11, 01. 2004
Companies
Comprehensive Electrical Appliance Makers
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Sony
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World largest AV manufacturer with strong brand. In 2005, the company chose the first foreign executive in its history.
http://www.sony.net/ -
Matsushita Electric
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One of the top comprehensive worldwide electric and electronic product manufacturers. "Panasonic" is its strong global brand name.
http://panasonic.co.jp/global/ -
Hitachi
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Top-ranking comprehensive manufacturer of electrical machinery. Strategic alliance with NEC in DRAMs, and with Mitsubishi Electric in system LSIs
http://www.hitachi.com/ -
Toshiba
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Major semiconductor maker in Japan, and one of the major laptop computer manufacturers in the globe. Second-ranked comprehensive manufacturer of electrical machinery.
http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm -
Mitsubishi Electric
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Major comprehensive electrical machinery maker. Manufacturing energy and electric systems and industrial automation systems as well as home appliances.
http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/ -
SANYO
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Top in secondary batteries. Started a joint business with Chinese electric maker Haier in 2002.
http://www.global-sanyo.com/ -
Sharp
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Major LCD manufacturer in the world. Top maker of solar power generation panels.
http://sharp-world.com/
DVD
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Matsushita Electric
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Top-ranked share of DVD recorder shipment to the global market.
http://panasonic.co.jp/global/ -
Sony
- http://www.sony.net/
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PIONEER
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Major audio equipment manufacturer also produces DVD recorders.
http://www.pioneer.co.jp/index-e.html -
Toshiba
- http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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Hitachi Maxell
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Largest share of DVD (disk) in the domestic market. The company is also a major manufacturer of video tapes, floppy disks, and MO disks.
http://www.maxell.com/ -
TDK
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Major electronic parts maker. Also second-ranked DVD (disk) share in Japan.
http://www.tdk.co.jp/tetop01/ (English)
http://www.global.tdk.co.jp/ (Global)
LCD/PDP/Rear Projection TV
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Sharp
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The largest share of LCD TV in global market.
http://sharp-world.com/ -
Hitachi
- http://www.hitachi.com/
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Matsushita Electric
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Top-ranking PDP TV maker in Japan.
http://panasonic.co.jp/global/ -
Sony
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Concentrating on LCD and Rear Projection TV while reducing PDP productivity.
http://www.sony.net/ -
PIONEER
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The company bought PDP business from NEC.
http://www.pioneer.co.jp/index-e.html
White Goods
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Matsushita Electric
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Top share of refrigerators and washing machines in Japan.
http://panasonic.co.jp/global/ -
Mitsubishi Electric
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The company is one of the largest manufacturers of refrigerators and air conditioners in the domestic market.
http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/ -
Daikin Industries
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Largest domestic air conditioner manufacture for both household use and commercial use.
http://www.daikin.com/
Audio Equipment
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Victor Company of Japan (JVC)
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Leading audio maker in Japan. Manufacturing home audio such as VCRs, and car audio.
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html -
PIONEER
- http://www.pioneer.co.jp/index-e.html
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Kenwood
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Car stereo is company's main business line.
http://www.kenwood.co.jp/ (global)
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D&M Holdings
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Audio equipment maker Denon and Marantz Japan merged in 2002, founded the holding company.
http://www.dm-holdings.com/eng/ -
TEAC
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PC peripheral equipment manufacturer is also known as a maker of high quality audio equipment.
http://www.teac.co.jp/indexe.html (Worldwide)
The competent authorities
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- http://www.meti.go.jp/english/index.html
Electronics industry organizations
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Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
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Membership accounts for 523 from electronics industry. Its English website provides statistics about electronic equipment, including import, export, production, or domestic shipments.
http://www.jeita.or.jp/english/ -
The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association (JEMA)
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Report of recent trends in the electrical industries, power and industrial apparatus, and home electrical appliances are provided on its website. 187 companies are holding regular membership.
http://www.jema-net.or.jp/English/ -
The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA)
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Some statistics and estimates regarding refrigeration equipment and air conditioner are available in English.
http://www.jraia.or.jp/frameset_english.html
