(Sanyo) was founded in 1950 Sanyo was founded in 1950. The company started from the motor light, and now it has been involved in many fields such as audio, information and communication, home appliances, commercial machinery, electronic components, batteries, and biopharmaceuticals.

The founder of Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. named the company Sanyo Electric and decided to use the SANYO trademark at the beginning of the business.

SANYO refers to the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean, containing the symbolic meaning of SANYO's desire to develop together with the people of the world connected through the three oceans, based on the three pillars of people, technology, and service.

In fiscal 2002, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. reported consolidated sales of 2 trillion 24.7 billion yen (US$15.2 billion) and had 158 overseas affiliated companies with global operations.

After China's reform and opening-up policy, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. established a production base in Shekou, Shenzhen in 1983, and now has 43 affiliated companies.

Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. has also achieved full cooperation with Haier, one of China's leading home appliance companies, in order to leverage the strengths of each company for further leapfrog development.

December 18, 2008 news, according to Kyodo News, Panasonic on the acquisition of Sanyo Electric and Sanyo's major shareholder, U.S. financial giant Goldman Sachs and other three financial firms reached an agreement to publicly purchase Sanyo shares (TOB) at a price of 131 yen per share (about RMB 10.27 yuan) (RMB 10.27) per share.

Sanyo refers to the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean, containing the symbolic meaning of Sanyo's desire to develop together with the people of the world connected through the three oceans, based on the three pillars of people, technology and services.