panasonic updates TOUGHBOOK 55 laptop", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-08-10", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-08-10", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced enhancements to the TOUGHBOOK 55 laptop, including updated processors, memory, connectivity, and other features. The upgraded TOUGHBOOK 55 mk2 was available for purchase at the time of the announcement.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-updates-award-winning-semi-rugged-toughbook-55-laptop-301350651.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic unveils E452 smart refrigerator series", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-14", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-07-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic held a launch event in Wuxi for its new E452 smart refrigerator series, including two models equipped with an IoT voice system.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-07-15/doc-ikqciyzk5557487.shtml" }, { "headline": "Karix deploys WhatsApp Business solution for Panasonic India", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-07-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-07-06", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Karix Mobile announced deployment of a conversational solution for Panasonic India using the WhatsApp Business Solution Platform. The solution supports customer conversations and service queries.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.equitybulls.com/news/293134/karix-mobile-introduces-whatsapp-business-api-solution-to-panasonic" }, { "headline": "Panasonic sells its Tesla stake", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic sold its stake in Tesla for about $3.61 billion. Panasonic said the sale would not affect its partnership with Tesla.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.domain-b.com/companies-organisations/firms-companies/panasonic-sells-its-tesla-stake-for-3-6-bn-plans-to-diversify-battery-business" }, { "headline": "Panasonic signs Naomi Osaka as brand ambassador", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-06-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-06-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced a two-year brand ambassador agreement with professional tennis player Naomi Osaka, with the contract starting on April 22, 2021.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.blackenterprise.com/panasonic-signs-naomi-osaka-as-brand-ambassador/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches the LUMIX GH5 II camera", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic launched the LUMIX GH5 II, a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with upgraded video recording, autofocus and image stabilization features.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-05-27/doc-ikmyaawc7681529.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches the Lumix GH5 II camera", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic launched the updated Lumix GH5 II camera, with revised specifications and upgrades; the article says it was officially available in some markets.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://propakistani.pk/2021/05/26/panasonic-launches-the-more-affordable-lumix-gh5-ii-camera/" }, { "headline": "LUMIX names three filmmakers as brand ambassadors", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05-03", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-05-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that Alicia Robbins, Emily Skye and Carissa Dorson would serve as LUMIX brand ambassadors and share their experiences with LUMIX cameras.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lumix-announces-hollywood-creators-alicia-robbins-emily-skye-and-carissa-dorson-as-brand-ambassadors-301281950.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic and Lazada assist Thai authorities in counterfeit battery seizure", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-05", "datePrecision": "month", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Panasonic and Lazada collaborated with Thai authorities in an operation that seized more than 82,000 counterfeit batteries bearing Panasonic’s trademark. The article says the batteries were intended for sale on e-commerce platforms.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ryt9.com/en/anpi/250826" }, { "headline": "Panasonic receives 2021 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-04-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-04-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that it received the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-earns-2021-energy-star-sustained-excellence-award-honored-for-ninth-year-in-a-row-301265694.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic debuts new soundbar and Hi-Fi network player", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-25", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-25", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic debuted the SC-HTB490 slim soundbar and the SC-PMX802 Hi-Fi system and network player.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.pocket-lint.com/speakers/news/panasonic/156306-panasonic-debuts-super-slim-sc-htb490-soundbar-and-sc-pmx802-hi-fi-and-network-player/" }, { "headline": "Jaguar Land Rover reveals prototype cabin air purification system", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-03-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Jaguar Land Rover disclosed a prototype cabin air purification system for future road vehicles, using Panasonic's Nanoe X technology. The company had not confirmed when the latest technology would enter commercial production.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-03-17/doc-ikkntiam3729070.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces CEO succession", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-10", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-10", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic said automotive business head Yuki Kusumi would become CEO from April, succeeding Kazuhiro Tsuga.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/03/10/business/corporate-business/panasonic-ceo-leaves/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic reportedly plans to acquire Blue Yonder", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-03-09", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-03-09", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "The article reported that Panasonic was reportedly planning to acquire U.S. supply-chain software company Blue Yonder for 700 billion yen; it did not report that the acquisition had been completed.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.bnext.com.tw/article/61667/panasonic-digital-transformation-acquisition-blue-yonder" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches Nicobo companion robot", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-02-19", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-02-19", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic launched Nicobo, a companion robot developed with robotics researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology's Michio Oka laboratory. The article reports that several hundred units were planned and all units had been claimed six hours after the crowdfunding campaign began.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-02-19/doc-ikftpnny7934609.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic partners with Illuminarium for immersive experiences", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that it was Illuminarium Experiences' official technology partner, providing technology for digital experiences in an immersive venue, beginning with “Wild: A Safari Experience.”", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://iol.co.za/travel/world/2021-01-13-panasonic-teams-up-with-illuminarium-for-virtual-safaris/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic releases a car wireless phone charger with a movable charging coil", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-01-12", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic released a new car wireless phone charger that uses a movable charging coil instead of a fixed phone-charging coil.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2021-01-12/doc-iiznctkf1887704.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces Final Fantasy edition SoundSlayer", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced a Final Fantasy edition of its SoundSlayer SC-HTB01 gaming speaker, featuring game-inspired designs and a dedicated RPG sound mode. Availability and pricing were not yet known.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.pocket-lint.com/speakers/news/panasonic/155257-panasonic-introduces-final-fantasy-edition-soundslayer-sc-htb01-2-1-soundbar/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic partners with The Try Guys for CES cooking competition", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced a partnership with The Try Guys for a head-to-head cooking competition at the all-digital CES 2021, featuring the Panasonic Home Chef 4-in-1 Countertop Multi-Oven.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-partners-with-youtube-stars-the-try-guys-on-a-cooking-competition-using-the-nn-cd87ks-home-chef-4-in-1-countertop-multi-oven-301205349.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces in-vehicle wireless charging technology", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "At CES 2021, Panasonic Automotive announced two variants of in-vehicle wireless charging technology, using moving-coil and static-coil designs.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-introduces-wireless-charging-for-every-vehicle-301205145.