Panasonic in Pilsen

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History of Panasonic in Pilsen

Our history in Pilsen began in March 1996 with the founding of the company. Panasonic became one of the first Japanese investments in the Czech Republic and a pioneer of the Borská pole industrial zone. In Pilsen, we built a modern TV manufacturing plant — from legendary CRT vacuum tube sets, through LCD and plasma models, to cutting-edge OLED technology televisions. In 2015, we expanded our portfolio with Blu-ray recorders and players. Over 25 years, we produced more than 40.3 million TVs and 1.5 million video devices. In 2022, we handed over consumer electronics production to our sister plants and opened the door to a new era.

That new era began in September 2018, when we brought the future of heating to Pilsen — air-to-water heat pumps. We first launched production of indoor units, and in 2023 we added outdoor units. We are proud that we manufacture a large portion of key components ourselves. From printed circuit boards and control boxes, through pipe assemblies and soldering, to evaporators and pressed sheet metal parts including in-house mould development. This allows us to keep quality, innovation, and know-how firmly in our own hands. Our strategy is close cooperation with local suppliers, smart manufacturing under one roof, and continuous improvement. We are Panasonic — a world leader in heat pumps and the main European plant supplying customers across the entire continent.

Key milestones

1996

Company founded in Pilsen

On 30 August 1996, the foundation stone of the Panasonic TV manufacturing plant was laid. It was one of the very first Japanese investments in the Czech Republic.

1997

Start of CRT TV production

In a record time of eight months, the company Panasonic AVC Networks Czech was established and began producing CRT televisions. By 1999, we had manufactured over 1,000,000 units.

2004

Plasma and LCD televisions

From 2004, plasma and LCD televisions under the Panasonic Viera brand also started rolling off the production lines. Panasonic became the world's largest manufacturer of plasma TVs.

2015

Expanding the product portfolio

From 2015, OLED televisions and Blu-ray players and recorders joined the Panasonic Pilsen portfolio.

2018

Heat pump production

In September 2018, we expanded our product portfolio to include heat pumps.

2022

Specialisation in heat pumps

In 2022, we ceased TV production and fully focused on manufacturing indoor units of heat pumps.

2023

Outdoor unit production and new construction

In 2023, we launched the outdoor heat pump unit production line and began construction of a new building to replace the original one from 1996.

2025

New building opening and production expansion

In August 2025, we ceremonially open a new building worth CZK 8 billion and plan to produce up to 1.4 million heat pumps per year in the future.

100 years of tradition

Panasonic worldwide

Panasonic in Pilsen is part of Panasonic Corporation, which was founded in 1918 and is historically one of the longest-operating companies in the electronics industry worldwide. It all started with founder Konosuke Matsushita, who, together with two other employees (his wife and brother-in-law), began manufacturing a two-socket light bulb adapter.

Today, Panasonic employs more than 273,000 people worldwide, in more than 591 companies divided into divisions such as Home Appliances, Audio/Video, Automotive and Industrial Systems, and Eco Systems.

Total eligible expenditure

CZK 33,435,204.00

Modernisation Fund contribution

CZK 6,999,000.00

Applicant's contribution

CZK 26,436,204.00

Project implementation period

11/2024 – 12/2025

Photovoltaic Power Plant Installation

Panasonic Heating & Ventilation Air-Conditioning Czech, s. r. o. implemented the project “Installation of PV Power Plant at Panasonic Heating & Ventilation Air-Conditioning Czech, s. r. o.” as part of the construction of a new production hall. The aim was to install a PV system on the roof of the new P1 production hall with a capacity of 999.9 kWp without energy storage.

This project was co-financed from the EU Emissions Trading System through the Modernisation Fund.

The purpose of this project was to utilise the roof space of the new P1 production hall for the installation of a photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 999.9 kWp, thereby contributing to the CO₂ neutrality of the entire factory from 5/2025.

What you might not know...

Panasonic has pioneered such technologies as plasma televisions, memory cards, and 3D imaging.

We were the first in the world to launch 4K Blu-ray players and recorders on the market.

We are second to none in Toughbook and Toughpad heavy-duty computers and tablets…

…as well as in lithium batteries for storing electric power for automotive and other applications.

For a better world

We support

FC Viktoria Plzeň

HC Škoda Plzeň

We also support Marines – Czech Baseball Bridge

Panasonic HVAC is a major supporter of baseball both in Japan and here at home. You may have noticed the great success of the Czech national baseball team at this year's World Baseball Classic, the professional world championship, which the Japanese won for the third time. The success of the Czech national team brought great interest from Japanese fans in Czech players and Czech baseball. That is why a long-term cooperation called “Marines – Czech Baseball Bridge” was agreed between the Czech and Japanese national teams, sponsored by our company Panasonic HVAC.

Certificates

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems

ISO 14001

Environmental Management Systems

ISO/IEC 27001

Information Security

ISO 45001

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Information Security and Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Corporation

Panasonic Holdings Corporation, with its registered office at 1006, Oaza, Kadoma, Osaka, Japan, stands as the controlling entity at the head of the group, which also includes the following controlled entities based in the Netherlands:

Panasonic Holding (Netherlands) B.V., which is the controlling entity and 100% owner of Panasonic Europe B.V.

Panasonic Europe B.V. is the 100% owner and controlling entity of Panasonic Heating & Air-Conditioning Czech, s.r.o. as the controlled entity.

Information about the existence of the group is published in accordance with Section 79(3) of Act No. 90/2012 Coll., on Business Corporations and Cooperatives (Business Corporations Act), as amended.