In the second part of our history of Panasonic, we look at how the corporation was rebuilt, essentially from scratch, after World War II, and how Matsushita began exporting to new markets and experimenting with new products.
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Step into the mind of the great industrialist: Panasonic’s first products
Panasonic was founded by a man ahead of his time: Konosuke Matsushita. We’ve put today a gallery of his first electrical products – some brilliant, some strange – with some words of wisdom from 85-year industry veteran.
Ilve amps up exposure with Crave Food Festival & Grand Designs Live
Ilve talks about its presence at this year’s Crave Sydney International Food Festival and Grand Designs Live, and hints at new products in the pipeline.
The race to entanglement central to JB Hi-Fi music streaming success
A fast start is imperative for JB Hi-Fi’s new music streaming service, JB NOW, to be profitable.
In these taxing times, Panasonic supports CO2 emission cuts
Tax or no tax, Panasonic is committed to reducing its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by the occasion of its 100th birthday in 2018.
Image Gallery: The factory where appliances come to die. And be reborn.
Take a look at the recycling plant in Japan that is taking washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners and TVs – then crushing them – for use in next generation products.
Facebook Blanco page ready for foodies and Twits
Blanco has taken up the social media baton so ably carried by Hagemeyer brand-mate JVC, launching new Facebook and Twitter streams.
Dyson adds Ball technology to its upright range with DC41
Joining the DC39 at the high end of the floorcare category is the new DC41 Animal, an upright cleaner also featuring Ball technology.
TV recycling can be run at a profit with forced consumer involvement
By forcing consumers to recycle their end of life CRTs and appliances, the Japanese Government and recycling partners have created a self-sustaining way of avoiding increases to landfill.
TomTom announces optimised iPad navigation app
TomTom has announced that its record-breaking navigation iPhone app will soon be available for the iPad in an optimised format.