:: SANYO South Africa ::

2000	Fiftieth anniversary of SANYO Electric's founding celebrated. SANYO to domestically produce 5 billion sealed-type nickel cadmium batteries "CADNICA." BS digital high vision television "VIZON" (HVC-36DZ1) launched.

2001	SANYO MUSEUM (with e-cafe) opened. Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery business acquired from Toshiba Group. Marketed detergent-free washing machine, the ASW-ZR800.

2002

Comprehensive agreement reached with Haier Group Co., the largest consumer electronics appliance manufacturer in China, on wide-ranging collaboration.
Vending machine business sold to Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
Acquired stock for Kubota House Co., Ltd., and established SANYO Homes Corporation.
SANYO Solar Ark, giant photovoltaic power generating system, and Solar Lab, solar energy museum, opened.
Marketed home-use projector LP-Z1, which enabled enjoyment of high picture quality and large screen.

2003

NTT DATA SANYO SYSTEM CORPORATION established under capital tie-up with NTT DATA CORPORATION.
Purchased shares of GS-Melcotech Company, subsidiary of Nippon Denchi Co., Ltd., for takeover and renamed it SANYO GS Soft Energy Co. Ltd.
Chip mounter business sold to Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation.
Developed cellphones for digital terrestrial television broadcasting.
Marketed integrated energy-saving system “ Eco-Store System “ for local stores that contribute to energy saving of refrigerating and air-conditioning equipment in supermarkets and conveniences stores.

2004

Began mass production of Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).
Full-scale production of HIT solar cells commenced at Nishikinohama Factory in Osaka.
Seiko Epson Corporation and SANYO Electric incorporated SANYO EPSON Imaging Device Corporation for liquid crystal business integration.
Started Tokushima Plant in order to increase production of lithium-ion batteries.
Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake struck Niigata SANYO Electronic Co., Ltd. (present SANYO Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

2005

New corporate vision "Think GAIA" announced, and SANYO EVOLUTION PROJECT, a three-year transformation project, commenced.
Enhanced solar cell business in European market, started full-scale operation at solar cell plant of SANYO Hungary Co., Ltd.
SANYO Electric Logistics Co., Ltd. stock listed on Jasdaq Securities Exchange.
SANYO commenced "ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENERGY EVOLUTION PROJECT (currently ECO EDUCATION PROGRAM for Elementary Schools)" activities, environmental education for elementary school students.
Agreement reached with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (United States) to transfer portion of SANYO Electric Credit stock.
Developed cellphone terminal CDMA 1X WIN W33SA for mobile digital terrestrial television broadcasting service "Wansegu" (1 segment).
Next-generation Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery "eneloop" launched.

2006

High-definition digital movie camera “Xacti VPC-HD1” launched.
300 billion yen capital increased through issuance of preferred stocks to third parties.
Commercial-use air purifying system featuring “virus Washer launched.
Drum-type washer/dryer “AQUA AWD-AQ1” featuring “air wash” launched.
Semiconductor business spun off into subsidiary, SANYO Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
“Solar Charger” and “Rechargeable Hand Warmer” launched under the “eneloop universe” concept.
The "Mini-Gorilla" palm-sized portable navigation device series launched.

2007

"enegreen Supermarket Showcase Refrigerating System" capable of connecting multiple showcases and refrigeration units launched.
SANYO Sales & Marketing Co., Ltd. integrated into SANYO Electric Co., Ltd to reshape and optimize the global sales structure.
Household cyclone vacuum cleaner “airsis” doubling as air purification device launched.
“eneloop universe products” received 2007 Good Design Grand Prize (Prime Minister’s Prize).
SANYO and Aeon Co., Ltd. agree to cooperate in developing home electronics products under Aeon's private brand, 'TOPVALU'
Ultra-short focus projector “LP-XL50” capable of 80-inch large screen projection from a distance of 8 cm launched.

2008

Sold the mobile phone business to Kyocera Corp.
"eneloop" received Germany's iF Design Award 2008
Established SANYO Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd. and SANYO Aqua Corp.
Established a new fuel cell joint company, ENEOS Celltech Co., Ltd., with Nippon Oil Corp.
The Imperial couple visited Tokyo Plant in Gunma prefecture.
Formulated SANYO Group Mid-term Management Plan (FY2008-FY2010) toward 'a leading company for energy and environment'.
Agreed with German automaker VOLKSWAGEN Group to co-develop next generation lithium-ion HEV battery systems
Installed air purification systems equipped with 'virus washer' technology in Warner Mycal cinemas
Made a capital investment in DALIAN BINGSHAN GROUP Co., Ltd, a leading company for commercial equipment in China, and became its biggest shareholder
Strengthen the solar business in North America;
• Established a new Si wafer production company "SANYO Solar of Oregon LLC" in Oregon, U.S.A.
• Increased the production capacity of solar module plant in Monterrey, Mexico by 2.5 times"
"Strengthen the solar business in Japan;
• Started a new Shiga solar module plant in Shiga prefecture
• Started a new solar cell plant of Shimane SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Panasonic Corp.