Founded in Japan in 1875, it is a large-scale semiconductor manufacturer in Japan, a world-renowned comprehensive electromechanical manufacturer and solution provider, and a world-class comprehensive electronic and electrical enterprise group
Toshiba was founded in July 1875 as Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd., and in 1939, Tokyo Electric and Shibaura Manufacturing Co., Ltd. officially merged to form today's Toshiba. The English name is also based on the Japanese pinyin; To stands for the Japanese pronunciation of Dong, and Shiba stands for the pronunciation of Shiba.
Since the 80s of the 20th century, Toshiba has transformed from an enterprise with household appliances and heavy motors as the main body to a comprehensive electronic and electrical enterprise including communications and electronics. In the 90s, Toshiba made rapid progress in the fields of digital technology, mobile communication technology, and network technology, and successfully transformed from a giant in the home appliance industry to a pioneer in the IT industry.
Toshiba Group has been operating in China for more than 40 years since 1972. From providing radio and television equipment to China in 1972, participating in a large-scale project to localize color TVs in 1978, and establishing China's first joint venture in Dalian in 1991, Toshiba has now established 87 enterprises in China with more than 35,000 employees. At the same time, Toshiba's five major business areas, including power and social infrastructure, community solutions, healthcare, electronic components, and lifestyle products, are all engaged in China.
Toshiba strives to be the world's top company, and has been working tirelessly on the research and development of new products and technologies in order to continuously introduce different, world-first products and services. We have invested a lot of human and material resources in the business areas of future growth pillar industries such as integrated storage, smart communities, power electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy, health care, and digital products and services, and have made major investments in research and development as a top priority. Strive to introduce more attractive goods and services to the market faster than other enterprises, so as to strengthen the market competitiveness of enterprises.
Since our founding in 1875, we have always believed that it is our responsibility to society to contribute to the happiness and culture of people around the world through the business we have founded.We will continue to face today's issues openly and honestly, and strive for the future of humanity and the planet.
June 30, 2016 MideaThrough its holding subsidiary, Midea International Holdings Co., Ltd., it holds an 80.1% stake in Toshiba Home Appliances. At the same time, Midea will also obtain a 40-year global license for the Toshiba brand, as well as more than 5,000 patents related to white goods.