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic unveils automotive technologies at CES 2021", "year": 2021, "eventDate": "2021-01-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2021-01-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic unveiled five technologies for future vehicles at CES 2021. The article describes, among them, a wireless Wi-Fi towing camera, a 4K augmented-reality head-up display, and two variants of in-vehicle wireless charging systems.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.engadget.com/panasonic-future-automotive-interiors-at-ces-2021-034524414.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches JZ2000 OLED television", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2021-01-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic launched its JZ2000 OLED television at CES, with 65-inch and 55-inch options and features including HDMI 2.1 and variable refresh rate support.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/see-and-feel-it-all-panasonic-introduces-jz2000-its-flagship-oled-tv-for-2021-301205354.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches LUMIX G100 in India", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-12-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-12-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced the launch of its LUMIX G100 mirrorless camera in India.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/other-gadgets/panasonic-launches-lumix-g100-mirrorless-camera-in-india/article33408684.ece" }, { "headline": "Panasonic releases transparent OLED displays", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2020-11-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic formally released its TP-55ZT110 and TP-55ZT100 transparent OLED displays.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2020-11-23/doc-iiznctke2764924.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic, Equinor and Hydro partner to explore a European battery business", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-11-18", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-11-18", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic signed a partnership with Equinor and Hydro to assess the European lithium-ion battery market and the business case for a green battery business in Norway, including potential use in electric cars.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.channelstv.com/2020/11/18/panasonic-signs-partnership-with-norwegian-firms-for-europe-battery-business/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic smart Wi-Fi LED bulb introduced in India", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic introduced a Wi-Fi-enabled smart LED bulb in India with color lighting options, scheduling, and smartphone-app control.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2020-10-11/doc-iivhvpwz1439489.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic releases Mac beta update for LUMIX Tether", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-10-01", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-10-01", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic released a Mac version update of LUMIX Tether while the software remained in beta. It allows supported cameras to be used as external high-quality webcams with a Mac.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2020-10-01/doc-iivhvpwy9855294.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces partnerships with three European charities", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Panasonic announced partnerships with Save the Children UK, Apprentis D’Auteuil and Die Arche Kinder Projekt to provide refurbished laptops and tablets to socially disadvantaged families. The charities are to receive 100 devices over two years, with 30 delivered initially, to support children’s eLearning.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://mobilenewscwp.co.uk/news/article/panasonic-partners-save-children-uk-provide-tech-disadvantaged-families/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches five headphone models in India", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-23", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-09-23", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic India launched five headphone models under its Athleisure and Retro series, including the HTX90N, HTX20B, NJ310B, TCM130 and TCM55. The range was exclusively available on Amazon.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/other-gadgets/panasonic-launches-five-new-headphones-in-india/article32675057.ece" }, { "headline": "JDI and Panasonic sue Tianma over LCD panel patents", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Japan Display Inc. and Panasonic sued Tianma Microelectronics in a U.S. district court over liquid-crystal display panel patents.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.itbear.com.cn/html/2020-09/386918.html" }, { "headline": "Nuvoton completes acquisition of Panasonic semiconductor business", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-09-01", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Nuvoton said it had completed its cash acquisition of Panasonic Group subsidiary Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions (PSCS), including all PSCS shares and specified semiconductor-related assets and operations. Following completion, PSCS would be renamed Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.itbear.com.cn/html/2020-09/386797.html" }, { "headline": "Lawson opens two assembled-format stores in Nanjing", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-31", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Lawson opened two assembled-format stores in Nanjing's Xuanwu Park, with Panasonic providing assembled-building technology.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://finance.jrj.com.cn/tech/2020/07/31100930391573.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic terminates cooperation agreement with GCL System Integration", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-07-31", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that it was ending its cooperation agreement with GCL System Integration after the company failed to meet the conditions required to start the agreement by the deadline. Panasonic also said it would not sell its subsidiary in Malaysia to GCL System Integration.", "tags": [], "isScandal": true, "sourceUrl": "https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/20/7/31/n12298227.htm" }, { "headline": "Havis introduces DS-PAN-1400 docking stations", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-07-22", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-07-22", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Havis introduced the DS-PAN-1400 series, a new line of docking stations designed to support Panasonic’s TOUGHBOOK A3 tablet.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prweb.com/releases/havis-launches-new-line-of-docking-stations-for-panasonic-s-toughbook-a3-tablet-842810120.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic Automotive receives Best of Best award", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-06-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Panasonic Corporation announced that it received the Best of Best accolade in the Brand Design category at the Automotive Brand Contest 2020 for the concept and design of the Panasonic Automotive business brand.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://businessghana.com/site/news/business/216780/Panasonic-Receives-Highest-Award-of-Brand-Design-at-the-Automotive-Brand-Contest-2020" }, { "headline": "Panasonic unveils Toughbook A3 tablet", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-06-24", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-06-24", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic unveiled the Toughbook A3, a rugged Android tablet for enterprise use.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://mobilesyrup.com/2020/06/24/panasonic-toughbook-a3-tablet/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic introduces Home Chef 4-in-1 Countertop Multi-Oven", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-06-11", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-06-11", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic introduced the NN-CD87KS Home Chef 4-in-1 Countertop Multi-Oven, which combines air frying, baking, broiling, and microwaving. The product was available on Amazon.com at the time of the announcement.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-launches-versatile-nn-cd87ks-home-chef-4-in-1-countertop-multi-oven-301073997.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces planned Thailand factory closure and production transfer", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-06-10", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-06-10", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that it would close its Thailand factory producing washing machines and refrigerators in March 2021 and transfer production to a factory in Vietnam.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-06-10/doc-iircuyvi7761537.shtml" }, { "headline": "Tesla and Panasonic sign three-year battery supply and pricing agreement", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-06-10", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-06-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Tesla and Panasonic signed a three-year lithium-ion battery supply and pricing agreement covering production and supply at Panasonic's Nevada Gigafactory. The agreement also sets Panasonic capacity commitments and Tesla purchase-volume commitments for its first two years.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-06-17/doc-iirczymk7457954.