Toshiba has developed its technology and quality of transmission and distribution systems for over 100 years since they first began to manufacture power transformers in 1894 and switchgears in 1902. As a result of these developments, they have contributed to the excellent standards of the Japanese society where blackouts rarely occur. In recent years, they have expanded their manufacturing bases to various areas such as China, Brazil, and Vietnam to establish global supply centers for their products from these respective factories utilizing their advanced technology and high quality standards.