Panasonic Corporation based in Osaka (Japan) is an acknowledged leader and one of the largest electronic product manufacturer in the world. Comprised of over 680 companies, Panasonic Corporation is a diversified conglomerate and has a formidable presence in
HOME APPLIANCES, along with interests in:
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DIGITAL AVC NETWORKS
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COMPONENTS AND DEVICES
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OTHER BUSINESS DOMAINS
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PEW & PANAHOME
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Panasonic Corporation provides a wide range of products ranging from audiovisual and information/communication equipment to home appliances and other components to enhance and enrich lifestyles all around the globe. The company is currently manufacturing and marketing over 15,000 products under the brand Panasonic. |
In over ninety years of successful business, our company has never lost sight of its corporate mission, that of enhancing the quality of life throughout the world.
Foundation of Panasonic
The history of Panasonic goes back to when Konosuke Matsushita (23) along with his wife (22) and brother in law (15) founded Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works in 1918. Panasonic starts with a desire to create things of value. As hard work and dedication result in one innovative product after another, the fledging company takes its first steps towards becoming the electronics giant of today.
Panasonic: At a glance
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Company Name: |
Panasonic Corporation |
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Head Office Location: |
1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8501, Japan
Tel. 81-6-6908-1121 |
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President: |
Fumio Ohtsubo |
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Foundation: |
March, 1918 (incorporated in December, 1935) |
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Net Sales*: |
7,418.0 billion yen |
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Number of Employees*: |
384,586 |
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Number of Consolidated Companies*: |
680 (including parent company) |
*as of March 31, 2010
Business Segments
Panasonic Corporation is comprised of 14 business domain companies. Each company has its own distinct R&D, production and sales divisions that respond to its own business segment, such as digital AV, home appliances, industrial solutions, and other electronic and consumer products.
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