MEW (Thailand) started out with the production of dryers, shavers and other personal care products, and later on began manufacturing magnetic relays. Apart from being an essential consumer product supply base, it is also a centre from which manufactured products are exported, not only to other Asian countries, including Japan, but also across the United States and Europe.

Corporate philosophy
The basic philosophy governing Matsushita Electric Works, (Thailand) Ltd. is to recognise and fulfil its responsibilities to the society and the world at large. The company is committed to upholding all in-house regulations on quality control, as well as upgrading the ability of each and every employee who seeks advancement and development through unity, hard work and cooperation.

Matsushita Electric Works, (Thailand) Ltd. employs advanced technology and high-precision machinery from Japan to produce a wide range of defect-free products. The company also implemented the ISO 9002 quality management system and the QS 9000 quality standard, to further upgrade its operations and meet the requirements of customers around the world.

Company achievements
• 1998 — ISO 9002
• 1999 — QS 9000
• ISO 14001
• 2000 — Prime Minister’s Industry Award
• 2003 — ISO 9001:2000

High-quality products
• Home appliances – hair dryers and setters, shavers, electrical vibrators, toothbrushes, micromotors and clean showerlet
• Automation components — high-quality relays, switches and photo-MOS relays as finished products and as part of home appliances and automobiles.

Living in harmony
with the environment
Matsushita Electric Works, (Thailand) Ltd. has been committed to developing products to meet customers’ satisfaction, while eliminating the environmental impact of its production processes. An environmental policy has been implemented to maximise the use of energy and natural resources, while minimising the impact of its activities, products, raw materials and services on the environment. Operations throughout Matsushita comply with regulatory standards set by the government and related bodies, which are recognised as the company’s basic environmental standards as well.

Through the use of environmentally friendly technology, the company can ensure of a truly green manufacturing facility. It also welcomes feedback from both internal and external organisations towards the continual development of the company’s environmental programmes and role in society.