National (brand)

National
Native name
ナショナル
Industry
FoundedOsaka, Japan (1925 (1925))
FounderKōnosuke Matsushita
Defunct
  • 1980 (Europe)
  • 1988 (Australia)
  • 2004 (Asia)
  • October 1, 2008 (Japan)
SuccessorPanasonic
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
Productshome, personal and industrial appliances, bicycles
ParentPanasonic Corporation
Website[1]

National (ナショナル, Nashonaru) was a brand used by Panasonic Corporation (formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) to sell home appliances, personal appliances, and industrial appliances. Neither National Semiconductor nor National Car Rental are related to Panasonic or the "National" brand.