plymouthhater
May 30th, 2005, 07:28 PM
Denon - Actual business name Nippon Columbia - main shareholder Hitachi
http://denonsingapore.com/history.htm
Onkyo - Osaka Denki Onkyo - major shareholder used to be Toshiba
Onkyo history reflects innovation at every stage.
1946 marked the establishment of Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K. (predecessor to Onkyo Corporation). The company's vision was to spread the joy and soothing qualities inherent in music to people anywhere. During the early phases of its corporate history, Onkyo grew as an innovator and fashioned itself into a force in audio, making the name Onkyo synonymous with sonic excellence and high-quality loudspeakers.
In 1993, Onkyo became one of the first major corporate entities to radically transform its corporate management by following a "cash flow first" and "simple and speedy" philosophy. Concentrating on management reform allowed increased profitability for the entire Onkyo group. Our corporate slogan "Imaginative Sight & Sound" demonstrates the value we place on innovating features and aesthetics. As we move into the future, Onkyo's dedication for promoting a foresightful management, which is quick to react to change, remains strong.
Toshiba - Tokyo Shibaura Corporation
Toshiba's early history has two strands: 1875 saw the establishment of Tanaka Seizo-sho (Tanaka Engineering Works), Japan's first manufacturer of telegraphic equipment. Its founder, Hisashige Tanaka (1799-1881), was well known from his youth for inventions that included mechanical dolls and a perpetual clock. Under the name Shibaura Seisaku-sho (Shibaura Engineering Works), his company became one of Japan's largest manufacturers of heavy electrical apparatus. In 1890, Hakunetsu-sha & Co., Ltd., was established as Japan's first plant for electric incandescent lamps. Subsequent diversification saw the company evolve as a manufacturer of consumer products. In 1899, the company was renamed Tokyo Denki (Tokyo Electric Co.).
In 1939, these two companies, leaders in their respective fields, merged to form an integrated electric equipment manufacturer, Tokyo Shibaura Denki (Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd.). The company was soon well known as 'Toshiba,' which became its official name in 1978.
TDK - Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo K.K. (TDK Electronics Co., Ltd.)established for first commercial production of ferrite cores 1935.
JVC - Japan Victor Corporation
Since its foundation as a manufacturer of records and phonographs in 1927, Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) has been a long-time leader of hardware and software development in the audiovisual field.
http://denonsingapore.com/history.htm
Onkyo - Osaka Denki Onkyo - major shareholder used to be Toshiba
Onkyo history reflects innovation at every stage.
1946 marked the establishment of Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K. (predecessor to Onkyo Corporation). The company's vision was to spread the joy and soothing qualities inherent in music to people anywhere. During the early phases of its corporate history, Onkyo grew as an innovator and fashioned itself into a force in audio, making the name Onkyo synonymous with sonic excellence and high-quality loudspeakers.
In 1993, Onkyo became one of the first major corporate entities to radically transform its corporate management by following a "cash flow first" and "simple and speedy" philosophy. Concentrating on management reform allowed increased profitability for the entire Onkyo group. Our corporate slogan "Imaginative Sight & Sound" demonstrates the value we place on innovating features and aesthetics. As we move into the future, Onkyo's dedication for promoting a foresightful management, which is quick to react to change, remains strong.
Toshiba - Tokyo Shibaura Corporation
Toshiba's early history has two strands: 1875 saw the establishment of Tanaka Seizo-sho (Tanaka Engineering Works), Japan's first manufacturer of telegraphic equipment. Its founder, Hisashige Tanaka (1799-1881), was well known from his youth for inventions that included mechanical dolls and a perpetual clock. Under the name Shibaura Seisaku-sho (Shibaura Engineering Works), his company became one of Japan's largest manufacturers of heavy electrical apparatus. In 1890, Hakunetsu-sha & Co., Ltd., was established as Japan's first plant for electric incandescent lamps. Subsequent diversification saw the company evolve as a manufacturer of consumer products. In 1899, the company was renamed Tokyo Denki (Tokyo Electric Co.).
In 1939, these two companies, leaders in their respective fields, merged to form an integrated electric equipment manufacturer, Tokyo Shibaura Denki (Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd.). The company was soon well known as 'Toshiba,' which became its official name in 1978.
TDK - Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo K.K. (TDK Electronics Co., Ltd.)established for first commercial production of ferrite cores 1935.
JVC - Japan Victor Corporation
Since its foundation as a manufacturer of records and phonographs in 1927, Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) has been a long-time leader of hardware and software development in the audiovisual field.