Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (October 15, 2014 - October 22, 2014)
Business Wire - Thu Oct 23, 4:08AM CDT
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of October 15, 2014 - October 22, 2014.
Germany Wins Grand Prize for Panasonic Kid Witness News Global Contest 2014
Business Wire - Thu Oct 23, 1:00AM CDT
On October 15, 2014, Panasonic Corporation announced that Immanuel-Kant-School Bremerhaven of Germany won the Grand Prize for its video "Stumbling" in the Panasonic Kid Witness News (KWN) Global Contest 2014. Students from Immanuel-Kant-School Bremerhaven were honored at the award ceremony held at Panasonic Corporation of North America headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. Students from other finalist schools also attended the ceremony, where they were recognized with category awards, including "Best Concept."
WiLAN Concludes Second Patent Agreement With Panasonic
Marketwired - Mon Oct 20, 9:31AM CDT
Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX: WIN) (NASDAQ: WILN), today announced that the company has entered into a second patent assignment agreement ("Agreement"
WIN.TO: 3.58 (+0.06), WILN: 3.18 (+0.04)
Panasonic Launches On4TodayTM, a Telehealth Service To Keep Residents of Assisted Living Facilities Connected
PR Newswire - Mon Oct 20, 9:07AM CDT
Panasonic Corporation of North America has announced it will launch On4TodayTM, a tablet-based telehealth service, in November. The new Health and Wellness Solutions business group is part of Panasonic's ongoing business transformation and will deliver technology solutions to the healthcare market. The group's first offering - On4TodayTM - is a non-clinical telehealth service provided to long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Panasonic Celebrates 35 Years in China
Business Wire - Mon Oct 20, 1:49AM CDT
On October 14, 2014 Panasonic Corporation of China celebrated 35 years in China in a celebration held at the China World Hotel Beijing. Approximately 300 government officials, partners, guests and 100 members of the media attended this celebration. President Kazuhiro Tsuga of Panasonic Corporation expressed his appreciation for the guests' understanding and support of Panasonic's business activities in China, touching upon Panasonic's history in China, and also introducing our vision for the future.
Panasonic Signs Official Worldwide Paralympic Partnership Agreement
Business Wire - Wed Oct 15, 6:49AM CDT
Panasonic Corporation today announced it has signed an Official Worldwide Paralympic Partnership agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for six years and two months from 2014 through to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Asia stocks rise as oil slump promises benefits
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Oct 14, 11:05PM CDT
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday as a slump in energy prices promised benefits for the region's major economies.
JNJ: 102.39 (+1.17), JPM: 58.34 (+0.89), DAL: 38.47 (+1.17), C: 51.66 (+0.96), WFC: 50.82 (+0.65), TM: 113.71 (+1.44), LUV: 34.95 (+0.75)
Global Fuel Cell Technology PEMFC, MCFC, SOFC, DMFC, PAFC, OTHERS) Market Outlook 2019
M2 - Mon Oct 13, 8:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qz6h6p/fuel_cell) has announced the addition of the "Fuel Cell Technology Market by Type, by Application and Geography - Global Trends and Forecasts To 2019" report to their offering. The report Fuel cell technology market by Applications (Portable, Stationary, Transport), Types (PEMFC, DMFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC), & Geography- Global trends and forecast till 2019. defines and segments the global fuel cell market along with analyzing and forecasting the global market size in terms of value ($million). The market is segmented and estimated on the basis of major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World. We have used various secondary sources such as encyclopedias, directories, and databases to identify and collect information that was useful for this extensive commercial study of the global fuel cell technology market. The primary sources - experts, manufacturers and service providers from the industry - have all been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information, as well as to assess the future prospects of the fuel cell technology market. We have also profiled leading players of this industry, along with their recent developments and other strategic initiatives. Some of the key companies profiled include Aisin Seiki (Japan), Bloom Energy (U.S.), Fuel Cell Energy (U.S.), JX Nippon (Japan), Kyocera, and many others. The report also touches upon various important aspects of the market. These include analysis of value chain, Porter's Five Forces model, competitive landscape, market dynamics, market estimates in terms of value as well as volume, and future trends in the fuel cell technology market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Fuel Cell Market, By Type/Technology 8 Global Fuel Cell Market, By Geography 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - AFC Energy - Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. - Ballard Power Systems Inc. - Bloom Energy - Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited - Ceres Power Holdings PLC - Doosan Corporation - Fuelcell Energy - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies - Hydrogenics Corporation - Kyocera - Panasonic Corporation - Plug Power Inc. - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qz6h6p/fuel_cell
Tesla Gains from International Expansion and Rising Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 09, 2:00PM CDT
On Oct 8, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Tesla Motors, Inc. (TSLA).