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces plan to close Thai washing machine and refrigerator factory", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-06-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-06-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced a plan to close its Thai washing machine and refrigerator production factory in March 2021, with production functions to be transferred to Vietnam. The report says production of the two product categories would stop in September and October 2020, respectively.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-06-08/doc-iirczymk5797033.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces global bathroom platform upgrade", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-05-30", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-05-30", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that its global bathroom platform would be upgraded and unveiled at an online launch event scheduled for May 31, 2020; the source reports the announcement, not that the upgrade had already occurred.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-05-30/doc-iirczymk4386246.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic pledges funding for COVID-19 therapy and vaccine research", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-05-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-05-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced a pledge of 200 million yen to help fund collaborative research and development of COVID-19 therapies and vaccines.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/medical-devices/panasonic-pledges-200-million-yen-for-research-development-of-therapies-and-vaccines-for-covid-19/75868402" }, { "headline": "Fujitsu launches 4 Mbit ReRAM product", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-05-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-05-15", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Fujitsu Electronics (Shanghai) announced the launch of MB85AS4MT, a 4 Mbit ReRAM product developed by Fujitsu Semiconductor and Panasonic Semiconductor. The article describes it as the first ReRAM memory product developed by the two companies.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-05-15/doc-iircuyvi3243100.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic resumes battery production at Nevada Gigafactory", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-05-15", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-05-16", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic resumed manufacturing batteries at Tesla’s Gigafactory outside Reno, Nevada, on Friday, May 15, 2020.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-05-16/doc-iircuyvi3359973.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic revises annual net profit forecast upward", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-27", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic raised its forecast for consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ended March 2020 to 210 billion yen, from its earlier forecast of 200 billion yen.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/4468722" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces LUMIX S1H V2.0 firmware update", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-21", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-21", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that the LUMIX S1H V2.0 firmware was developed and would be available for free download from May 25, 2020. The update adds HDMI RAW video output and other camera functions and improvements.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://dcdv.zol.com.cn/742/7422914.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces planned launch of NR-FV45S6 refrigerator", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-04-04", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-04-03", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that it plans to launch the NR-FV45S6 refrigerator in late April 2020.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://jd.zol.com.cn/741/7412575.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces a 14-day shutdown of its Nevada factory", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-03-20", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": null, "publishedDatePrecision": "unknown", "summary": "Panasonic announced that it would reduce operations at its Sparks, Nevada factory starting early the following week and then close it for 14 days to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The shutdown would affect the factory’s battery production line.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-03-23/doc-iimxyqwa2622251.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces XPV refrigerator models for March release", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-02-28", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-02-27", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced two XPV refrigerator models, NR-F506XPV and NR-F476XPV, and said they would go on sale in mid-March. The reported estimated store prices were about 300,000 yen and 290,000 yen, respectively, before tax.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-02-28/doc-iimxyqvz6379400.shtml" }, { "headline": "Tesla and Panasonic agree to end joint solar-cell production", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-02-26", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-02-26", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Tesla and Panasonic agreed that there was no longer a need to continue joint solar-cell production. The article reports that the companies were ending their solar-cell cooperation.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-02-26/doc-iimxxstf4469885.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches Miraie connected-living platform in India", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-02-17", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-02-17", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic India launched Miraie, an AI-enabled smart platform, together with IoT-enabled smart devices; the first connected-product range in India includes connected air conditioners, a smart doorbell, plugs and switches.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/panasonic-launches-connected-living-solutions-aims-35-percent-sales-connected-appliances-250251-2020-02-17" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches MirAIe connected-living platform", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-02-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-02-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic launched MirAIe, an IoT- and AI-enabled connected-living platform developed at its India Innovation Centre.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://technuter.com/breaking-news/panasonic-launches-connected-living-platform-miraie.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic unveils connected products for the Indian market", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-02-13", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-02-13", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Alongside the MirAIe platform launch, Panasonic unveiled its first range of connected products for the Indian market, including connected air conditioners, a smart doorbell, plugs and switches.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://technuter.com/breaking-news/panasonic-launches-connected-living-platform-miraie.html" }, { "headline": "Toyota and Panasonic announce battery joint venture", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-02-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-02-06", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Toyota and Panasonic announced a joint venture named TAISEI Energy Solution Co., Ltd. to develop, manufacture, and sell automotive batteries. The article said it was planned to be established on April 1, 2020.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20200206004856-260410" }, { "headline": "Panasonic releases X1500 4K camcorder", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2020-01-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic released the X1500 portable 4K 60p camcorder, which the report describes as compact and lightweight and equipped with 4K 60p recording.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/digi/dc/n/2020-01-08/doc-iihnzahk2675146.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces HDR-capable UHD VR eyeglasses", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-01-08", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-01-08", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that it had developed HDR-capable UHD virtual reality eyeglasses and was showcasing them at CES 2020. The article describes a commercial launch as expected, not completed.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.tvtechnology.com/equipment/panasonic-debuts-hdr-capable-uhd-vr-eyeglasses-at-ces-2020" }, { "headline": "Panasonic unveils ultra-high-definition VR glasses", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-01-07", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-01-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic unveiled ultra-high-definition VR glasses at CES 2020, developed in cooperation with VR device manufacturer Kopin Corporation. The glasses support 5G and HDR.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://tech.sina.com.cn/roll/2020-01-07/doc-iihnzhha0885326.shtml" }, { "headline": "Panasonic launches new in-ear headphone range", "year": null, "eventDate": null, "datePrecision": "unknown", "publishedAt": "2020-01-06", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic launched a new range of in-ear headphones, including the S500W and S300W models.