Mitsubishi Monitor
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Mitsubishi Monitor
Activities of the Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee The Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee (MPAC) represents 39 autonomous Mitsubishi companies and is run by members selected by each of those companies. Aiming to foster positive feelings for and trust in Mitsubishi, the MPAC conducts a wide variety of public relations activities, some of which are introduced below. A Bimonthly Review of the Mitsubishi Companies and Their People Around the World October & November Publication International Contributions The MPAC publishes the Monthly Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Profile, in addition to the Mitsubishi Monitor. Monthly Mitsubishi was first published in 1965 and is distributed monthly both in Japan and beyond its shores as a communication tool for Mitsubishi companies. Mitsubishi Profile is a booklet written in both Japanese and English which provides readers with information on each Mitsubishi Group company. Agreeing with the purport behind the International Literacy Year proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1990, the MPAC started the Mitsubishi Asian Children’s Enikki Festa in that year. As well as promoting cultural exchange among children that transcends national borders and race, the Enikki illustrated diary helps support efforts to increase child literacy rates in the countries of Asia. Website The Mitsubishi Group portal site (mitsubishi.com) contains a link to the MPAC home page which reports on the activities of the Committee, provides information on each group company and delivers a digital version of the Mitsubishi Monitor worldwide. and more… Examples of other activities conducted by the MPAC include the hosting of lecture meetings addressed by intellectuals and other well-informed persons and, since 1994, the inviting of children from domestic welfare facilities to home games of the Urawa Red Diamonds football team. ■ http://www.mitsubishi.com/mpac/e/index.html Message from the Mitsubishi Monitor Editorial Committee O n this, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee (MPAC), the editorial committee of the Mitsubishi Monitor would like to offer its profound thanks to all those who have laid the foundations of the Mitsubishi Group. The committee holds an editorial meeting once a month in the Marunouchi district of Tokyo. Comprised of less than ten members, fewer than any other subcommittee involved in MPAC activities, everyone works together in the editing process to give maximum expression to what makes Japan so uniquely Japanese and Mitsubishi so uniquely Mitsubishi. Looking back at the changes and developments since the inaugural edition of the review, we can see that the Mitsubishi Group’s path to growth and development has followed that of the Japanese economy. And renewing our determination in this memorable year, we as one intend to continue communicating information about Mitsubishi over the next 50 years. We look forward to your continuing support. The editorial committee m who worked on this editemiobers n From left: Ms. Sar a Iwasaki, Mitsubish i Corporation; Ms. & Nichido Fire Ins Mika Yamamoto, Tok urance; Ms. Tomoko io Marine Takai, Mitsubishi Pla Bank of Tokyo-Mit stics; Ms. Ai Takaha subishi UFJ; Ms. Ari shi, sa Mo ri, Mitsubishi Electr Mitsubishi Fuso Tru ic; Ms. Momoko Fujita, ck and Bus Corpo ration; Ms. Ai Muney Fire Insurance; Ms uki , Tokio Marine & Nic . Mika Kato, Mitsub hido ishi Heavy Industries For more information about the Mitsubishi companies, see “Mitsubishi Profile” ■ http://www.mitsubishi.com/mpac/e/activity/profile.html The Mitsubishi Monitor is published by the Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee Marunouchi Nakadori Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan Phone: 81-3-5218-8660 Fax: 81-3-5218-8661 Volume 28 No.5 Official Website ■ http://www.mitsubishi.com/mpac/e/monitor/back/index.html We want your feedback! ■ http://www.mitsubishi.com/mpac/e/talk/form.html ©2014 Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee Printed in Japan on recycled paper 2014 Happy th Anniversary! Mit su Anniversary Special Feature ee itt Aff Public airs Com i h m bis Since 1964 The Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee (MPAC), which publishes the Mitsubishi Monitor, celebrated its 50th anniversary in September this year. Through public relations activities, the MPAC has striven to raise awareness of and trust in the Mitsubishi brand by keeping those who work for the Mitsubishi companies and others informed about the various business and operational activities conducted under the Mitsubishi name which have and are contributing to society. In this special edition we will be marking the 50th anniversary by showing how the Mitsubishi Monitor has kept pace with the years since its inaugural edition. History of the Mitsubishi Monitor — What was happening in the world then— 2010 2005 2000 ◆ 2008 Japan’s Kibo laboratory installed on the International Space Station ◆ 2005 Mitsubishi Motors’ newgeneration