TSLA: 234.77 (+3.67), TTM: 45.79 (+0.54)
Panasonic Reveals Plans for Tesla's Gigafactory Investment - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 08, 7:27AM CDT
Tesla's (TSLA) primary partner for its Gigafactory, Panasonic revealed that it will invest "tens of billions of yen" in the factory initially.
TSLA: 234.77 (+3.67), TTM: 45.79 (+0.54)
Why Panasonic (PCRFY) Stock Is Higher Today
at The Street - Tue Oct 07, 9:39AM CDT
CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga said the company's initial investment in the Tesla Motors (TSLA) battery factory will amount to "tens of billions" of yen.
TSLA: 234.77 (+3.67)
Research and Markets: Fuel Cell Vehicles - Emerging IP Landscape: In-Depth Patenting Activity of the Top 10 OEMs/suppliers
Business Wire - Tue Oct 07, 9:24AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/km6csn/fuel_cell) has announced the addition of the "Fuel Cell Vehicles - Emerging IP Landscape" report to their offering.
Fuel Cell Vehicles - Emerging IP Landscape: In-Depth Patenting Activity of the Top 10 OEMs/suppliers
M2 - Tue Oct 07, 6:12AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pqq76p/fuel_cell) has announced the addition of the "Fuel Cell Vehicles - Emerging IP Landscape" report to their offering. The report provides a strategic overview of the recent patenting activity in the area of Fuel Cell Vehicles globally. The study analyzes patent filing trends across major patent offices globally during last ten years. It also provides in-depth patenting activity of OEMs/suppliers featured in top 10 patent holders list. Top 10 patent holders list includes Toyota, Honda, Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai, Panasonic Corporation, Daimler, Denso, Sumitomo Corporation and Ford. Further, technology-wise Segmentation was done using patent classification codes to showcase key technology focus areas of OEMs/suppliers profiled in the study. Objectives: - Provides a strategic overview of the patenting activity in the area of Fuel Cell Vehicles globally. - Provides details of top patent holders in in the area of Fuel Cell Vehicles globally. - Provides overview of patent filing trends during last ten years. - Provides overview of patenting activity at major patent offices. - Provides in-depth patenting activity of following OEMs/suppliers featured in top 10 patent holders list. Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Scope 2. Executive Summary 3. Technology Snapshot 4. Fuel Cell Vehicles - Historical Timeline and Upcoming Launches 5. Fuel Cell Vehicles - Patent Landscape Analysis (Global) 6. Profiling of Top 10 Patent Holders - Toyota - Honda - Nissan - General Motors - Hyundai - Panasonic Corporation - Daimler - Denso Corporation - Sumitomo Corporation - Ford Motors 7. Recent Developments 8. Appendix For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pqq76p/fuel_cell
GM: 31.13 (-0.18)
Panasonic's Robotic Technology Helps Deliver "A Better Life" to the World of Welfare
Business Wire - Fri Oct 03, 6:21AM CDT
Panasonic Corporation is taking part in the 41st Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition, H.C.R. 2014, which is being held at the Tokyo Big Sight from October 1 to 3, 2014.
Panasonic Commercializes the Industry's Smallest*1 Pin Shaped Lithium Ion Battery
Business Wire - Fri Oct 03, 2:29AM CDT
Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed a Pin Shaped Lithium Ion Battery (CG-320, nominal capacity 13mAh) with a diameter of 3.5mm and a weight of 0.6g suitable for powering small devices such as wearable devices. This product, on top of being the industry's smallest cylindrical shaped rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, features the high reliability and high output required for near-field communications (NFC). Mass production and shipping are planned to begin in February, 2015 with a monthly production of one hundred thousand units.
"Technics" Also Comes Back to Life in Japan
Business Wire - Thu Oct 02, 8:38AM CDT
Panasonic Corporation announced today the rebirth of its audio brand, "Technics," in Japan, which will once again deliver emotionally engaging sound. The first seven products to be introduced to the market in February 2015 make up the Reference System R1 Series and the Premium System C700 Series.
Panasonic Launches Industry's Thinnest* Battery Connector Corresponding to 6 Ampere High Current Capacity, Contributing to Further Improvements in Mobile Devices
Business Wire - Wed Oct 01, 7:01AM CDT
Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed a battery connector to FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) board corresponding to high current capacity and boasting the industry's thinnest thickness*. It is useful in the connection of the battery to the electric circuit in smartphones, tablets, and other wearable devices using embedded batteries. *: As a battery connector for mobile devices. As of October 1, 2014, Panasonic survey.