Founding of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
About us
Our History
Since our founding in 1921, we have continued to take on challenge after challenge using the technologies we have cultivated, and we look forward to the challenges of the future.
1921
1933
Marketed E-type axial rotation magnet as the first vehicle electrical component
1943
Himeji Works, a satellite factory of Kobe Works, established
Production of aircraft electrical components at the Fukuyama Works begins
1946
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Production of vehicle electrical components (dynamo starter) begins
1953
First nationwide service network in the industry established
1954
Exhibited vehicle electrical components at the 1st All-Japan Automobile Show (the current Tokyo Motor Show)
1955
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First car radios manufactured
1959
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Production of fuel pumps at the Fukuyama Works begins
1962
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As a world’s first, started mass production of alternators for use in passenger vehicles
1967
Production of 8-track audio deck with radio begins
1968
Mass production of alternators incorporating lC regulator begins
1970
Production of the world’s first auto-reverse cassette player begins
1979
Car audio production begins in Singapore
Production of world’s first electronic tuner car radio begins
1980
Full production of parts compatible with electronically-controlled fuel injectors begins
1982
Production of new type of alternator (internal fan construction) begins
1985
Production of car CD players begins
1986
Sanda Works rededicated as a production facility specializing in automotive related actuators and car audio systems
1987
Production of world’s first RDS-equipped car audio for OEM begins
1988
Production of automobile electrical components in the USA begins
Production of world’s first electric power steering system begins
1990
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Production of in-tank fuel pump for fuel injection begins
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Production of world’s first GPS-equipped navigation system for OEM begins
1991
Automotive equipment manufacturing base in the Philippines—Laguna Auto-Parts Manufacturing Corporation (LAMCOR)-established
1994
Production of electrically-controlled EGR valve begins
1996
Mass production of high-pressure fuel pumps & in-cylinder injectors for direct injection system of gasoline engines begins
1997
Automotive Electronics Development Center established
Automotive equipment manufacturing base in Thailand — Mitsubishi Electric Thai Auto-Parts Co., Ltd. (META)-established
Automotive equipment manufacturing base in Indonesia — PT. Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Indonesia (MEAINA)-established
Integrated automobile equipment manufacturing base in North America Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (MEAA)-established
1998
European manufacturing base for automobile equipment — Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Europe B.V. (MEAE)-established
Automotive equipment manufacturing and sales base in India — Mitsubishi Electric Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. (MEAI)-established
Became ISO14001 environmental management system certified (Himeiji and Sanda Works)