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.pocket-lint.com/headphones/news/technics/150611-technics-eah-az70w-true-wireless-headphones-come-with-noise-cancelling-and-dynamic-drivers/" }, { "headline": "Panasonic HomeHawk FLOOR named CES 2020 Innovation Awards honoree", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-01-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-01-06", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that its HomeHawk FLOOR received CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree recognition in the Smart Home category.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonics-homehawk-floor-wins-ces-2020-innovation-awards-honoree-recognition-300981535.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic eBike electrical systems receive UL 2849 certification", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-01-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-01-07", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced that its eBike electrical systems were the first in North America to receive certification under UL 2849, the eBike Standard for Electrical Systems for eBikes. The certification covered its GX Ultimate and GX Power systems.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-achieves-industrys-first-ebike-safety-standard-certification-from-ul-300981517.html" }, { "headline": "Panasonic announces SC-HTB01 gaming speaker release", "year": 2020, "eventDate": "2020-01-06", "datePrecision": "day", "publishedAt": "2020-01-06", "publishedDatePrecision": "day", "summary": "Panasonic announced on January 6, 2020 that its SC-HTB01 gaming speaker was planned for release in North America in summer 2020. The speaker was described as having multiple gaming modes and three-dimensional sound.", "tags": [], "isScandal": false, "sourceUrl": "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-unveils-sc-htb01-gaming-speaker-at-ces-providing-unbeatable-sound-for-serious-gamers-300981503.html" } ], "encyclopedia": { "history": "Panasonic began in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works in Osaka. Founded by Kōnosuke Matsushita, the business first supplied duplex lamp sockets and gradually developed a reputation for practical electrical goods. During the 1920s it introduced regular product lines, including bicycle lamps marketed under the National name from 1927. The company expanded its manufacturing base and product range through radios, household appliances, motors, lighting equipment, and other electrical components.\n\nThe Second World War brought production of electrical equipment for wartime requirements, while the postwar period created strong demand for radios, bicycles, appliances, and consumer durables. The enterprise was reorganized after the occupation-era dissolution of large industrial groups and eventually rebuilt as Matsushita Electric Industrial. It introduced black-and-white televisions in 1952, refrigerators and blenders in 1953, rice cookers in 1959, and color televisions and microwave ovens during the 1960s. Overseas expansion accelerated, including a Malaysian factory established in 1972.\n\nPanasonic’s international brand emerged from the limitations of National, which was unavailable in some territories. The PanaSonic name was first used for overseas audio products in 1955 and was later standardized as Panasonic. The company expanded the name in the United States in the 1960s and Europe in the 1970s. In parallel, it created Technics in 1965 for high-fidelity audio. Technics turntables, receivers, and related products established a specialist reputation among music enthusiasts. Matsushita also developed air-conditioning compressors, chillers, televisions, video products, computers, and other electronics.\n\nThe company strengthened its North American position in 1974 by acquiring Motorola’s Quasar television business and associated facilities. It launched Panasonic-branded IBM-compatible and portable computers in the 1980s, used the Panasoft label for MSX software, and continued to build its consumer-video presence around VHS technology. In 1990 it acquired MCA, a major American media company, in an ambitious attempt to extend its electronics influence into entertainment. Matsushita later sold most of MCA, illustrating the difficulty of integrating a volatile media business with an electronics conglomerate.\n\nDuring the 1990s and early 2000s, Panasonic introduced portable computers, digital imaging products, televisions, appliances, and recording technologies. The company consolidated its brand architecture as Panasonic became more successful internationally. In 2003 it declared Panasonic its global brand and introduced the “Panasonic ideas for life” tagline. The corporate name changed from Matsushita Electric Industrial to Panasonic Corporation in October 2008. National products were progressively replaced or renamed, while Technics continued as a specialist audio identity and was later revived in 2014.\n\nThe 2000s and 2010s brought substantial restructuring. Panasonic ended or reduced CRT and analog-television production, closed selected factories, and withdrew from or transferred businesses that were no longer competitive. It acquired Sanyo in December 2009, expanding its battery and appliance footprint, and later sold or reorganized several Sanyo-derived operations. Television losses led to the shutdown of plasma production and a strategic shift toward higher-value products and business systems. Panasonic also invested in cameras, cloud-based security, professional imaging, building systems, and automotive batteries.\n\nThe battery relationship with Tesla became a major strategic development. Panasonic agreed to participate in Tesla’s U.S. Gigafactory plans and later supplied cells for Tesla vehicles, although the economics and competitive landscape of automotive batteries remained challenging. The group also developed automotive infotainment, cockpit systems, components, and energy-storage technologies.\n\nIn 2022 Panasonic reorganized into Panasonic Holdings Corporation and operating subsidiaries. The former operating corporation became the holding company, while the Lifestyle Updates business retained the Panasonic Corporation name. This structure separated group oversight from operating businesses and reflected the company’s movement away from a single consumer-electronics conglomerate toward a portfolio of consumer, industrial, automotive, energy, and lifestyle operations. The Panasonic brand remains active globally, with a current emphasis on improving everyday life through connected products, professional technologies, energy systems, and durable engineering.\n\nNational originated within the Japanese electrical business established by Konosuke Matsushita. The name was first applied to battery-powered bicycle lamps. Its intended meaning was aspirational: Matsushita wanted the lamps to become products used by people across Japan. From that initial product category, National developed into a broad consumer and industrial brand and became closely identified with Matsushita's domestic business.\n\nDuring the expansion of Japanese electronics, National became the premier label for many Matsushita products in Japan. Its range extended well beyond lamps and included home appliances, personal appliances, audio and video products, kitchen equipment, and industrial appliances. The brand was especially prominent in household goods and became strongly associated with reliable, affordable everyday technology. Rice cookers were among its best-known products in Asian markets. National bicycles also reflected the breadth of the business; some models were imported into the United States under the Panasonic label and were noted for high factory automation, competitive pricing, and unusual technical features such as a Shimano front-freewheel system on one model.\n\nMatsushita's international naming strategy gradually separated National from its global audiovisual business. After the worldwide success of Panasonic, audiovisual products were sold increasingly under Panasonic and Technics. National usage ended in Europe after 1980 and in Australia and New Zealand after 1988. In Japan, the two identities were combined in the National Panasonic name in 1988, while National remained important for non-audiovisual products. The company did not officially use National in the United States because National Cash Register already used the name there, although a small number of National-branded kitchen products appeared in 2003 and National rice cookers reached some Asian-American retail markets through imports.\n\nNational continued to have substantial recognition in Asia, where it was regarded as an established domestic-appliance manufacturer. Panasonic's decision to consolidate its businesses under a single international brand led to a gradual phase-out in Asian markets from 2004. The transition culminated in Japan when Matsushita Electric Industrial adopted the corporate name Panasonic Corporation on October 1, 2008. Remaining National-branded Japanese products, chiefly household appliances and white goods, were moved to the Panasonic brand.\n\nThe brand also had a notable advertising and entertainment history. In 1960, it supported National Kid, a tokusatsu television series co-produced with Toei as a merchandising-oriented promotion. Although the program was not a major success in Japan, it later acquired cult recognition in Brazil. In 1976, ABBA appeared in National advertising broadcast across several European and Asia-Pacific markets. Pink Lady promoted National air conditioners and the Pepper portable transistor radio in Japan in 1978. During the 1980s, a National television campaign used footage associated with Chatran, also known as Milo, from The Adventures of Milo and Otis. These campaigns helped connect the brand with popular culture even as Panasonic became the group's preferred global identity.