President Fumio Ohtsubo of Panasonic Corporation today announced its business policy for the fiscal year ending March 2013 (FY 2013) at the company's business policy meeting. Addressing an audience of Panasonic Group employees, he summarized the group's progress made in the previous business year and outlined its goals for FY 2013. The following i...

Panasonic is accelerating its green initiatives to realize its 100th anniversary vision which is to become No.1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry. In the middle of April, Panasonic announced the establishment of Panasonic Eco Solutions North America (PESNA), a new business unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America (PNA) movi...

On May 6, 2012, Panasonic took part in the "Symphony of Light" event of the Tokyo Hotaru Festival, using its LED lighting to create a spectacular art installation on the Sumida River in Tokyo. The "Symphony of Light" on the Sumida River in Tokyo (Amanokawa Project®, ©Tokyo Hotaru) On the evening of May 6, Panasonic released about 100,000 "wis...

Panasonic Has Been Included Every Year since the FTSE4Good Index Series Was Launched Panasonic Corporation was selected again for the FTSE4Good Index Series, one of the world's leading socially responsible investment (SRI) index series. The series was begun by the London-based FTSE Group in 2001, and Panasonic has been included every year si...

Panasonic, a global leader of surface-mount technology (SMT) equipment with a worldwide sales and service network has started operation in the new factory to manufacture SMT equipment, namely electronic component mounting system and peripherals in Suzhou, China. The new factory is a relocated base of Panasonic Factory Solutions Suzhou Co., Ltd wi...

On 17th April 2012, Panasonic India collaborated with Everonn India Foundation (EIF), Chennai, to provide a life innovation container (LIC) to a State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) Facility. The decision to collaborate with EIF, a charitable trust towards spreading quality education across India, was made on the ba...

Hello everyone! Or Vanakkam as they say in Tamil. This is Akemi from Chennai (formerly Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu located on the Bay of Bengal in southeastern India. When people think of Indian food, curry and naan are the first dishes that spring to mind. But here in Chennai rice is widely cultivated thanks to the tropical climate, and ...

This month, Panasonic India put together an exciting event together with its fans online. Through its existing social media networks (Twitter, Facebook), Panasonic India gathered messages from over 21,000 fans to create the world's largest fan messages board for its Cheer-a-thon in support of the Delhi Daredevils, a cricket team which the co...

Panasonic Head Care Robot Undergoing Trials at Barber Shop Panasonic has started testing of its head care robot alongside real hairdressers at a salon in Hyogo Prefecture. The robot will be at Super Hair Seo in Nishinomiya starting from April 11 for about a two month period, during which customers can come and try out the head care robot. ...

Panasonic today launched its first worldwide campaign aimed at global consumers for its EVOLTA alkaline batteries. The campaign, as part of the company's efforts to raise awareness of EVOLTA batteries worldwide, gives visitors to the EVOLTA Global Facebook site a chance to win a year's worth of EVOLTA alkaline batteries. The EVOLTA Global Campai...

Panasonic Representatives Receive Award at Teatro Franco Parenti (Milano) ELITA DESIGN AWARD Grand Prix We're proud to announce our sustainable energy installation "Photosynthesis" took home the ELITA DESIGN AWARDS on Sunday 22, 2012 in Milano, Italy, earning the title of the best exhibition at Fuorisalone (all exhibitions at Milano Salone w...

Customers of Panasonic's products will be happy to know that the company's first customer care center in Cambodia opened its doors in the central business district of Phnom Penh on April 24, 2012. This new facility caters to end users on its in warranty and out of warranty after-services for air conditioners, home appliances and audio-visual produ...

Panasonic has launched "ECLIPSE LIVE FROM FUJIYAMA by SOLAR POWER" and will broadcast the annular solar eclipse on May 20, 2012 (Pacific Standard Time/PST) live to the world from the summit of Mt. Fuji, an important symbol of nature in Japan, using only green power. [Promotional Website] (Live Broadcast Site) ...

Panasonic will launch a 40W equivalent clear LED lamp into the European consumer market from July 2012, which will mark the beginning of its full-scale entry into the European LED lamp market. Panasonic is currently participating in Light+Building 2012, the world's largest trade fair for lighting and intelligent buildings held April 15-20, 201...

Today, Panasonic opened the doors to its sustainable energy installation based on the concept of "Photosynthesis" during the course of the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012, one of the largest and most influential design exhibitions in the world. Flash Video Report from the Panasonic Installation at the Milano Salone (reported by Manuela Mangiacaval...

