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Panasonic

  • BVC Midstream, Cell Manufacturing, Module & Pack Manufacturing
  • Battery Manufacturing, Battery R&D, EV Batteries, Lithium-Ion Battery, Solid-State Battery

Panasonic Holdings Corporation, founded in 1918 in Osaka, is a global electronics leader specializing in consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial solutions. Committed to sustainability, Panasonic advances EV battery technology, clean energy, and innovative energy management systems.

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Japan

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Tokyo

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Company Overview

Panasonic Holdings Corporation is a global electronics manufacturer with deep roots in innovation and sustainable technology. Founded in 1918 by Kōnosuke Matsushita in Osaka, Japan, the company has transformed from a small electrical appliance workshop into a worldwide leader in electronics and energy solutions. Following its reorganization in 2022, Panasonic operates through specialized subsidiaries focusing on consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial solutions, with a strategic commitment to environmental sustainability, particularly in electric vehicle battery development and clean energy technologies.

Battery Technology

Panasonic’s battery division specializes in high-performance lithium-ion cells for automotive and industrial applications, offering cylindrical 1865 and 2170 formats with reduced cobalt content (<5%) achieved through advanced materials science and surface treatments. They are developing solid-state batteries for improved safety and faster charging, employing automated quality control and advanced material handling in manufacturing. Panasonic has supplied batteries for over three million electric vehicles and collaborates on recycling initiatives with Redwood Materials to recover and reuse battery materials.

Products

High-performance lithium-ion cylindrical cells in 1865 and 2170 formats with enhanced energy density and longevity; solid-state battery prototypes promising improved safety and charging speeds.

Recent Projects

Early 2025 Panasonic Go initiative for AI-powered software integration; Panasonic HX energy management system deploying hydrogen and solar technologies at facilities in Cardiff and Munich; OASYS residential HVAC solution; rebranding of HD-PLC 5 communication tech to Nessum 6.

Investors

Panasonic Holdings Corporation is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with a diversified shareholder base. Individual investors own 55.0% of shares, institutional investors hold approximately 43.0%, and insiders hold less than 1.0%. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc. (6.8%), Vanguard Group, Inc. (5.4%), Wellington Management (4.0%), and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings (4.1%), with ValueAct Capital as a notable activist investor. Panasonic has a strategic partnership with Toyota through Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Inc. for EV battery production. The company acquired Blue Yonder for $6.5B.
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