\n\nPanasonic Holdings originated in the small electrical workshop founded by Konosuke Matsushita in Osaka. The early business made electrical sockets and related products, then expanded into lamps, radios and other affordable electrical goods. Matsushita Electric Industrial was incorporated in 1935, introducing a formal divisional structure and a platform for national and international expansion. The National trademark became strongly associated with Japanese household products, while Panasonic was developed for overseas markets where National was unavailable or unsuitable as a trademark.\n\nAfter the Second World War, the company rebuilt its manufacturing and distribution network and listed its shares in Tokyo and Osaka in 1949. It expanded through radios, televisions, lighting, appliances and audio products. In 1965, the Technics brand was introduced for audio equipment. During the 1970s, the company launched products such as the Maclord VHS video recorders and Palook fluorescent lamps, while RAMSA became associated with professional audio. Panasonic also played a major role in the spread of VHS recording technology.\n\nFrom the 1980s, Panasonic became more prominent as a global consumer-electronics identity. The Panasonic name began appearing more broadly in Japan, including on the FS-A1 MSX2 computer, and audiovisual product categories progressively moved away from National branding. The company continued to operate a wide portfolio spanning televisions, video recorders, audio systems, appliances, components and electrical equipment. In 1990 it acquired MCA, a major American entertainment company, but later reduced and ultimately disposed of that investment.\n\nThe 2000s brought both operational reform and major acquisitions. Panasonic absorbed or reorganized several electronics and information-equipment subsidiaries and acquired control of Sanyo Electric, whose battery and solar businesses were strategically important. Panasonic also acquired Panasonic Electric Works and Sanyo outright in 2011, then integrated Panasonic Electric Works in 2012. These moves broadened the group from consumer electronics into batteries, housing equipment, electrical infrastructure and industrial solutions.\n\nThe legal name changed from Matsushita Electric Industrial to Panasonic Corporation in 2008. During the following decade, Panasonic sold or separated selected operations, including healthcare and semiconductor businesses, while developing automotive systems, energy storage, connected solutions and enterprise technology. The company also established and expanded relationships in electric-vehicle batteries and acquired businesses in professional refrigeration and supply-chain software.\n\nOn 1 April 2022, Panasonic adopted a holding-company structure and became Panasonic Holdings Corporation. The operating activities were divided among specialized companies, allowing the holding company to concentrate on group management, governance, capital allocation and long-term technology development. Panasonic Connect became responsible for professional and enterprise solutions, Panasonic Energy for batteries, Panasonic Industry for components, and Panasonic Automotive Systems for vehicle electronics. Other companies continued activities in appliances, HVAC, housing, electrical works and entertainment products.\n\nThe current group therefore combines a historic consumer brand with a portfolio of industrial and business-to-business operations. Its strategic challenges include improving returns in mature businesses, managing large-scale restructuring, converting battery and software investments into sustainable profits, and deciding which activities should remain within the group. Its continuing identity rests on engineering, manufacturing scale and the promise of improving everyday life, while its growth ambitions increasingly center on electrification, energy management, connected operations and specialized professional systems.", "milestones": [ { "year": 1918, "title": "Electrical-products business founded in Osaka", "summary": "Kōnosuke Matsushita established the business that became Panasonic, initially making duplex lamp sockets.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1927, "title": "National brand introduced", "summary": "Matsushita began marketing bicycle lamps under the National name.\n\nThe National name was first used on a bicycle lamp and later became a leading Japanese household-electronics brand.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1935, "title": "Company incorporated as Matsushita Electric Industrial", "summary": "The business was formally incorporated under the Matsushita Electric Industrial name.\n\nThe enterprise adopted a corporate structure that supported its subsequent expansion.\n\nThe company was incorporated on 15 December 1935.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1955, "title": "PanaSonic name introduced overseas", "summary": "The company began using PanaSonic for selected audio products outside Japan, laying the foundation for the Panasonic global brand.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1965, "title": "Technics audio brand launched", "summary": "Matsushita introduced Technics for high-fidelity audio products.\n\nTechnics was introduced for audio equipment and later became the group’s premium audio brand.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1972, "title": "First overseas factory established in Malaysia", "summary": "The company established its first overseas manufacturing plant in Malaysia.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1974, "title": "Quasar television business acquired", "summary": "Matsushita acquired Motorola’s Quasar television business and related manufacturing facilities.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1990, "title": "MCA acquired", "summary": "Matsushita acquired MCA in a major but ultimately temporary expansion into American media.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2003, "title": "Panasonic designated global brand", "summary": "The company announced Panasonic as its worldwide brand and introduced the “ideas for life” tagline.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2008, "title": "Corporate name changed to Panasonic Corporation", "summary": "The group replaced Matsushita Electric Industrial Company with Panasonic as its unified international corporate identity.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2009, "title": "Sanyo acquisition completed", "summary": "Panasonic completed its acquisition of Sanyo.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2014, "title": "Technics brand revived", "summary": "Panasonic announced the return of Technics, initially focusing on European markets.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Panasonic reorganized as a holding company", "summary": "Panasonic Holdings Corporation was established, with operating businesses reorganized into subsidiaries.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1918, "title": "Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works founded", "summary": "Konosuke Matsushita established the predecessor of Panasonic in Osaka, beginning with electrical wiring accessories.", "sourceUrl": "https://www2.nhk.or.jp/archives/articles/?id=D0009072193_00000" }, { "year": 1925, "title": "National trademark introduced", "summary": "The company began using the National name for products, particularly in the Japanese domestic market.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1932, "title": "Long-term management philosophy formalized", "summary": "Matsushita articulated the company’s social mission and long-range approach to industrial production and prosperity.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.k-matsushita.jp/profile/" }, { "year": 1946, "title": "PHP Institute founded", "summary": "Konosuke Matsushita created the PHP Institute to research and promote peace, happiness, and prosperity.", "sourceUrl": "https://konosuke-matsushita.com/biography/" }, { "year": 1961, "title": "Konosuke Matsushita became chairman", "summary": "Matsushita left the presidency and broadened his activities in public leadership, writing, and social education.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.mskj.or.jp/about/founder.html" }, { "year": 1979, "title": "Matsushita Institute of Government and Management established", "summary": "Matsushita founded a leadership institution intended to educate future political and civic leaders.", "sourceUrl": "https://konosuke-matsushita.com/biography/" }, { "year": 2022, "title": "Holding-company structure launched", "summary": "Panasonic Corporation became Panasonic Holdings Corporation and major businesses were reorganized into operating companies.", "sourceUrl": "https://holdings.panasonic/global/" }, { "year": 2024, "title": "Panasonic Automotive Systems majority stake transferred", "summary": "An Apollo-advised fund acquired 80 percent of Panasonic Automotive Systems, with Panasonic Holdings retaining 20 percent.\n\nThe automotive business became an equity-method affiliate in a transaction involving Apollo-linked funds, while Panasonic Holdings retained a minority stake.", "sourceUrl": "https://panasonic.cn/about/news/all/news20241202/" }, { "year": null, "title": "National name introduced on bicycle lamps", "summary": "Konosuke Matsushita's electrical business used National for battery-powered bicycle lamps, establishing the identity that later expanded across the company's appliance portfolio.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1960, "title": "National Kid television series launched", "summary": "National sponsored and co-produced the tokusatsu series National Kid with Toei as a merchandising and brand-promotion initiative.