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Vietnam Media Trip
Chào mừng đến với Nhật Bản! (Welcome to Japan!)
From 27-30th November 2023, Panasonic Electric Works hosted
members of the Vietnam media in Japan. The multi-stop press tour
was designed to showcase Panasonic’s products and projects in
Japan, and give the honoured guests a closer look at the
technologies that are improving people’s lives in Vietnam.
The high-growth Vietnamese market has a key role to play in the
global expansion of Panasonic’s electrical materials business.
Alongside ongoing collaborations on product development with
local Vietnamese suppliers, these media initiatives provide
further insights into Panasonic’s case studies, engineering
expertise, and much more.
Day 1: Tsu Factory
The Tsu Factory is the mother factory for our wiring devices,
producing approximately 80 million devices every year — over
200,000 per day!
The factory’s innovative, integrated production line uses
advanced automation technologies throughout the manufacturing
process to ensure a stable, high-volume output of high-quality
products.
This first stop on the tour was not only an important insight
into Panasonic’s production processes in Japan, but a vision
for future manufacturing in Vietnam. Through technology
transfer from the Tsu Factory to our Binh Duong Factory, just
north of Ho Chi Minh, Panasonic will contribute to safer and
more convenient electrical infrastructure in Japan with
efficient, stable and high-quality production.
The Binh Duong factory will begin scaling up its operations in
stages in 2024 , with an annual production target of 150
million units by 2029 — 1.8 times the current capacity.
Day 2: Hanshin
Koshien Stadium
The iconic Hanshin Koshien Stadium, home to 2023 domestic
league champions Hanshin Tigers, is one of the largest and
most historically significant baseball venues in the
country.
In 2022, Panasonic contributed to a major stadium
transformation project by upgrading 756 traditional lights to
advanced LED technology, resulting in a 60% reduction in power
consumption. This included the blended LED system known as the
“Cocktail Rays”, an unprecedented technical achievement unique
to Koshien stadium that took two years to develop.
The 756 LEDs maximise the viewing experience for spectators
while minimising glare for the players on the field. Every
light can be individually controlled, and the system includes
unique and dazzling displays of patterns and characters that
cannot be found at any other domestic stadium.
Day 3: Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in the country, is a
shining symbol of modern Japan. In 2012, Panasonic
contributed to a pioneering lighting transformation project,
installing 1,995 LED lights — achieving full-scale
illumination in an era when large-scale LED installations
were uncommon.
In 2020, we increased the total number of LEDs to 2,362 and
further upgraded the lighting system to ensure full
visibility of the tower from as far as 20 kilometres away,
without being overpowering when observed up close. We
meticulously plan the lighting design with our proprietary
software to simulate various settings and conditions.
Towards a brighter
future in Vietnam
Panasonic was delighted to demonstrate our comprehensive range
of electrical equipment products and solutions to the media
representatives, and provide valuable insights into how our
technologies can enhance quality of life throughout the
community.
Many guests expressed their desire to see Panasonic Electric
Works’ solutions implemented throughout Vietnam — and as our
presence in the country grows stronger and stronger, we look
forward to making that a reality!
