Company Profile
Panasonic Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. was founded in 1918. The founder was Mr. Matsushita Konosuke, known as the "God of Management." When it was founded, it was a small workshop composed of three people. After several generations of hard work, it has now become a world-famous international comprehensive electronic technology enterprise group and a world-famous comprehensive large-scale electronics enterprise, and is developing businesses in various countries around the world. Activity.
Since its establishment, it has always taken "striving to improve and enhance social life and contribute to the development of world culture" as its social mission and corporate program. In order to realize a richer social life and promote social development, Panasonic actively conducts worldwide all-round research, development and business activities from basic technology, product technology to new production technology.
Panasonic is a multinational company with more than 230 companies around the world and a total of more than 250,000 employees. There are more than 54,000 of them in China. Total sales in 2001 were more than US$61 billion, ranking 26th among the world's top 500 manufacturing companies.
Engage in business
Digital AV network business; energy conservation and environmental protection business; digital communications business; system engineering design business; household appliances business; residential facilities business; air conditioning equipment business; industrial automation equipment Components and spare parts business of business and related businesses; network, software business, etc. In these fields, Panasonic is engaged in product research and development, design, manufacturing, sales and after-sales service.
Global History
In 1918, founder Konosuke Matsushita founded Matsushita Electric Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Oseki-cho, Fukushima-ku, Osaka, and began producing light bulbs
Sockets and rotary sockets for double light bulbs
In 1922, the first headquarters factory was built in Ozeki-cho, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City
In 1923, a bullet type for bicycles was developed and sold Lamps adopted an agency system to expand sales across the country
In 1927, a square lamp for bicycles was developed and sold, and this product began to use the "National" trademark
In 1929 The company name was changed to "Panasonic Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd." and a program and creed were formulated. In 1931, the production of radios and dry batteries began.
In 1932, the founding anniversary was established, the company's true mission was announced, and the Trading Department (became Matsushita Electric Trading Co., Ltd. in 1935)
Adopted the division system in 1933
Moved the headquarters factory to a newly built factory in Kadoma City
< p>The 5 spirits that Panasonic Electric should contribute to society (changed to 7 spirits in 1937)In 1934, the "Shop Clerks (Employees) Training School" was opened in 1934
1935 Established Panasonic Electric Trading Co., Ltd.
Reorganized the company into a company with limited shares and became Panasonic Industrial Co., Ltd., adopting a branch system (established 9 companies including Panasonic Wireless Co., Ltd.)
In 1938, the import business started through Matsushita Electric Trading Co., Ltd.
In 1940, the first management policy presentation meeting was held
In 1946, a labor union organization was established
In 1952, it cooperated with Nakagawa Machinery Co., Ltd. (now Panasonic Refrigerator), entered into technical cooperation with Philips Company of the Netherlands, and established Panasonic Electronics Co., Ltd.
In 1953, it opened a central research institute and opened Opened the New York office
Cooperated with Japan Victory Corporation (JVC) in 1954
In 1955, Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. was established
In 1956, Osaka Electric Seiko was established Electronics Co., Ltd. (now Panasonic Seiko)
In 1957, it began to set up sales stores nationwide
In 1958, Panasonic Communications Industry Co., Ltd. was established
In 1959 Established Panasonic Electric Company of America
Started selling color TVs in 1960. Konosuke Matsushita became chairman in 1961; Masaharu Matsushita became president
Established the first "post-World War II" brand in Thailand Overseas production plants
Collaborated with Dongfang Electric Co., Ltd. (now Panasonic Electric Transmission Systems Co., Ltd.) in 1962
In 1968, the Panasonic Electric History Museum was officially opened
In 1969, Matsushita Tobacco Electronics Industry Co., Ltd. was established
The Panasonic Electrical Technology Museum was officially opened
In 1970, the "Panasonic Pavilion" was established at the Osaka World Expo to display "Era Data Storage" appliances" and other products
In 1971, consumer consultation centers were opened in exhibition halls across the country
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange
In 1973, Konosuke Matsushita Appointed as consultant; Takahashi Arataro as chairman
Annual sales exceeded 1 trillion yen
In 1976, Panasonic Electronic Components Co., Ltd. was established
In 1977, Panasonic Masaharu became chairman; Yamashita Toshihiko became president
Established Panasonic Household Equipment Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd.
