Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Chiyoda, Tokyo
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Since 1884
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a Japanese industrial group headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1950. It employs an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more, and it is publicly listed in neither the record's ticker field nor elsewhere in the record. The company makes products spanning power systems, aircraft, machinery, electronics, and turbochargers, and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment markets. In September 2026 it announced a capital and business alliance with Preferred Networks to jointly develop AI technologies for machinery and systems.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1884
Headquarters
Chiyoda, Tokyo
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
12630
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
12630
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Japan · Thailand · South Korea · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
What this tells a buyer
The record shows customs data covering 12,630 shipments with origins in 22 countries, including Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Germany, and China.
The company's listed products include machining, assembly, turbochargers, brake systems, and composite components, and it holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Reported customers include General Motors, and the company announced in September 2026 that it was transitioning its MHICA assets in Mississauga, Ontario to Bombardier.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
142 years in operation (founded 1884).
12,630 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a Japanese industrial group headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1950. It employs an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more, and it is publicly listed in neither the record's ticker field nor elsewhere in the record. The company makes products spanning power systems, aircraft, machinery, electronics, and turbochargers, and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment markets. In September 2026 it announced a capital and business alliance with Preferred Networks to jointly develop AI technologies for machinery and systems.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1884 |
Headquarters | Chiyoda, Tokyo |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Mitsubishi Heavy Industries makes
The company's listed products include machining, assembly, turbochargers, brake systems, and composite components, and it holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly, Turbocharger, Steel, Brake, Composite (source: mhi.com).
Certifications
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
The record shows customs data covering 12,630 shipments with origins in 22 countries, including Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Germany, and China. US customs bill-of-lading records list 12630 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Thailand · South Korea · Netherlands.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — Mitsubishi, Hanwha ink federal agreements to expand foreign investment | Manufacturing Dive (manufacturingdive.com)
2026-11-01 — Mitsubishi Heavy gears up to boost US gas turbine production - Nikkei Asia (nikkei.com)
2026-10-02 — MHI Acquires Industrial Development Site in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture-- Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Plans Capital Investment to Expand Shipbuilding Capacity -- | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (mhi.com)
2026-09-02 — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Initiates an Orderly Transition of MHICA Assets in Mississauga, Ontario to Bombardier | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (mhi.com)
2026-04-18 — Australian Government Concludes Contract with MHI for Joint Development and Production of Australia's New General-Purpose Frigates | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (mhi.com)
Facilities
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Public sources also reference these locations:
Savannah, Georgia — manufacturingdive.com
Itasca, Illinois — mhi.com
Company details
Reported customers include General Motors, and the company announced in September 2026 that it was transitioning its MHICA assets in Mississauga, Ontario to Bombardier. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was founded in 1884, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 142 years in operation (founded 1884). 12,630 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mitsubishi Heavy Industries make?
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a Japanese industrial group headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1950. It employs an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more, and it is publicly listed in neither the record's ticker field nor elsewhere in the record. The company makes products spanning power systems, aircraft, machinery, electronics, and turbochargers, and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment markets. In September 2026 it announced a capital and business alliance with Preferred Networks to jointly develop AI technologies for machinery and systems.
Where is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries headquartered?
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
When was Mitsubishi Heavy Industries founded?
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was founded in 1884.
How big is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries?
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Mitsubishi Heavy Industries hold?
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Mitsubishi Heavy Industries import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 12630 inbound shipments for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, with top origins including Japan · Thailand · South Korea · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+81 362-75-6200
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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