Service Front Center (SFC) opened. Efforts to boost customer satisfaction.
May
Service Front Centers (SFC) also opened in the Tokai and Hokuriku districts. Realizes responses to customers 24/7.
October
Receives order from GM of the U.S. for automotive thermal and engine cooling systems. Aimed at minivans slated for mass production starting 2004.
December
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Corporation jointly receive order to construct large regional cooling plant in new urban development district in Singapore.
2003
April
“Saison” air-conditioner standard model launched. All models clear Green Purchasing Law standards.
Regional cooling and heating plant delivered to Shinagawa Grand Commons. Air-conditioning provided for around 533,000 square meters in seven buildings, including the new head office building of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
July
MCCC established in Shanghai of China.
Supplying of automotive air-conditioners begun in November that same year.
October
World's first enzyme-type allergen decomposing filter developed in collaboration with Takara Bio.
December
New “Hyper inverter” series launched realizing highest COP and longest pipe system in the industry.
Realizing energy efficiency, compact size and long piping systems.
New VRF “Hyper MULTI LX” series for buildings launched.
2004
February
High-efficiency air to water centrifugal heat pumps developed jointly with three power companies. Use of sprinkler-type air heat exchanger realizes COP5.0, the highest level of efficiency in the industry.
2005
March
Realizes highest level of COP in the industry.
Gas heat pump air-conditioner launched.
2006
March
Realizing energy efficiency and compact size. New medium-temperature packaged air-conditioners for food factories and supermarkets launched.
August
Production of commercial air-conditioners transferred overseas.
Operates an efficient, global business.
October
Starts sales of world's first humidifiers with a nano mist (moisture permeation) system.
December
Six centrifugal chillers delivered to the International Trade Centre, Hong Kong's tallest building (height of 490 m with 118 stories).
2007
Starts production of QS compressors using 3D scroll technology.
Begins supplying electrically driven compressor, EV30, to GM.
May
Wins EPA Award of the U.S. for energy-efficient automotive air-conditioners equipped with the QS series of 3D scroll compressors.
July
Production of truck and trailer refrigeration units reaches total of 200,000 units.
November
Full-scale launch of industry-first engine-driven truck and trailer refrigeration units equipped with 3D scroll compressors.
Switch from conventional reciprocating compressors reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 25 % (compared to our conventional model).
"Hyper inverter” series for stores and offices undergoes full facelift, realizing compact size and efficiency of the highest level in industry.
2008
January
New series of air-conditioners clearing 2010 energy saving standards launched.
April
Wins GM Supplier of the Year Award for automotive air-conditioners (MCC of the U.S.).
August
Economizer cycle deployed for first time in the industry in "TDJS60DZ and TDJS70DZ," the S Series of main engine-driven truck and trailer refrigeration units, dramatically improving freezing performance and energy efficiency at ultra-low temperatures required while transporting ice cream and frozen foods.
2009
January
Conclusion of business collaboration agreement with NIBE Industrier AB of Sweden to jointly develop and sell heat pump water heaters.
May
Heat recovery type water to water centrifugal heat pump "ETW" (supply 80 ℃ hot water) launched for first time in industry.
November
900 saplings of 14 types of trees planted in “BEAVER's FOREST KIHOKU” (Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture) as part of forest creating activities.
December
Allergen Clear Masks launched as the world's first high-performance masks capable of controlling the effects of viruses, pollen and other allergens through the incorporation of a protein degrading enzyme and urea into the material.
2010
February
Production of compressors for vehicle air-conditioners at Matsusaka Plant reaches total of 15 million units.
April
Heat source control system, "Ene-Conductor," launched to allow integrated control of centrifugal chiller, cold water pump, cooling tower, etc.
June
Wins recognition in FY 2010 Ford Q1 Award for automotive air-conditioners (electric compressor).
October
Eco touch remote control, the high-performance remote control deploying the commercial air-conditioner industry's first LCD touch panel launched.
November
Receives order for two large centrifugal chillers for supplying heat to the Tokyo Skytree district.
2011
March
Receives order for first time for 14 large centrifugal chillers for redevelopment of the old city area of Doha in Qatar.
May
Launch of three 250 to 350 refrigeration ton models added to the ”ETI” series of centrifugal chillers equipped with inverters.
September
New series consisting of six models of "BEAVER" steam fan evaporator-type humidifiers launched.
October
Launch of three 500 to 700 refrigeration ton models added to the "ETI” series of centrifugal chillers equipped with inverters.
The ultra-energy-efficient gas heat pump (GHP) air-conditioner, “GHP XAIR," with the highest level of energy efficiency in the industry launched.
