Matsushita to rename itself Panasonic to boost brand value

Matsushita to rename itself Panasonic to boost brand value

OSAKA, Japan - Workers set up a new nameplate for Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. at the main gate of the company's headquarters in the city of Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, on Sept. 30. Matsushita will change its name to Panasonic Corp. on Oct. 1 at a total cost of around 40 billion yen in a bid to boost its brand value globally. (Kyodo)

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