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Testing TV/VCR combination sets on the Panasonic Line, 1990s

Celebrating the first export of the TV/VCR combination sets to Japan from the port's Panasonic plant, 1987

Testing TV/VCR combination sets on the Panasonic Line, 1990s

TV/VCR combinations sets being assembled, Panasonic Facility, 1990s

Panasonic Facility, 1990s

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Port welcomes new tenant, high tech giant, Panasonic

In June 1986, the port leased warehouse and office space to American Kotobuki Electronics Industries, bringing a large employer to Southwest Washington. The Vancouver plant, known as Panasonic, turned out a million television/video cassette recorder combinations annually by the decade’s end. Unfortunately, the company closed its doors in 2008, laying off more than 200 full-time and temporary employees.