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In 1942, the company changed its name to Sylvania Electric Products Inc. During World War II, Sylvania was chosen from among several competing companies to manufacture the miniature vacuum tubes used in proximity fuze shells due to its quality standards and mass production capabilities.
In this article, we will explore the etymology, historical context, geographical influence, cultural significance, and modern usage of the name Sylvania. Let’s delve into the complete history of Sylvania and unravel its intriguing story.
Its name perpetuates the life and work of Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), the British pioneer, whose valuable contributions in improvements to the newly invented Steam Engine brought him lasting fame in the field of the Mechanic Arts.
The name “Sylvania” is rooted in the Latin word “silva,” which translates to “forest” or “woodland.”. It embodies the essence of nature, echoing imagery of verdant trees and unspoiled wilderness. This connection to nature has imbued the name with a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
- Marathon Becomes Snickers
- Coco Pops Becomes Choco Krispies… and Then Become Coco Pops Again
- Opal Fruits Becomes Starburst
- Jif Becomes CIF
- Thomson Becomes Tui
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Becomes KFC
Waaay back in 1990, the UK was left reeling after one of it's most beloved chocolate bars decided to change its name. But why? The simple fact of the matter is that the company which owned Marathon and Snickers (Mars - you may have heard of them) decided to align the brand globally. To the rest of the world, Snickers had always been Snickers (the c...
1998 saw another big brand try to attempt something similar. The breakfast cereal giant Kelloggs' much loved 'Coco Pops' was rebranded to 'Choco Krispies' - this was in an attempt to bring the brand inline with other countries where the cereal was already marketed as Choco Krispies. It didn't go well. After a national outcry (and rapidly declining ...
Another popular confectionery treat owned by the Mars company, and another one from 1998. These sweeties that were 'made to make your mouth water' were introduced to the UK in 1960, and later, as Starburst, to the USA in 1967. Over twenty years later in 1998, they were known as Starburst across the globe, and the name Opal Fruits was limited to the...
Mars and Kelloggs weren't the only large scale companies to make changes to brand products citing brand unification as the reason. Unilever, the consumer goods company behind many household brands, made a similar decision at the turn of the century. Launched in the UK in 1974 as Jif, the brand has had different names across the globe since day one....
Much more recently than the above examples was a brand rename that happened only last year. The biggest holiday firm in the UK, Thomson, changed its name to TUI. This all seems to have come about for a combined couple of reasons… Thomson was acquired by the German conglomerate Preussag back in 2000 - which itself became Touristik Union Internationa...
Here's a good one for you. Why did Kentucky Fried Chicken change their name to KFC? When the change happened, a couple of modern myths emerged to explain this change. Myth #1: Authorities found out that the company was using genetically modified 'mutant' chickens in their food, creatures so far removed from what a chicken should be that they could ...
Amidst a sea of bright orange track jackets, the company formerly known as OSRAM SYLVANIA is part of a Chinese consortium that also owns Atlanta-based Forest Lighting. Confused? Don't worry, we'll break it down for you here.
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How did Hygrade Sylvania become a company?
In 1931, Hygrade, Nilco and Sylvania representing the company's roots in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania merged to form the Hygrade Sylvania Corporation. The company sold lamps under the Hygrade name, and radio tubes under the Sylvania name.
