noun
Matsushita Electric Industrial
Former name of the company now known as Panasonic Corporation. Used in historical and business contexts.
松下電器産業は2008年にパナソニック株式会社に社名変更した。
Matsushita Electric Industrial changed its name to Panasonic Corporation in 2008.
Current company name; 松下電器産業 is the former name.
Named after founder Konosuke Matsushita (松下幸之助). 松下 is the surname, 電器 means 'electric appliances', and 産業 means 'industry'.