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MHI Concludes Contract for France-Japan Joint Research Project to Enhance the Functionality of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Mine Countermeasures

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

This joint research project is being conducted based on a France-Japan strategic roadmap to "continue cooperation including producing a prototype using sophisticated mine detection technology and conducting sea trials."

Key Points: 
  • This joint research project is being conducted based on a France-Japan strategic roadmap to "continue cooperation including producing a prototype using sophisticated mine detection technology and conducting sea trials."
  • Testing will be conducted in Japan through 2024, followed by trials in France.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense.
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MHI Concludes Final Agreement on Transfer of Naval and Governmental Ships Business of Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding

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Monday, March 29, 2021

TOKYO, Mar 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has reached a final agreement with Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd. under which MHI will take over the Naval and Governmental Ships business of Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. A formal agreement on the transfer has been signed.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Mar 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has reached a final agreement with Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd. under which MHI will take over the Naval and Governmental Ships business of Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. A formal agreement on the transfer has been signed.
  • Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding, an operating company of Mitsui E&S Holdings, has strengths in the construction and repair of auxiliary ship, such as supply ships and oceanographic survey ships for Japan's Ministry of Defense, as well as governmental ships such as vessel for patrolling local fishing waters.
  • In recent years the company has also been actively developing new technologies incorporated into autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) and autonomous surface vehicles (ASV).
  • Under the newly signed agreement, MHI will take over the entirety of Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding's operations in Naval and Governmental Ships, including AUVs and ASVs.

Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum Enhances Online Distribution Capabilities from April

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Monday, March 29, 2021

TOKYO, Mar 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - On April 1st (Thursday), the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum (Nishi-Ku, Yokohama City), operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, will introduce measures for dealing with the spread of Covid 19.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Mar 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - On April 1st (Thursday), the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum (Nishi-Ku, Yokohama City), operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, will introduce measures for dealing with the spread of Covid 19.
  • Starting from April, the newly established event distribution studio will hold three kinds of online events, General, Special, and Educational.
  • Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum was first opened in June 1994 in Yokohama City's Minatomirai district, an area with which MHI Group has a deep connection, in order to help interaction with local people and promote interest in science and technology.
  • Going forward, the museum will take steps towards further increasing the recognition levels and brand awareness of MHI Group through enrichment of online distribution functions.

Mitsubishi Power Commences Development of World's First Ammonia-fired 40MW Class Gas Turbine System

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Monday, March 1, 2021

TOKYO, Mar 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has commenced development of a 40-megawatt (MW) class gas turbine that is fueled by 100% ammonia (NH3).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Mar 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has commenced development of a 40-megawatt (MW) class gas turbine that is fueled by 100% ammonia (NH3).
  • Going forward, after combustion and other testing, Mitsubishi Power is targeting commercialization in or around 2025.
  • Mitsubishi Power is working to reduce environmental impact through the development of high-efficiency power generation technologies.
  • Developing a method for directly combusting ammonia will further expand Mitsubishi Power's lineup of carbon-free power generation systems.

Mitsubishi Electric to Establish FA Products Service Center in Malaysia

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Monday, February 15, 2021

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will establish the Malaysia FA Center on the premises of its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Sales Malaysia Sdn.

Key Points: 
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will establish the Malaysia FA Center on the premises of its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Sales Malaysia Sdn.
  • Bhd., which is located in Selangor state on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
  • The new facility, which is scheduled to start operating on March 1, will strengthen servicing and support for Mitsubishi Electric factory automation (FA) products in Malaysia and thereby facilitate expansion of the companys local business in FA systems.
  • These firms span numerous industries, including electrical, electronic, automotive, food and beverage, and more, each of which requires various services for the FA products they use.

MHI Thermal Systems Demonstrates the Potential to Remove and Inactivate the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) through Proprietary Air Purification Technology

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

TOKYO, Feb 10, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems) a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group, has confirmed its latest technology has the ability to remove and inactivate the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by enzyme-urea formulation processing technology or irradiation by UV-C LED (ultraviolet-C light-emitting diode).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Feb 10, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems) a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group, has confirmed its latest technology has the ability to remove and inactivate the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by enzyme-urea formulation processing technology or irradiation by UV-C LED (ultraviolet-C light-emitting diode).
  • Holding the potential to remove and inactivate airborne viruses with a unique air filer trapping innovation.
  • The results show the ability to control the novel coronavirus by air purification marking a significant step towards MHI Thermal Systems tackling the worldwide pandemic with its expert technology.
  • Having now confirmed the efficiency of its technology against the novel coronavirus, going forward MHI Thermal Systems will continue its collaboration with Professor Katayamas research group.

Nidec to Acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd.

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

After completion of the acquisition, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool will become the Nidec-Shimposthird main business.

Key Points: 
  • After completion of the acquisition, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool will become the Nidec-Shimposthird main business.
  • Since then, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool has been a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and has grown its business, while supporting Japanese manufacturing for many years.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool has products related to automotive transmissions and reducers businesses, such as a gear cutting machine and a gear grinding machine with high accuracy and efficiency.
  • It is our intention to mutually leverage the Nidec Groups and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tools respective technological capabilities, brand strength, and customer bases, to contribute to the further development of the global machine tool market.

Mitsubishi Power to Restructure the Domestic Locations for Its Boiler Business

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb 4, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has decided to restructure the domestic locations for its boiler business.

Key Points: 
  • YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb 4, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has decided to restructure the domestic locations for its boiler business.
  • Since the predecessor of Mitsubishi Power, MHPS, was established in 2014, the boiler business has continued to operate two plants in Japan, Nagasaki Works and Kure Works.
  • The industry has experienced sweeping changes in the market demand for coal-fired power generation that has led to a sharp contraction in new plant construction.
  • Addressing the market situation, Mitsubishi Power will consolidate the boiler manufacturing function of new construction and after-sales service, as well as the new facility design and the construction function, at the Nagasaki Works.

Operations Get Underway at MHI Vestas Japan Co., Ltd.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

TOKYO, Feb 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Operations got underway has at MHI Vestas Japan Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas) of Denmark newly established to strengthen the two partners' collaboration in the field of renewable energies, mainly wind turbines.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Feb 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Operations got underway has at MHI Vestas Japan Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas) of Denmark newly established to strengthen the two partners' collaboration in the field of renewable energies, mainly wind turbines.
  • MHI Vestas Japan's head office is located in Chiyoda-ku, in central Tokyo.
  • Masato Yamada, former Asia Pacific Regional Manager of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, will serve as CEO.
  • With establishment of MHI Vestas Japan, MHI and Vestas look to build further on the technologies, experience and trust established through the operations of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind.

Up Young Cornerstone Corporation Launches Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioner Full Lineup of Products

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

With the recognition of the success of Taiwans pandemic prevention and the booming commercial market, Up Young will be launching a full range of commercial air conditioning products in Taiwan market.

Key Points: 
  • With the recognition of the success of Taiwans pandemic prevention and the booming commercial market, Up Young will be launching a full range of commercial air conditioning products in Taiwan market.
  • On Dec. 23, Up Young held a press conferences announcing its launch of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries air conditioning line of products, including RAC residential, PAC commercial, and VRF commercial to address the growing demand for all various spaces.
  • Since 2015, Up Young has been the distributor of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries air conditioners, and continues to expand in Taiwan market with its professional business and service team.
  • We are an expert in space utilization, testing and maintenance, and after-sales service, and know the powerful attributes of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries products can meet the needs of commercial owners."