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Toshiba's journey to becoming a pivotal player in the electrical equipment sector began with a merger in the late 1930s between Shibaura Engineering, noted for technological innovations, and Tokyo Electric, known for its lighting solutions. This partnership, which later became known as Toshiba, was rooted in a history of resilience and adaptation. Founded by notable inventor Tanaka Hisashige, Shibaura Engineering navigated early bankruptcy and bureaucracy to emerge as a formidable entity in Japan’s industrial scene.