In 1979, Panasonic Battery Industry Co., Ltd. was established
< p>In 1986, Akio Tanii became president; Toshihiko Yamashita became chairmanBegan to use the "Panasonic" trademark in Japan
In 1987, the financial year of each company belonging to the Panasonic Group was The final accounts are unified as the end of March
In 1988, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Trading Co., Ltd. were merged
In 1989, the founder and consultant Konosuke Matsushita passed away (at the age of 94)
Acquired the American MCA Company in 1990
In 1991, the basic policy of environmental management was formulated (Panasonic Environmental Constitution
Chapter)
In 1993, Yoichi Morishita became the president; Akio Tanii became the chairman
Obtained 100% of the equity of Panasonic Electronics Industry Co., Ltd.
In 1995, Panasonic Electrical Appliances Merger of Sangyo Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Sumitomo Electric Co., Ltd.
Transferred 80% of the controlling shares of MCA Corporation of the United States
Started selling DVD players in 1996
Introduced the intra-company branch system in 1997
80 years since its founding in 1998
Introduced CCM (Capital Cost Emphasis on Operations and Management) in 1999
Masaharu Matsushita took office in 2000 Honorary President; Yoichi Morishita takes office as President; Masayuki Matsushita takes office as Vice President; Kunio Nakamura takes office as President
The start of the "Creation 21 Plan" in 2001 (formally invested in the "Super·Manufacturing Industry" "Destruction and Creation" activities)
The newly established Panasonic Center in 2002
Obtained 100% of the equity of Panasonic Electronics Industry Co., Ltd.
In 2003, the global brand and The global brand slogans were unified into "Panasonic" and "Panasonic ideas for life". In terms of "building a new comprehensive business relationship through strengthening capital relations", we reached a consensus and signed a relevant agreement with Panasonic Electric Co., Ltd. .
Logo Story
Panasonic unified its global brands into Panasonic, and used "Panasonic ideas for life" as its brand slogan to realize "a dotted network society" and "connect with the earth" "Environmental survival" is our ideal, and we will continue to contribute to improving the cultural and living standards of people around the world.
Panasonic launched the brand slogan "Panasonic ideas for life" to the world. The meaning of "ideas for life" is "through R&D, production, sales and service by employees around the world, we will continue to provide valuable ideas to create a colorful life and an advanced and beautiful society."
Through products and services, we provide “ideas from the customer’s perspective, “ideas that are practical”, “ideas that bring surprises and discoveries, and “ideas that make people happy” , "new ideas", "interesting ideas", etc., various valuable "ideas" that accompany customers throughout their lives.
We hope that through such innovative, cutting-edge and valuable "ideas", we will strive to make the lives of every customer around the world more colorful and contribute to the social development of countries around the world. Make contributions and continuously provide "ideas for life" to customers and business partners around the world, and become a Panasonic Group that can always benefit mankind.
Panasonic - China
Since Deng Xiaoping visited Panasonic in 1978, Panasonic began to invest in China, integrating Panasonic's business in China with China's reform, opening up and economic construction. As one body. From electronic materials to parts, from parts to complete machines, from household appliances to industrial machines, so far, more than 160 technical cooperation projects have been carried out in China, and 53 joint ventures and sole proprietorships have been established (7 companies in Shanghai), with a total investment of Nearly $1.5 billion.
Panasonic's cooperation with China began in 1978. From technology introduction, investment and establishment of joint ventures, sole proprietorships, to the establishment of R&D bases, Panasonic's business scale in China has been expanding day by day. Up to now, Panasonic has invested in and established 60 joint ventures and wholly-owned enterprises in China, including 4 research and development centers, with more than 60,000 employees.