GE: We make things that spin really fast without falling apart.
US military: Can you make a gun?
GE: Yeah, but it’s gonna spin really fast without falling apart.
GE: “Ha ha, GAU-8 Avenger go BRRRRRRRRRRRRRT”
Yamaha, we make Pianos, outboard motors, also Dirt Bikes
Volkswagen apparently makes sausages and ketchup
Ok you win - sausages and cars is weirdest combo so far
Best currywurst you can buy. They also have a parts number, so you can order them at your local VW dealership
Now that is a surprise
Kawasaki - ships motorcycles and helicopters Mitsubishi - cars, trucks, air conditioners
The japanese seem to like to diversify
It’s a whole Sinosphere phenomenon, not just Japan. Take a look at Samsung or Tencent, for example.
Honda - Cars, motorcycles, lawn equipment, generators, water pumps, outboard motors
I had a great VCR made by Mitsubishi.
Also a great car.
The best CRT monitor I ever had was a Mitsubishi (22" Diamondtron). It was even better than than my Sony Trinitrons.
I had an air conditioner by Mitsubishi and a car at the same time (a decade ago) missed out on the vcr though lol
Kawasaki also makes, or used to make, jet skis, which I guess makes sense as they are like motorcycles for the water.
None of you have apparently heard about Liebherr
True. I hadnt. Pretty good portfolio based on their wikipedia entry
I love how the tuning fork logo makes it almost make sense
Don’t forget amps
Also brass instruments and cymbals. Really just anything musical. And yeah, small motor vehicles.
Cuz they both need tuning?
Company good at metalworking for one purpose finds it can be good at metalworking for another purpose.
That’s a good man rhino. Hmm, James ain’t slick in his workshop.
So by that logic, when are they coming out with the OXO Good Grips anti-tank missile?
Joseph Joseph ballistic armour
Are there any Phillips lawnmowers?
