Panasonic ER-GB43 Beard Trimmer

The Panasonic ER-GB43 is a popular grooming device part of the extensive personal care lineup from the Japanese multinational corporation, Panasonic. Originally founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1918 by Kōnosuke Matsushita, the brand has evolved from a small lamp socket manufacturer into a global leader in electronics.

While the brand's engineering and design heritage are rooted in Japan, most consumer grooming products like this beard trimmer are manufactured in China to leverage large-scale production facilities. The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of the Panasonic Holdings Corporation, which continues to be headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. The packaging indicates distribution handles by Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, for the European market.