“This new company is built on Panasonic's global strategy of providing solutions for a secure and comfortable life. We want to draw closer to our ultimate customer -- the homeowner -- to get to know their needs and to provide the contractors that serve them with the full diversity of our ideas and product lines -- from communications and entertainment systems, to televisions and our well-respected line of quiet, energy-efficient ventilation fans.”
“This is actually kind of a surprise. If I would have voted, I would voted for (NIC women's basketball coach) Chris Carlson, because he had a fantastic year. I give all the credit to the players on the field.”