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1976, "title": "ABBA appears in National advertising", "summary": "ABBA participated in National commercials distributed across Western Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1978, "title": "Pink Lady promotes National products", "summary": "Japanese pop duo Pink Lady appeared in commercials for National air conditioners and the Pepper portable transistor radio.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1980, "title": "National audiovisual branding ends in Europe", "summary": "Matsushita stopped using National for audiovisual products in Europe, shifting those products to Panasonic and Technics.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1988, "title": "National Panasonic identity used in Japan", "summary": "The National and Panasonic names were combined in Japan as National Panasonic after Panasonic achieved strong worldwide recognition.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1988, "title": "National audiovisual branding ends in Australia and New Zealand", "summary": "Matsushita ceased using National for audiovisual products in Australia and New Zealand, adopting Panasonic and Technics instead.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 2004, "title": "Asian rebranding begins", "summary": "National products in Asia began a gradual transition to Panasonic as the company pursued a unified global brand.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 2005, "title": "Kerosene heater recall begins", "summary": "A recall of several National kerosene heater models began in November because exhaust-hose failures could cause carbon-monoxide leakage.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 2008, "title": "Remaining Japanese National products move to Panasonic", "summary": "Following Matsushita Electric Industrial's renaming as Panasonic Corporation on October 1, remaining National-branded non-audiovisual products in Japan were marketed as Panasonic products.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1949, "title": "Public listing", "summary": "Shares were listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges.", "sourceUrl": "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/パナソニックホールディングス" }, { "year": 1955, "title": "Panasonic name used for exports", "summary": "The Panasonic brand was first used on an exported speaker product.", "sourceUrl": "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/パナソニックホールディングス" }, { "year": 1977, "title": "Maclord VHS and Palook launched", "summary": "The group expanded its consumer portfolio with VHS video recorders and fluorescent lighting.", "sourceUrl": "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/パナソニックホールディングス" }, { "year": 2008, "title": "Company renamed Panasonic Corporation", "summary": "Matsushita Electric Industrial adopted the Panasonic Corporation name and consolidated its international identity.", "sourceUrl": "https://edinetdb.jp/company/E01772/text" }, { "year": 2009, "title": "Sanyo brought into the group", "summary": "Panasonic acquired a controlling stake in Sanyo Electric, gaining greater exposure to batteries and solar technology.", "sourceUrl": "https://finboard.jp/companies/JP:6752/history" }, { "year": 2011, "title": "Panasonic Electric Works and Sanyo fully acquired", "summary": "Both companies became wholly owned subsidiaries through tender offers and share exchanges.", "sourceUrl": "https://edinetdb.jp/company/E01772/text" }, { "year": 2012, "title": "Panasonic Electric Works integrated", "summary": "Panasonic absorbed Panasonic Electric Works and reorganized the group around broader business domains.", "sourceUrl": "https://edinetdb.jp/company/E01772/text" }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Blue Yonder made wholly owned", "summary": "Panasonic completed the acquisition of the remaining Blue Yonder shares.", "sourceUrl": "https://edinetdb.jp/company/E01772/text" } ], "products": [ { "name": "Lumix", "category": "Digital cameras", "description": "Lumix is Panasonic’s digital-imaging line, covering interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras, compact cameras, lenses, and related accessories. The range is associated with still photography and video production, with models aimed at consumers, enthusiasts, and professional creators.\n\nLumix is Panasonic’s digital imaging brand for interchangeable-lens cameras, compact cameras, camcorders, lenses, and related accessories. The line has included products aimed at still photography, professional video, and hybrid creators. Lumix is associated with mirrorless-camera development and Panasonic’s broader imaging and audiovisual engineering capabilities.", "launchedYear": 2001, "status": "active" }, { "name": "VIERA", "category": "Televisions", "description": "VIERA was Panasonic’s principal flat-panel television family. It became particularly associated with plasma displays before Panasonic shifted toward newer display technologies and reduced its traditional television manufacturing footprint.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "legacy" }, { "name": "Technics", "category": "Audio equipment", "description": "Technics is Panasonic’s specialist high-fidelity audio brand. Its portfolio has included turntables, amplifiers, receivers, speakers, headphones, and digital audio products, with the SL-1200 turntable among its best-known products.\n\nTechnics is Panasonic’s specialist audio brand. Its products have included turntables, amplifiers, speakers, headphones, network audio equipment, and other hi-fi systems. The brand is positioned separately from mainstream Panasonic consumer electronics and emphasizes sound quality, industrial design, and enthusiast-oriented performance.\n\nTechnics is Panasonic’s premium audio brand. Introduced in 1965, it has been used for speakers, amplifiers, turntables, headphones and other home and professional audio products. Within the group’s brand architecture, Technics generally occupies a higher-end position than mainstream Panasonic audio equipment and is marketed around sound quality, industrial design and enthusiast credibility.", "launchedYear": 1965, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Panasonic home appliances", "category": "Home appliances", "description": "Panasonic’s appliance portfolio has included refrigerators, washing machines, rice cookers, microwave ovens, shavers, grooming products, kitchen equipment, and other household devices. Availability and product composition vary by market.\n\nPanasonic’s appliance portfolio includes refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, microwave and cooking equipment, rice cookers, and other products for the home. These products reflect the company’s historical role in Japan’s household electrification and its continuing focus on practical convenience, energy management, durability, and everyday usability. Availability and exact lineups vary by country.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Panasonic batteries", "category": "Batteries and energy", "description": "Panasonic produces consumer batteries, rechargeable cells, and battery systems for industrial and automotive applications. Battery technology became increasingly important to the group through its Sanyo acquisition and cooperation with electric-vehicle manufacturers.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Panasonic automotive systems", "category": "Automotive technology", "description": "The automotive business supplies vehicle electronics, infotainment, cockpit systems, components, and battery-related technologies. It represents Panasonic’s shift toward business-to-business and mobility applications beyond traditional consumer electronics.\n\nPanasonic Automotive Systems supplies vehicle electronics and infotainment technologies to automotive manufacturers. Its offerings include in-vehicle information and entertainment systems and related electronic solutions. The business became a dedicated Panasonic Group company in 2022 and, after the 2024 transaction, operated with an Apollo-advised fund holding 80 percent and Panasonic Holdings retaining 20 percent.\n\nPanasonic Automotive Systems develops vehicle cockpit and infotainment systems, displays, head-up displays, audio systems, charging equipment, sensors and related electronic devices. The business also addresses advanced driver-assistance and software-defined-vehicle requirements. In 2024 it moved into a strategic ownership structure involving Apollo-linked funds, with Panasonic Holdings retaining a minority interest.", "launchedYear": 2022, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Panasonic televisions and audiovisual products", "category": "Consumer electronics", "description": "Panasonic has historically produced televisions, video recorders, disc players, home-theater equipment, headphones, and other audiovisual products. Television and video technology played a central role in the brand’s international recognition, while current product availability and market participation differ by region as the group has adjusted its consumer-electronics portfolio.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Panasonic batteries and energy systems", "category": "Energy technology", "description": "Panasonic develops primary batteries, rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion cells, and energy-storage technologies for consumer, industrial, and mobility applications. Battery operations have become strategically important as the group has expanded from household electronics toward electrification, energy management, and automotive supply.