Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
松下電器産業株式会社

Type	Corporation TYO: 6752 , NYSE: MC
Founded	Osaka, Japan (1918)
Location	Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Key people	Kunio Nakamura, President
Industry	Electronics
Products	AVC networks, Home appliances, Components and devices, others
Revenue	74.5 billion U.S. (Fiscal year ended March 31, 2005)
Employees	334,752 (Consolidated, as of March 31, 2005)
Website	Panasonic Global Site

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. Foreground left: Matsushita Electric House of History; behind: Corporate R&D laboratories

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (松下電器産業株式会社, Matsushita Denki Sangyō Kabushiki-gaisha^?) (TYO: 6752 , NYSE: MC) is a Japanese electronics manufacturer based in Kadoma, Osaka prefecture, Japan. This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... The Tokyo Stock Exchange (東京証券取引所 Tōkyō Shōken Torihikijo, abbreviated TSE) is the worlds second-largest stock exchange market. ... New York Stock Exchange (June 2003) The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) , also nicknamed the Big Board, is by far the largest stock exchange in the world (by dollar volume) and second largest by number of listings. ... Osaka Castle Location in Japan Osaka (Japanese: 大阪市, ÅŒsaka-shi, â–¶ (help· info)) is the capital of Osaka Prefecture and the third-largest city in Japan, with a population of 2. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... Namihaya-Dome（なみはやドーム） Kadoma (門真市; -shi) is a city located in Osaka, Japan. ... Osaka Prefecture (大阪府 ÅŒsaka-fu) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Revenue is a US business term for the amount of money that a company can receive from its activities, mostly from sales of products and/or services to customers. ... Image File history File links Green_Arrow_Up. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to present) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal republic George W... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... The front page of the English Wikipedia Website. ... ImageMetadata File history File links National-Panasonic. ... ImageMetadata File history File links National-Panasonic. ... The Tokyo Stock Exchange (東京証券取引所 Tōkyō Shōken Torihikijo, abbreviated TSE) is the worlds second-largest stock exchange market. ... New York Stock Exchange (June 2003) The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) , also nicknamed the Big Board, is by far the largest stock exchange in the world (by dollar volume) and second largest by number of listings. ... Electronics is the controlled manipulation of the flow of electrons; as defined by KAOS, A.K.A. TCBHM, in 1974. ... Namihaya-Dome（なみはやドーム） Kadoma (門真市; -shi) is a city located in Osaka, Japan. ... Osaka Prefecture (大阪府 ÅŒsaka-fu) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. ...

It was founded by Konosuke Matsushita in 1918, with its first product being a duplex lamp socket. In 1927, it produced a bicycle lamp, the first product it marketed under the brand name National. Since then, it has become the largest Japanese electronics producer and competes mainly with Sony, Thomson and Philips. In addition to electronics Matsushita offers non-electronic products and services such as home renovation services. Konosuke Matsushita (松下 幸之助 Matsushita Kōnosuke, November 27, 1894 – April 27, 1989) was a Japanese industrialist, the founder of Matsushita Electric, a company based in the suburb of Kadoma (on the Keihan line), Osaka in Japan. ... Sony ) is a Japanese leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional market. ... This article concerns the media and entertainment company. ... Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Royal Philips Electronics N.V.), usually known as Philips, (Euronext: PHIA, NYSE: PHG) is one of the largest electronics companies in the world. ...

The correct English pronunciation is Mahtsu-sheeta, while the proper Japanese pronunciation for the company is Mahtsu-sh'ta.

Brands and divisions

Matsushita produces electronic products under a variety of names, including:

• Panasonic (home appliances for the overseas market, personal electronics, audio/video equipment, microchips, automotive components)
• National (home appliances for the Japanese market)
• Nais (components for automated systems - replaced by Panasonic in 2004)
• Quasar (lower-priced televisions and video equipment in the North American market - being phased out)
• Technics (audio equipment)
• Ramsa (professional audio equipment)
• Japan Victor Company (JVC), Matsushita has been the controlling stockholder since 1953.

Panasonic is principal sponsor of the Toyota F1 team Panasonic was also the name of a road bicycle racing team and a Finnish electronic music duo. ... National is a brand used by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. ... Quasar is a North American brand of electronics, first used by Motorola in 1967 for a model line of transistorized color televisions, which were well-known for containing all serviceable parts in a drawer beneath the televisions cabinet. ... Technics is a brand name of Japan-based Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. ... JVC, or Japan Victor Company (日本ビクター株式会社) (TYO: 6792) is a Japanese consumer electronics corporation based in Yokohama, Japan which was founded in 1927. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link is to a full 1953 calendar). ...

