Established in 1921, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is a Japanese multinational electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing company headquaretered in Tokyo.
The company, offering a spectrum of technologies such as robots, satellites, power generation equipment and home appliances is now making a stronger push into the overseas transportation business by supporting a global move to technology standardization.
"Our transportation business is a part of social infrastructure business and is considered a growth business (within the company)," said Takahiro Kikuchi, an executive officer in charge of Mitsubishi Electric's public utility systems. "To expand our business overseas, we hope Japan will lead IEC standards."