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Industrial and business solutions", "category": "Industrial technology", "description": "Panasonic’s business portfolio includes electronic components, manufacturing equipment, supply-chain and logistics systems, building equipment, factory solutions, and other professional technologies. These activities serve enterprises and institutions rather than only household consumers and represent the group’s shift toward specialized, recurring, and business-to-business applications.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "National rice cookers", "category": "Kitchen appliances", "description": "National rice cookers were among the brand's most recognizable products in Asia. They contributed substantially to the brand's reputation as a dependable manufacturer of practical household appliances and were also imported into some Asian-American markets.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "discontinued" }, { "name": "National household appliances", "category": "Home appliances", "description": "The broad National household-appliance range included white goods and other everyday domestic equipment. In Japan these products retained the National name longer than audiovisual products because of the brand's strong historical recognition, before being rebranded Panasonic.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "discontinued" }, { "name": "National audiovisual products", "category": "Consumer electronics", "description": "National formerly identified a large portion of Matsushita's audio and video portfolio, including television-related products. Internationally, these lines were progressively transferred to Panasonic and Technics as the Panasonic name gained global prominence.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "discontinued" }, { "name": "National kerosene heaters", "category": "Heating appliances", "description": "National sold kerosene-based heaters in Japan. Several models became subject to a recall initiated in 2005 after exhaust-hose failures were linked to the possibility of carbon-monoxide entering rooms.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "recalled and discontinued" }, { "name": "National bicycles", "category": "Bicycles", "description": "National bicycles were produced with a high degree of factory automation and were associated with relatively low prices and strong build quality. Products imported into the United States were sold under the Panasonic label. One model used the unusual Shimano front-freewheel system.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "discontinued" }, { "name": "National Pepper portable transistor radio", "category": "Portable audio", "description": "The Pepper was a National portable transistor radio promoted in Japan through commercials featuring the pop duo Pink Lady in 1978.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "discontinued" }, { "name": "Panasonic Viera", "category": "Televisions", "description": "Viera is Panasonic’s television line and one of the best-known successors to the company’s long consumer-video and display business. The range has included flat-panel televisions and, in recent years, smart-TV platforms and premium picture technologies. Panasonic announced cooperation with Amazon to introduce a Panasonic-specific Fire TV operating-system experience on selected 4K Viera models from the 2024 model cycle.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Panasonic Lumix", "category": "Digital cameras", "description": "Lumix is Panasonic’s digital-imaging brand, covering interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras, compact cameras and related lenses and accessories. The line became associated with optical stabilization, compact digital designs and, in selected products, Leica-licensed lens technology. Panasonic used the brand to broaden digital imaging beyond specialist users through a mixture of high-performance and more accessible models.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Eneloop", "category": "Rechargeable batteries", "description": "Eneloop is a rechargeable battery brand originally associated with Sanyo and subsequently incorporated into Panasonic’s battery portfolio. It is positioned around ready-to-use rechargeable cells, repeated cycling and reduced reliance on disposable batteries. The brand remains one of the most recognizable consumer offerings connected with Panasonic’s broader energy and battery expertise.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Panasonic Energy cylindrical lithium-ion batteries", "category": "Electric-vehicle and energy batteries", "description": "Panasonic Energy develops and manufactures cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells for automotive and other applications. The group’s automotive battery activities include 1865 and 2170-format cells and are part of its larger strategy in vehicle electrification, energy storage and battery-supply-chain technology.", "launchedYear": null, "status": "active" }, { "name": "Blue Yonder", "category": "Supply-chain software", "description": "Blue Yonder provides supply-chain planning, execution and related enterprise software. Panasonic acquired the remaining interest in 2021, making the company a wholly owned subsidiary. Blue Yonder represents Panasonic’s expansion from hardware manufacturing into recurring software and digital operations for retailers, manufacturers, logistics providers and other enterprises.", "launchedYear": 2021, "status": "active" } ], "campaigns": [ { "year": 2003, "name": "Panasonic ideas for life", "markets": [ "Global" ], "summary": "Panasonic made the name its global brand and introduced “ideas for life” to connect its wide range of electronics and household products with an everyday-life benefit.", "outcome": "The campaign supported worldwide brand consolidation around Panasonic.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2013, "name": "A Better Life, A Better World", "markets": [ "Global" ], "summary": "Panasonic adopted a new corporate tagline emphasizing improved quality of life and broader social and technological contribution.\n\nPanasonic introduced “A Better Life, A Better World” as a group brand slogan, replacing earlier expressions such as “ideas for life” and “eco ideas.” The promise positioned Panasonic around practical improvements in living, work, mobility and environmental performance.", "outcome": "The slogan became the group’s principal international brand platform.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 1960, "name": "National Kid", "markets": [ "Japan", "Brazil" ], "summary": "National sponsored and co-produced a tokusatsu television series with Toei as a clear merchandising and brand-building initiative. It had limited popularity in Japan but later developed a cult following in Brazil.", "outcome": "Limited domestic success followed by later cult recognition in Brazil.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1976, "name": "ABBA National commercials", "markets": [ "Belgium", "France", "Netherlands", "Switzerland", "West Germany", "Australia", "New Zealand", "Japan" ], "summary": "ABBA appeared in National television advertisements, giving the brand a high-profile international pop-culture association across European and Asia-Pacific markets.", "outcome": "International broadcast campaign; later commercial footage remains part of the brand's advertising history.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1978, "name": "Pink Lady National product commercials", "markets": [ "Japan" ], "summary": "Pink Lady promoted National air conditioners and the Pepper portable transistor radio in Japanese advertising.", "outcome": "Celebrity-led domestic promotion for appliance and portable-audio products.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 1986, "name": "Chatran television campaign", "markets": [ "Japan" ], "summary": "A National television campaign used footage associated with Chatran, also known as Milo, from The Adventures of Milo and Otis, linking the appliance brand to a recognizable animal-film character.", "outcome": "A notable example of National's Japanese cross-promotional advertising.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 2010, "name": "Panasonic centennial communications", "markets": [ "Japan", "International" ], "summary": "The group marked its centenary of founding with special advertising distributed through television, online video and Panasonic’s official YouTube channel. The campaign connected the company’s historical manufacturing identity with its future-oriented brand message.", "outcome": "It served as a corporate anniversary and brand-reinforcement program rather than a single product launch.", "sourceUrl": "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/パナソニックホールディングス" }, { "year": 2024, "name": "Panasonic and Amazon Fire TV collaboration", "markets": [ "Japan" ], "summary": "Panasonic worked with Amazon on a Panasonic-specific Fire TV operating-system experience for selected 4K Viera televisions. The cooperation combined Panasonic’s display hardware with Amazon’s smart-TV software environment.", "outcome": "The experience began appearing on 2024 model-year 4K Viera products.", "sourceUrl": "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/パナソニック" }, { "year": 2025, "name": "AI advertising-screening support service", "markets": [ "Japan" ], "summary": "Panasonic Connect developed an AI service intended to help television broadcasters pre-screen commercials for exaggerated claims and legal or ethical risks. The service was designed to reduce manual review burdens and use Panasonic Connect’s existing relationships with broadcasters.", "outcome": "The company planned commercial service availability around summer 2026; the reported material does not establish later adoption or results.