electric vehicle developed ◆ 2009 Mitsubishi Ichigokan reborn as art museum Kyoto Protocol adopted ◆ 2001 September 11 attacks 1980 ◆ 1993 European Union founded ◆ 1987 Mitsubishi Monitor launched ◆ 1988 Centennial of Mitsubishi’s founding Seikan tunnel and Seto Bridge opened ◆ 1990 Launch of the Enikki Festa as the “Mitsubishi ImpressionGallery-Festival of Asian Children’s Art” by the MPAC ◆ 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ◆ 1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall Global The expansion of Japanese companies into overseas markets began slowly in the 1960s and then accelerated quickly after the signing of the Plaza Accord in 1985. Time and distance are shortening yearly around the world and today we see the movement of people, goods, money, services and information on a vast scale. In his welcoming message in the inaugural edition of Mitsubishi Monitor, Yohei Mimura, Mitsubishi Public Affairs Committee Chairman at the time, recognized the importance of publishing a Mitsubishi Group PR review for overseas readers to keep them up to date with current trends in the age of globalization. Today, we continue to introduce and bring news on the globally expanding business activities of the Mitsubishi companies. ◆ 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake ◆ 1997 First ever win for a Mitsubishibrand car in the Dakar Rally ◆ 2006 First World Baseball Classic ◆ 2002 Rebuilding of Marunouchi Building completed About ◆ 2013 Japan’s Mount Fuji granted UNESCO World Heritage Status Mitsubishi Monitor ◆ 2004 Athens Olympics Sumatra earthquake Hong Kong returned to China by Britain Environment & Sustainability Innovation The Mitsubishi companies share the Three Principles: Corporate Responsibility to Society, Integrity and Fairness and Global Understanding through Business. This creed has been passed down through the generations and continues to be observed today serving as the linchpin that guides the companies in discharging their corporate responsibility through business activities. Global interest in and concern about climate change and biodiversity continues to grow, and ways must be found to cope with further increases in the world’s population and to reduce environmental loads in the 21st century. To realize a sustainable society, Mitsubishi companies are actively tackling this challenge through their business activities. Mitsubishi Monitor shares encouraging examples of these efforts with its readers as a way of promoting further improvements in and expansion of such activities. Green Diamonds Green Diamonds highlights the ongoing efforts of Mitsubishi companies to foster a greener, more sustainable planet and brighter, more vibrant communities through wide-ranging environmental and social initiatives. Next Generation of Fashion Designers on the Boardwalk designs were submitted, and after final screening three were Japan presented with Best Design Awards and one with the Japan Formal Style Association Award. Mitsubishi Rayon group company Mitsubishi Rayon Textile Ongoing Tree Planting Program to Maintain Biodiversity Thailand Asahi Glass subsidiary AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public (MTX) stages the Soalon Design Contest each year in Japan. (AFT) began planting mangroves, releasing young fish and The contest is open to fashion design faculty students at initiating other programs in 2003 to promote awareness the Bunka Gakuen1 who are expected to move on to play about biodiversity and climate change. In 2010, AFT began supporting the Learning Center of an active role in the fashion industry. The designs submitted for the contest must incorporate the SoalonTM textile made Sufficiency Economy in Kanjanaburi Province by donating by MTX. Providing the over 1,000 trees, which AFT employees have helped to students with an arena for plant. Working with other Thai glass manufacturers, in 2011 presenting original design AFT planted some 500 mangrove trees to help prevent the Samut Prakan, this environmentally-friendly triacetate fiber and to expand the avenues for its use. The Best Design Award designs and their designers. From left: Silver Medal, Victoriya Veselova (Sophomore, Bunka Fashion College); Gold Medal, Akane Ueno (Senior, Bunka Fashion College); Bronze Medal, Shohei Kinoshita (Junior, Bunka Fashion Graduate University.) Formal Style.” Some 300 Project F.L.A.S.H. Initiative Contributes to Local Community educational and public amenity purposes. Most of the trees Chonburi and Rayong are native species but were not considered economically districts, where three useful and the planting program is aimed to keep them from AFT plants are located. extinction. The company has also theme for the 2013 contest was “Japanese Modern Employees who helped in the planting land deterioration in ideas, the contest serves to raise the recognition given to Final screening took the form of a fashion show. The Mitsubishi companies are active over a very wide spectrum of fields. As fellow enterprises which share the Mitsubishi principles while doing business independently, they have grown and developed