The phrase "first manufacturer" refers to the very first company or person who produces or makes a particular product. They are the initial creator or inventor of that specific item. Full definition
BMW's new iDrive also offers ideal conditions for unrestricted use of the internet in the car offered by BMW as the world's first manufacturer in the context of BMW ConnectedDrive. (press.bmwgroup.com)
I've been testing the Dylan version of the Access for the last two weeks, and while it's a perfectly good - looking watch, I can't say it offers dramatically better materials or design compared to the best Android Wear watches from tech - first manufacturers like LG, Huawei, and Motorola. (pcworld.com)
It was also the first manufacturer in Canada to introduce all - electric, zero - emissions, green - powered delivery trucks. (canadianbusiness.com)