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO92805280V21C25A1TB2000/" } ], "scandals": [ { "year": 2005, "title": "National kerosene heater carbon-monoxide recall", "summary": "Several National kerosene heater models were recalled after failures in exhaust hoses created a risk that carbon monoxide could leak into rooms. The recall effort began in November 2005 after a fatal accident in January of that year.", "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)", "sourceUrls": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" ] }, { "year": 2005, "title": "National oil fan-heater recall and fatal accidents", "summary": "Fatal accidents were reported in connection with recalled National-branded kerosene fan heaters. The group suspended advertising across products for a period and broadcast apology messages while pursuing recall and customer-safety measures.", "sourceUrl": "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/パナソニックホールディングス", "sourceUrls": [ "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/パナソニックホールディングス" ] }, { "year": 2026, "title": "Panasonic recalls drum washer-dryers over fire risk", "summary": "In October 2026 Panasonic announced a recall of certain LX series drum-type washer-dryers, covering 21 models produced between August 2021 and July 2025. The automatic detergent dispensing unit may allow detergent or fabric softener to leak from the tank connection outside the wash tub and reach internal wiring, degrading insulation and potentially causing a local short circuit, smoke or fire. About 640,000 units are affected, including 622,527 in Japan and 18,144 shipped to Taiwan, where three models are involved. Panasonic reported six smoke or fire incidents in Japan and one in Taiwan, with no injuries, and urged customers to stop using the automatic dispensing function.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nownews.com/news/6883741", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.nownews.com/news/6883741", "https://www.ettoday.net/news/20261015/3255416.htm" ] }, { "year": 2020, "title": "JDI and Panasonic sue Tianma over LCD panel patents", "summary": "In 2020, Japan Display Inc. and Panasonic filed a lawsuit against Tianma Microelectronics in a U.S. district court. The suit concerned liquid-crystal display panel patents. The filing was reported as a patent dispute between the Japanese display makers and the Chinese panel manufacturer. The available report identifies the parties, the court type, and the subject of the patents, but does not state the specific claims, the relief sought, or the outcome of the case.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.itbear.com.cn/html/2020-09/386918.html", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.itbear.com.cn/html/2020-09/386918.html" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Panasonic confirms internal network breach", "summary": "Panasonic confirmed that hackers accessed its internal network. According to the company, some file-server data was accessed. The intrusion began on June 22 and ended on November 3, and unauthorized access was detected on November 11. Panasonic stated that it was investigating whether customer personal information or sensitive social-infrastructure information was involved. The company did not disclose further details about the scope of the accessed data or the identity of the intruders.", "sourceUrl": "https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/29/panasonic-data-breach/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/29/panasonic-data-breach/" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Panasonic discloses unauthorized server access", "summary": "In November 2021, Panasonic disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to a file server. According to the company, the server contained data related to technology and business partners as well as employees' personal information. Panasonic stated that it had not confirmed exactly which data may have been stolen. The disclosure described the unauthorized access and the categories of data held on the affected server, while the specific data compromised remained unconfirmed at the time of the announcement.", "sourceUrl": "https://siliconangle.com/2021/11/29/panasonic-data-breach-remained-undetected-five-months/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://siliconangle.com/2021/11/29/panasonic-data-breach-remained-undetected-five-months/" ] }, { "year": 2021, "title": "Panasonic and Lazada assist Thai authorities in counterfeit battery seizure", "summary": "Panasonic and Lazada collaborated with Thai authorities in an operation that seized more than 82,000 counterfeit batteries bearing Panasonic’s trademark. The article says the batteries were intended for sale on e-commerce platforms.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.ryt9.com/en/anpi/250826", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.ryt9.com/en/anpi/250826" ] } ], "decisions": [ { "year": 2008, "type": "strategy", "title": "Adopt Panasonic as the corporate name", "context": "The international Panasonic brand had become more recognizable than the Matsushita corporate name in many markets.\n\nThe group operated internationally under Panasonic while Matsushita Electric Industrial Company remained its legal corporate identity. A unified name was intended to strengthen global brand recognition.\n\nThe group had long used National in Japan and Panasonic internationally, but global operations required a more unified identity.", "action": "The company changed its corporate name to Panasonic Corporation and made Panasonic the group’s principal global identity.\n\nMatsushita Electric Industrial changed its legal name to Panasonic Corporation and expanded Panasonic branding across its product portfolio.", "aftermath": "Panasonic became the group’s principal corporate and international brand, while National was retired from most new domestic product branding.\n\nThe change consolidated the international brand while specialist names such as Technics and Lumix continued to serve particular categories.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2009, "type": "mna", "title": "Acquire Sanyo", "context": "Sanyo was under financial pressure, while Panasonic sought stronger positions in lithium-ion batteries, solar technology and related energy businesses.", "action": "Panasonic acquired a controlling stake in Sanyo and subsequently completed its integration as a group company.", "aftermath": "The transaction expanded Panasonic’s portfolio but was followed by later divestments and restructuring of selected businesses.\n\nThe transaction broadened Panasonic’s energy and battery capabilities and contributed to a large-scale group restructuring.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2011, "type": "strategy", "title": "Restructure the television business", "context": "Television profitability deteriorated amid intense competition, changing display technologies, and pressure from Asian manufacturers.", "action": "Panasonic announced the end of plasma production at its Amagasaki plant and reductions in television-related employment.", "aftermath": "The company moved away from large-scale plasma manufacturing and reduced its dependence on traditional television hardware.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2014, "type": "strategy", "title": "Expand automotive battery cooperation with Tesla", "context": "Electric vehicles created a potential growth market for Panasonic’s rechargeable-cell expertise.", "action": "Panasonic agreed to participate in Tesla’s planned U.S. Gigafactory and supply automotive battery cells.", "aftermath": "The relationship became a prominent part of Panasonic’s automotive-energy strategy, although the market remained highly competitive.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2022, "type": "strategy", "title": "Create Panasonic Holdings", "context": "The group operated across increasingly diverse consumer, industrial, automotive, and energy businesses.", "action": "Panasonic reorganized as Panasonic Holdings Corporation and placed operating activities into subsidiaries, including a subsidiary retaining the Panasonic Corporation name.", "aftermath": "The structure separated group governance from operating businesses and reinforced a portfolio-based management model.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic" }, { "year": 2022, "type": "strategy", "title": "Reorganization into a holding-company structure", "context": "Panasonic sought clearer accountability and greater autonomy for its major businesses in a competitive and rapidly changing technology market.", "action": "The former Panasonic Corporation changed its name to Panasonic Holdings Corporation and transferred operating responsibilities to specialized business companies.", "aftermath": "The structure placed greater strategic responsibility with individual operating companies while Panasonic Holdings retained 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"title": "Asian National-to-Panasonic rebranding", "context": "Panasonic sought greater recognition and operational consistency by consolidating its businesses under one internationally established brand.", "action": "National products across Asian markets were gradually rebranded as Panasonic.", "aftermath": "National's presence contracted substantially, with Japan becoming the principal remaining market until the 2008 transition.", "financials": null, "competitorReactions": [], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_(brand)" }, { "year": 2008, "type": "strategy", "title": "Final Japanese brand consolidation", "context": "Matsushita Electric Industrial changed its corporate identity to Panasonic Corporation, completing a long-running shift toward a single global brand.", "action": "Remaining National-branded Japanese non-audiovisual products, including household appliances and white goods, were moved to the Panasonic brand.", "aftermath": "National ceased to function as 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