sometimes through cooperation and sometimes through competition with each other. Mitsubishi Monitor features new products and services which Mitsubishi companies, as leading global enterprises, continue to create and bring to world markets. begun planting herbs Note 1: Since its foundation in 1923, has played a central role in education and training in the field of fashion design and science in Japan. ■ http://www.agc.com/english/csr/env/act/biodiversity.html and rare trees for Planting of herbs and rare trees In 2011, Nikon Inc., a member of the Nikon Group, added U.S.A. the Project F.L.A.S.H. (Families Lending Advice, Support and Hope) social contribution initiative to the many CSR programs it already runs. One of the project’s partners is Collaboration in Dutch Offshore Wind Farm The Netherlands Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and the Dutch state-run Sunrise Day Camp, an institution which invites children energy firm Eneco have entered a long-term strategic with cancer and their siblings to its camp at no cost. Nikon partnership covering offshore wind farm operations in Inc. organizes charity events with SDC, and company Europe. MC has also acquired 50% of the Luchterduinen employees also help in general cleaning and maintenance wind farm planned for construction off the coast of the tasks at the SDC facility. Netherlands. The farm will be constructed and operated Nikon Inc. also helps support Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. RMH provides a program called “home- jointly by the two companies. The Luchterduinen wind farm will be located 23 km away-from-home” for off the Dutch coast of Noordwijk in an area covering some families so they can stay 25km2. With 43 turbines, the wind farm is due to start close-by their hospitalized commercial operation in mid-2015 and is expected to child at little or no cost. generate approximately 130MW of electricity – enough Company employees will energy to power 150,000 households in Holland. at the House. ■ http://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2013/ html/0000018321.html MGC Prepares to Meet Rising Demand for Hydrogen Peroxide in Asia There is now strong demand for hydrogen peroxide in China and other parts of Asia and this demand is expected to continu growing in step with the expansion of paper manufacturing and chemical and electronic industries. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC), which is already among Asia’s top producer of hydrogen peroxide, is poised to meet this growing demand. The latest addition to MGC’s lineup of production facilities is the Suzhou MGC Suhua Peroxide Co., Ltd. located in China’s Jiangsu Province. The new company, which is 60% financed b Radiotherapy or radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses radiation to kill cancer cells and treat tumors. As a painless form of cancer treatment that allows The Netherlands Note: Blue annotations in the chronological table refer to major events related to the Mitsubishi companies while black annotations indicate major events that have taken place in Japan and the rest of the world. initiated full-scale operations of its hydrogen peroxide facilities December 2009. patients to retain quality of daily life, radiotherapy offers various advantages over conventional surgical methods. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is now leveraging its wide-ranging know-how as leading manufacturer of heavy These efforts have culminated in the development of the Germany Belgium MHI-TM2000. This state-of-the-art radiotherapy machine Cleanup activities at Sunrise Day Camp 6 MGC, is targeting annual production of 30,000 tons, after havin machines for radiotherapy. Amsterdam The charity walk held at Ronald McDonald House of Long Island (co-sponsored by Nikon Inc.) News & Products machinery to develop, produce and market highly-advanced often help prepare meals ■ http://www.nikon.com/about/csr/feature/activity/index.htm Cover Story】 MHI’s Radiotherapy Machines Poised to Spur New Advances in Cancer Treatment accurately identifies the location of tumors and meticulously 2 2014 Mitsubishi Monitor is an English-language public relations review first published in 1987. Focusing on the work of the Mitsubishi companies overseas, the review brings news of and introduces topics relating to new products, the latest technologies and examples of how such technologies have been adopted. Even before the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, which charted the course for tackling environmental conservation and sustainable development on a global basis, Mitsubishi Monitor has, for the enlightenment of its readers, been reporting on environmental measures taken by, and on the social action programs of, Mitsubishi companies. The review also publishes contributions from staff working for Mitsubishi companies around the world, Grand Prix-winning artworks from the Mitsubishi Asian Children’s Enikki Festa, and information on traditional Japanese customs as well as on the latest trends and fashions in Japan. ◆ 2007 Rebuilding of ShinMarunouchi completed 2002 FIFA