Panasonic in partnership with the Seattle Mariners announced the installation of a solar panel system comprised of 168 Panasonic HIT® Double solar panels at Safeco Field, the Seattle Mariners' home ballpark. HIT® Double solar panels are unique because they are aesthetic and able to absorb and generate electricity from both the top and bottom ...

Highly evaluated for its eco initiatives in sales activities, reports on eco activities, and active disclosure of environmental management results, Panasonic received the No.1 Award for three consecutive years in the consumer electronics field of the 2012 Green Brand Survey in Taiwan on March 29, 2012. Panasonic also received the Super Green Brand...

Through its Kids school Eco Learning Program, Panasonic is offering opportunities for environmental education to children around the world to help nurture global sustainable leaders of tomorrow. Here, we would like to share some of the activities conducted in various regions, which have been carried out in Panasonic's 2011 fiscal year. ...

Smartphones and smart tablets are very convenient tools that provide easy access to information wherever you are and whenever you need it. They also offer intuitive operation. Smartphones that fit in the palm of your hand can do things that personal computers couldn't do until recently. Do you know that Panasonic's devices are inside smartphones...

One of the core parts of Panasonic's vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry in 2018 is "Green Business Innovation", which deals with reducing the impact on the environment of its own business activities, and today, Panasonic announced its plans to establish a new environmental engineering company in Malays...

Official Attendees Gather Together in the Groundbreaking Ceremony Panasonic held the groundbreaking ceremony for its first overseas appliances recycling-business company called Panasonic Dadi Dowa Summit Recycling Hangzhou Co., Ltd. (PDSH*) on March 2, 2012. Announced to be set up in Tonglu County, Hangzhou, China last year in May, the ceremo...

Panasonic will showcase its total solutions for creating, storing, saving and managing energy at the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012 exhibition, which will be held in Milan this April. Installation Image - Pavilion Installation Images - Corridor In keeping with the company's aim of becoming the "No.1 Green Innovation Company in t...

Panasonic participated in the 5th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo, PV EXPO 2012, from February 29 to March 2, 2012 during World Smart Energy Week 2012, proposing solutions to "always save power" and "emergency preparedness." Panasonic Presents its Theme "Living on Solar Energy around the Clock" World Smart Energy Week 201...

Nowadays, there are many tablet in the market, but do you know there is only one tablet in the world which can be said to have "Fearless" performance? Panasonic, an industry leader in rugged, reliable handheld and tablet computers since 1996, is ready to debut the Toughpad™ family of professional-grade Android™-powered tablets (#Toughpad),in 10...

Panasonic, the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category for the London 2012 Olympic Games, announced today that the company will support the London 2012 Paralympic Games as the Official Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category. The London 2012 Paralympic Games will take place from August 29 to...

Panasonic and its employees sincerely hope for swift recovery of the people and areas in Japan affected by the disaster. This feature reflects on the actions taken by Panasonic this past year after the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. ...

Panasonic today announced a launching ceremony was held for the "EMERALD ACE", a hybrid car carrier using natural energy, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard. Panasonic has been undertaking the research and development of hybrid car carriers using natural energy, together with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) and Mitsub...

Panasonic showcased its ceiling and ventilation fans which realize customer's "Comfort and Eco Life" in some major conventions around the world. In this news, we introduce some of highlights of each convention. 2012 NAHB International Builders' Show in the U.S. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show is...

Following Tanzania in Apr 2011, Panasonic has donated 2,000 Solar LED Lanterns to 15 NPOs and NGOs working toward the solution of various social issues in Cambodia. The donation was conducted with a special ceremony at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra Hotel at 11:00 am local time on Tuesday March 6. Commemorative Photo in Front of the Ruin...

Dato' Haji Mohamed Taulan Mat Rasul, Kedah Exco for Religious Affairs, Education and Cooperative (L) and Panasonic Asia Pacific's Managing Director Yorihisa Shiokawa (R) Performs the Ceremonial Groundbreaking Panasonic's HIT® (Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin-layer) solar modules offering world's top level conversion efficiency and the exce...

Panasonic Corporation today announced the changes of the members of the Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers, effective April 1, 2012, and proposed changes of the members of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Corporate Auditors effective June 27, 2012. These proposed changes will be submitted for and subject to appro...

Hi, everyone! This is Masumi in San José, capital of Costa Rica and home to what some say are the world's happiest people. This small country, with a population of only 4.3 million, devotes a quarter of its land to national parks and reserves, making it a leading ecotourism destination. Costa Ricans love rice so I recently visited friends to find o...

Panasonic today announced that it will supply lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company's hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The upcoming models of the Ford Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids will use Panasonic battery cells in combination with a gasoline engi...

