Business Groups of Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation’s six global business groups—Chemicals, Living Essentials, Machinery, Metals, Energy, and New Business Initiatives—work closely with clients to develop new business opportunities. Through project coordination, sourcing of raw materials, capital investments, development of sales channels and other initiatives, Mitsubishi Corporation creates economic value for its business partners, customers and shareholders. When appropriate, Mitsubishi’s extensive international resources can be mobilized to assist Red Diamond Capital’s portfolio companies.
- Chemicals. The Chemicals Group is involved in production and distribution activities in virtually all areas of the global chemistry industry, from basic and specialty chemicals to novel synthetic fiber materials, petrochemicals and non-organic chemicals and fertilizers.
- Living Essentials. The Living Essentials Group’s food-related activities extend from the trading of grain and other commodities to the manufacturing of processed foods and state-of-the-art distribution. The Living Essentials Group also handles industrial textiles, apparel, lumber, packaging, paper and other products closely tied to the needs of consumers worldwide.
- Machinery. Backed by expertise in planning, development, coordination and construction, the Machinery Group engages in a diverse array of projects worldwide. Activities extend from large-scale power generation, chemical and steel plants to shipbuilding, automobiles, aerospace, construction equipment, industrial machinery and real estate development.
- Metals. The Metals Group participates in all business areas related to the iron and steel industries, as well as non-ferrous metals. Activities extend from extensive investments in the development of natural resources to the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of metal products that are essential to principal industries all over the world.
- Energy. Working with leading oil- and gas-producing countries and major multi-national oil companies, the Energy Group seeks to ensure stable, long-term energy supplies for customers around the world. The group places a special emphasis on environmentally acceptable solutions to energy needs.
- New Business Initiatives. The New Business Initiatives Group spearheads Mitsubishi Corporation’s efforts to develop new business opportunities. The group is strengthening four key “FILM” technologies—financial technology, information technology, logistics technology and marketing technology—to aid Mitsubishi’s other business groups and develop new business models in its own right.