Shareholders

Holdings

• Panasonic Corporation of North America

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History

Matsushita was founded in 1918 and operated factories in Japan and Asia through the end of World War II, producing electrical components and appliances such as light fixtures, motors, and electric irons. 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... A factory (previously manufactory) or manufacturing plant is a large industrial building where workers manufacture goods or supervise machines processing one product into another. ... Asia is the largest and most populous region or continent depending on the definition. ... Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead:17 million Civilian dead:33 million Total dead:50 million Military dead:8 million Civilian dead:4 million Total dead:12 million World War II... The article on electrical energy is located elsewhere. ... An incandescent light bulb and its glowing filament. ... Electric motors of various sizes. ... An iron Ironing or smoothing is the work of using a heated tool to remove wrinkles from washed clothes. ...

After WWII, Matsushita regrouped and began to supply the post war boom in Japan with radios and appliances. Matsushita's brother-in-law, Toshio Iue founded Sanyo as a subcontractor for components after WWII. Sanyo grew to become a competitor to Matsushita. Sanyo Electric Co. ...

In 1951, Konosuke Matsushita traveled to the United States and met with American dealers. Matsushita began producing cheap television sets for the U.S. market under the Panasonic brand name, and signed a cooperative venture with Philips the following year in order to incorporate more advanced Western technologies into its products. 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Konosuke Matsushita (松下 幸之助 Matsushita Kōnosuke, November 27, 1894 – April 27, 1989) was a Japanese industrialist, the founder of Matsushita Electric, a company based in the suburb of Kadoma (on the Keihan line), Osaka in Japan. ... Dealer has a number of meanings: A person who sells on behalf of a company or organization, or who sells in bulk from a large common store. ... McDonalds, represented by the Golden Arches, is one of the worlds most famous brands In marketing, a brand is the symbolic embodiment of all the information connected with a company, product or service. ... Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Royal Philips Electronics N.V.), usually known as Philips, (Euronext: PHIA, NYSE: PHG) is one of the largest electronics companies in the world. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a level of technological mastery sufficient to leave the surface of the planet for the first time and explore space. ...

The company used the National trademark outside of North America during the 1950s through the 1970s to much success. It sold televisions, radios, and home appliances in some markets. The company began opening manufacturing plants around the world. It quickly developed a reputation for well-made reliable products.

The company debuted a hi-fi speaker with the brand, "Technics". This line of high quality stereo components became worldwide favorites. The most famous product still made today is the SL-1200 record player used by radio stations and disc jockeys alike, known for its high performance and durability. Technics SL1210 The Technics SL-1200 is a series of turntables manufactured by Matsushita under the brand name of Technics. ...

During the 1970s, Matsushita expanded further in the U.S. market, purchasing Quasar from Motorola in 1974 and purchasing MCA-Universal in 1989. Many American employees who transferred over from Motorola felt that they were discriminated against and filed a lawsuit in 1986 after three-quarters of American managers from the Quasar division were let go. [1] The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Quasar is a North American brand of electronics, first used by Motorola in 1967 for a model line of transistorized color televisions, which were well-known for containing all serviceable parts in a drawer beneath the televisions cabinet. ... Motorola (NYSE: MOT) is a global communications company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... The current Universal Studios logo Universal Studios, a subsidiary of NBC Universal, has production studios and offices located at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, California, an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County between Los Angeles and Burbank. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The company then became a major target of anti-Japanese sentiment among workers in the United States. However, the Japanese stock market crash of 1989–1990 caused Matsushita's international power to wane: the company sold many of its foreign assets in the 1990s, including Universal (to Edgar Bronfman, Jr. of Seagram's). In classical economics and all micro-economics labour is one of three factors of production, the others being land and capital. ... Black Monday (1987) on the Dow Jones Industrial Average A stock market crash is a sudden dramatic loss of value of shares of stock in corporations. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... Edgar Miles Bronfman, Jr. ... The Seagram Company Ltd. ...

In recent years the company has been involved with the development of high-density optical disc standards intended to eventually replace the DVD and the SD memory card. The official DVD logo. ...

Beginning in the fall of 2004, Matsushita is slowly beginning to use the Panasonic brand as its primary name. Note that the matsushita.co.jp website now redirects to panasonic.co.jp.

On January 19, 2006 Matsushita announced that, starting in February, it will stop producing analog televisions (currently 30% of its total TV business) to concentrate on digital TVs. [2] January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• List of Matsushita products
• Panasonic CD interface
• List of Japanese companies
• Gamba Osaka
• Technics

The following is a partial list of products manufactured by Matsushita. ... The Panasonic CD interface, also known as the MKE CD interface (for Matsushita Kotobuki Electronics), SLCD or simply Panasonic, is a proprietary computer interface for connecting a CD-ROM drive to an IBM PC compatible computer. ... This is a list of companies based in Japan. ... Gamba Osaka (Japanese: ガンバ大阪) is a Japanese professional soccer (football) club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. ... Technics is a brand name of Japan-based Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. ...

External links

• Panasonic Global Home. Matsushita.co.jp redirects there.