Panasonic today announced it will start taking orders for its "Energy Creation-storage Linked System for Home" from March 21 in Japan. The system integrates Panasonic's solar cells and lithium-ion storage battery unit using its newly-developed Power Station to enable effective use of electricity in normal circumstances as well as during power outa...

Say hello to Panasonic's new smartphone - the ELUGA - an ultra-slim, high specification waterproof smartphone for the style conscious in Europe. The ELUGA - whose name stems from the phrase 'elegant user-oriented gateway' - weighs in at just 103g, making it the lightest Android™ smartphone in Europe. As well as being waterproof, the ELUGA ...

Today, Panasonic announced the start of its wide ranging social media communications campaign for this year's Panasonic Convention, the company's annual European trade show. Mr. Abadie introduces Panasonic ELUGA Smartphone at the Opening Ceremony of Panasonic Convention The Panasonic Convention is a tradeshow held annually in Europe ...

In 2010, Panasonic launched the Panasonic NPO Support Fund for Africa, the first Japanese private aid program for Africa, in order to help the realization of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for the sake of international society, and to fulfill its corporate social responsibility to help African nations. ...

Panasonic achieved the third straight No. 1 position in the overall ranking of manufacturers in the 15th Nikkei Environment Management Survey conducted by Nikkei Publishing Inc. Additionally, in the 23rd Energy Conservation Grand Prizes hosted by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Indu...

Panasonic was awarded the Gold Class distinction in the CSR category on January 26 of this year by SAM (Sustainable Asset Management), one of the most highly recognized asset management companies for sustainability investments. SAM (Sustainable Asset Management) Panasonic received the Gold distinction for the fourth consecutive year, ...

Panasonic announced today it received the top iF Product Design Award, the Gold Award, for both its LED Clear Light Bulb (LDAHV4L27CG) and HD Integrated Camera (AW-HE120) at the recent iF Design Awards 2012. Panasonic also received iF Product Design Awards for a total of twelve other products from its range of digital HD TVs, digital cameras, elec...

Panasonic held its award ceremony for the "2011 Eco Picture Diary Global Contest," an activity which Panasonic has been promoting with the aim to raise awareness of environmental issues, and eco actions among the next generation. The final nominees gathered at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France on Wednesday, February 8. ...

As part of its efforts to become a Green Innovation Company, Panasonic launched the Panasonic NPO Support Pro Bono Program in April 2011. Ｔｈｉｓ program is a social contribution initiative where employees use their work skills and experiences to offer support to NPOs with the aims of contributing to society and simultaneously boosting their own peop...

A few days to go to "The Eco Picture Diary Global Contest" on February 8. The finalists are about to visit the head quarter of UNESCO, in Paris. Who will be the winner of this contest??? ...

Panasonic Booth at Intersec 2012 Panasonic participated in the Middle East's largest security equipment trade show, Intersec 2012. The event was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from January 15 to 17, 2012 and Panasonic showcased a wide range of security products and solutions for various industries. Panasonic at Intersec 2012 Th...

Asia's largest scale car electronics technology show, Automotive World 12, was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 18 to 20, 2012. This show consists of three exhibitions, 4th Int'l Automotive Electronics Technology Expo (CAR-ELE JAPAN), 3rd EV & HEV Drive System Technology Expo (EV JAPAN), and 2nd Automotive Weight Reduction Expo, where all ki...

Panasonic has delivered 454 Panasonic TOUGHBOOK CF-H1 field tablets to Mexico's tax authority, the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), as part of its all-in-one import-export process project. This project aims to bring digitalization to import-export procedures to integrate them all into a single terminal for greater efficiency and time-s...

Hi everyone! This is Yuriko in Taipei. Goods from around the world abound here but recent trends show consumers basing purchasing decisions on lifestyle-friendliness or quality rather than just price. Popular products include Panasonic, referred to as "guoji pai." For this article, I visited twin sisters, Diane and Susan, who use their Panasonic d...

On February 8, Panasonic will hold a ceremony for "The Eco Picture Diary Global Contest" at the head quarter of UNESCO, in Paris. This feature story introduces the history of this contest, and what Panasonic is aiming in this activity by a few running articles. ...

Smart media, smart phones, smart TVs, smart tablets, we are surrounded by a lot of "smart" devices, and other smart devices may be introduced into our life even tomorrow. On the other hand, as the devices are smarter, they require higher performance communication among them. We would like to show you "Smart wireless communication"on "Smart Inform...

Panasonic held the press conference for the official announcement of our participation in the BOI Fair; an eco exhibition organized by Board of Investment Thailand under the theme of Going Green for the Future. What is most exciting is that this is the first Panasonic event by the new region of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, known as APMEA,...