World Cup ™ Korea/Japan ◆ 2011 Great East Japan (Tohoku) Earthquake ◆ 2012 TOKYO SKYTREE® completed 7 directs radiation precisely where it is needed. In this way, the MHI-TM2000 makes it easier to perform highly accurate radiotherapy treatment while minimizing damage to healthy cells. Because of this, the MHI-TM2000 is expected to contribute to new advances in cancer treatment. ■ 1990 ◆ 2010 Financial support by Mitsubishi Companies for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China http://www.mgc.co.jp/eng/news/2009/pdf/091211_e.pdf Involvement with NASA’s Space Program Marks New Milestone for Mitsubishi Electric 3 For decades, Mitsubishi Electric has made significant contributions to Japanese space research and development while simultaneously cultivating a strong international reputatio for its space technologies. In October 2009, the company “Working in collaboration with other Mitsubishi Group companies to achieve our goals” Mr. Gene Shiraishi, Meiji Yasuda Realty USA Inc. Mr. Justin Brown, NYK Line (Australia) Pty Ltd reat ith g ny w g in ma Work le from is a daily p s o pe nalitie e natio ess her n busi rich. in Zu From left: Mr. Martin Soerensen, Ms. Nadine Tollardo, Mr. Frank-Michael Schilling, Quadrant AG W br ork i pr ng ing ide s g in an rea Fu d j t so oy Individual commitment to a group effort. That is what makes a team work. That is what makes our company work. Mr. Julian Gopaul, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Johannesburg Office) Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation Mr. Elthon Winarto, Ms. Anna Salamandra, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Moscow Liaison Office) Ev an ery Th d ch day ar e po alle is n ee s e n nd sib gin w les iliti g. s. es Mitsubishi Motors has very good reputation all over the world. We believe in the fundamental values of trust, transparency and communication. Ms. Joanne Huang, Tokio Marine Asia Pte. Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric do Brasil Comércio e Serviços Ltda. PT. Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Indonesia sa Tokio Marine ha expand to strong ambition lly ba its operation glo ding and become a lea lution k so ris al on ati ern int provider. Mr. Thiago Turcato do Rego (at center in a light-blue shirt), Cooperative friendly tea m work contributing to makin g the bridge between Russia and Japan while each oth er aware of the cultural difference Dynamism to cultivate local (incl. Indonesia) and global business as a world class conglomerate. Mr. Nazir Mukadam, Mitsubishi Corporation (Riyadh Branch) Ms. Anna Yan Kin Ping, Mitsubishi’s cutting edge technology and its contributions to society and the environment I am proud to be part of the rich heritage, diverse culture and united team of MHI, Johannesburg Branch. Mitsubishi involves extensive mechanics, teamwork and super management. Proudly part of the Mitsubishi Team where quality, efficiency and productivity escalate at challenging levels. Mr. Shibu Velayudhan, Mr. Ming Liu, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Canada)) Mitsubishi Motors Middle East and Africa FZE UK Messages from the World Russia Netherlands Canada Switzerland What I Love About Mitsubishi Portugal Saudi Arabia Hong Kong, China (SAR) China Japan USA I really appreciate working together with Mitsubishi’s intelligent brains and getting myself smarter every day! Korea UAE Though the Mitsubishi companies may carry out their respective businesses in different ways, they share the same creed and vision of the future. Which of the many attractive features that distinguish Mitsubishi do you like in particular? This is the question we put to a number of people who work for Mitsubishi companies around the world. Singapore Indonesia Australia Brazil Thailand Chile South Africa Ms. Kong Lingling, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Not to be satisfied with the present situation. And the entire company challenges to new goals together. Through working for the company for many years, I have been given the pleasure of meeting innumerable interesting people. Mitsubishi never disappoints those people having faith in her. Mr. Hu Xiao, Mitsubishi Estate (Shanghai) Ltd. are treasure of my company ---- Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities. Mr. Terry Liyuan Mi, 4 Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Mr. Hugh Colburn, Mitsubishi Logistics America Ms. Vivienne Adams, Motivated and innovative people Ubiquitous business network Magnanimous contribution to society Sincere efforts Sense of competitivenes Belonging to a global network, working in partnership with countries all over the world. