Panasonic Corporation - NSN Manufacturer Parts Catalog

Operating Segments: Electronics

HQ: Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation, formerly known as the Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., is a major Japanese multinational electronics company based in Osaka, Japan. The company was founded in 1918 and was initially a manufacturer of lightbulb sockets. In addition to being the world’s largest producer of consumer electronics since the late 20th century, Panasonic offers a wide range of products and services, including rechargeable batteries, automotive and avionic systems, as well as home renovation and construction equipment.

Panasonic has a global staff of about 330,000 and 580 subsidiaries. The company currently manufactures products in the Consumer, Solutions and Components & Devices market. This can include items in AVC Networks, Eco Solutions, Appliances, Industrial Devices, etc.

Products, Services, and Platforms

• Panasonic Automotive Systems: Panasonic Automotive Systems is an OEM of factory installed mobile audio equipment including head units, speakers, and navigation modules. The company is a subcontractor to most major automotive manufacturers, supplying nearly all Japanese and American automakers, as well as many European automakers.
• Panasonic Avionics Corporation: PAC is a subsidiary of Panasonic of North America and operates as a supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. This branch is based in Lake Forest, California, where engineering, development, and testing is performed.
• Panasonic Mobile Communications: Panasonic Mobile communications manufactures mobile phone handsets and related equipment. As of 2012, it has approximately 20 percent of the Japanese handset market.

Subsidiaries/Partners

Panasonic’s partners and subsidiaries include Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Panasonic Electric Works, Universal Lighting Technologies, Kawakita Denki Kigyosha, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Anchor Electricals.

Competitors

Some of Panasonic’s main competitors are Sony, Hitachi, Toshiba, Pioneer and Canon Inc.