# PENA Panasonic: Evolving and Growing in the Mobility Market

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/01/pena-panasonic-evolving-and-growing-in-the-mobility-market/
- Published: 2022-01-11T08:50:07-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## PENA Panasonic

The multi-function facility will support the Panasonic overall EV strategy

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is a Division of Panasonic Corporation 
of North America. Moreover, Panasonic announces plans to expand in Northern Nevada
with a new campus in [Reno](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/05/panasonic-jaguar-racing-return-points-scoring-form-berlin/).
The campus will open in spring 2022.

Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG) is managing the 94,483 sq. ft. building at 645
East Plumb Lane in Reno. The group is renovating it to become PENA’s division headquarters.
In addition, it will feature state-of-the-art engineering labs, employee recruitment
and training facilities, and other support functions.

### PENA PANASONIC

“Our new facility in Reno underscores our commitment to [evolving and growing to stay at the forefront of the mobility market](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/10/rapid-growth-of-bev-market-in-the-u-s/),”
said Allan Swan, president, PENA. “Investing in innovation and workforce initiatives
in the local community supports our mission of creating a future powered by [sustainable energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/why-panasonic-solar-is-leading-the-way-for-renewable-energy-solutions-and-results/).”

![Panasonic PENA](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/
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This comes seven years after Osaka’s announcement of PENA producing lithium-ion 
batteries at [Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nevada](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/10/rapid-growth-of-bev-market-in-the-u-s/).
Operations at Gigafactory 1 will continue. However, PENA intends to take advantage
of the Reno location to expand its local engineering capacity. In addition to talent
acquisition and upskilling. It will further propel its position in the [electric vehicle](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/01/buying-an-electric-vehicle-crucial-things-to-consider/)
market.

“Panasonic has been a phenomenal member of the community and I’m thrilled they continue
to drive growth in the area,” said Reno City Council member Oscar Delgado. “I share
[Panasonic’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/green-living-consulting-services/sponsors/)
commitment to contributing to society and look forward to partnering with Panasonic
in the years to come to make a positive impact in Reno.”

Moreover, IRG is excited to welcome PENA to the property. The IRG president expresses
an [excellent experience](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/ford-motor-company-and-the-future-of-mobility/)
working alongside the PENA team and their brokers.