About SANYO

SANYO, which means "three oceans" - specifically, the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans - and symbolizes the company's global perspective, has a history rich in creating and delivering technology-based products to every corner of the globe. The SANYO Group of companies is truly an international organization, comprising 83 manufacturing companies, 37 sales companies, and 38 other companies. Under the leadership and direction of SANYO North America Corporation, the North America Group of companies operates in accordance with the global strategies of the SANYO Electric Group. Each Group company works to ensure that SANYO's exciting and innovative products and services create a more comfortable and environmentally safe lifestyle for its customers and the areas in which they live. You might be surprised to know that SANYO is the power behind some of the world's most indispensable products. If you've ever used a cellular phone, notebook computer or personal organizer, chances are good that it was powered by a SANYO rechargeable battery. Perhaps not so surprising, when you consider that SANYO has been involved in rechargeable and renewable energy research since early in its over 50-year history. The SANYO North America Group became the first electronics company to launch a blimp in North America. The "SANYO Blimp," 165-feet long, is being used as part of SANYO's celebration of 50 years of doing business worldwide. Based in San Diego, the SANYO Blimp is scheduled to appear in conjunction with charitable events, major outdoor activities, business events and trade shows across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

SANYO MAKES A DIFFERENCE The SANYO Blimp is used in SANYO's partnership with Believe in Tomorrow!" in giving Blimp rides to hundreds of children with life-threatening illnesses. In 1998, the international electronics chain adopted Believe in Tomorrow!" as the non-profit organization they would support across the United States. Traveling throughout the country, SANYO provides the ride of a lifetime to children's hospital groups. The SANYO Airship is the largest passenger-carrying blimp in the United States. The Lightship Group of Orlando, Florida pilots the blimp and serves as the ground crew. In addition, the children and their families enjoy a pre-flight party hosted by our hotel industry sponsors. These events have meant a great deal to the kids because it is important for children being treated for a life-threatening illness to have the chance to provide support to one another. According to Brian Morrison, the founder of Believe in Tomorrow!", "SANYO and the Lightship Group have helped Believe in Tomorrow!" bring smiles to the faces of some very special young children and teens and given them the opportunity to share their experiences with each other." The SANYO Blimp has flown 26 flights this year for the Believe in Tomorrow!" in 8 cities.In addition, SANYO has donated flights to nearly 25 schools, charities and other worthy causes, including Children's Hospital in San Diego.

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