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation Begin to learn and do something new always, even we have already success. Ms. Usanee Boontip, Mitsubishi Logistics Thailand thanks for my team and colleagues! Mella, Mr. Andrés Fernández, Ms. Paulina Martínez, Mr. Rodolfo Quintana, Mr. Reinaldo Díaz, Forestal Tierra Chilena Ltda. Mr. Koo Sanghyuk, Asahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co., Ltd. Working in a cl ean and organized plan t makes all the differen ce We work to contribute to economic, social and environmental development and thus, aiming for a better world. Our company is a very special place. I work, learn, laughing with everyone, impressed and I am excited every day. MRC SPIRIT: Team spirit gives me lots of power and support, From left: Mr. Felipe From left: Ms. Gracinda Silva António, Ms. Anabela Silva António, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe, S.A. Ms. Nadia Yuu Sugawara, MMC METAL DO BRASIL LTDA. Ms. Connie Lui (Center), MRC Hong Kong Co., Ltd. I go I see Everywhere s. Is the our product longing; of pride of be of a global being part brand. Mr. Tomás Cafferata, Nikon Europe B.V. The people! I love working with like-minded and achievement driven colleagues. Passion breeds suc cess! Mr. Chad Provonsha, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, Inc. 5 I want to travel the rest of the world I haven’t been to yet, learn different cultures, taste their food and meet many interesting people across the universe. Ms. Nina Brody, Tokio Marine Management, Inc. I would like to be playing an important role in Mitsubishi Electric Turkey as a manager in 10 years' time! To Get Top Executive Jobs Ms. Zümray CÜVELEK (at left), Ms. Irene Sentosa, Mitsubishi Materials (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Turkey A. I would like to help expand our business to Continental Europe and set up our second European office! Ms. Sasha Armour, Mitsubishi Estate London Limited Mr. Yuji Kagami, Mitsubishi Auto Leasing Corporation Mr. Nic Holmer, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe GmbH Impr peop ove inclu le’s life, colle ding my fami agues a my p ly, throu nd effor ositive gh work ts on th e and place o n t com h mun e ity. 5S is one of the keys to success; A mission for world class cleanliness to enhance Quality, Safety, and Operations Systems Keeping mind and sense open, to make the world better. Grow within the organization and seek new challenges. I will be a talented person working actively all over the world. Ms. Angela McKee, MSSC US INC. UK Dreams in the Coming Decade Ms. Fadheelah Abbas, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Dubai Branch Mitsubishi Chemical Singapore Pte Ltd Mr. Howard Greenwood, Mitsubishi Rayon Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc. Mr. Takayasu Hara, Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance (U.S.A.) Inc. Poland Germany USA Japan Thailand Turkey Nigeria In a world which is changing at a dizzying pace how do you see yourself in the future? How would you like the Mitsubishi companies you work for to change? This section provides a forum for those who work in the companies to share their visions for ten years down the road and to push on in creating an even brighter future. Mr. Janaka Kariyawasam, As a member of Mitsubishi, I would like to increase presence in asset finance. row children g To see my ppy, ha y, th al to be he d e people an responsibl as a d he is bl ta cricket es t in Japan! major spor Mr. Lucas Oliveira, AGC Glass Brazil, Inc. Messages from the World To grow my career as a professional sales person. UAE Doing well by doing good and focused to make it the best Singapore Colombia Brazil Australia South Africa Ms. Tai Nakamura, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company An increase in the size of business portfolio in African market, more focus on investments in natural resources businesses and more JV’s/Equity. h e wit n lov d my i l l i t S b an see my jo ibutions contr ts. resul Ms. Brenda Ang, Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. 6 Ms. Claudia Bolaños, Mitsubishi Colombia Ltda From left: Ms. Melissa Few, Mr. Lawrence Williamson, Mr. Phillip McKinney, Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc. To become a sk illful person who could move MMTh forward to be one of the Best Emplo yers in automotive indus try. Flourishing as the World Class Quality Leader in our industry. My h o grow pes are t Fund with Mit o s it be Services ubishi UF c , J the l omes on as arge e of s adm inist t fund rator s glo bally people at MCL, Because of the job. I can enjoy my our er as a team is Working togeth . biggest strength Mr. Eluagu Innocent, Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha (Nig.) Ltd To highlight Africa and ensure the group benefits from its potential. I’d like to work outside Africa and expand my knowledge and guide business to Africa. Mr. Clint Carmichael, NYK Line, Durban Stay Hungry for dreaming Ms. Wilailuk Bongkochpreechapanich, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd Ms. Tseng Yu-Tien, Mr. Alan Kennedy, Mitsubishi UFJ Fund Services Mr. Kent Hiew, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Singapore Pte Ltd Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation Contributin g growth by fu to Polish Economic most presti lfilling our role as the gi in Poland. ous Japanese Bank Go confidently in the direction of you r dreams. Live the life you have imagined to the fullest. Mr. Tomasz Krawiec, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Polska) Spolka Akcyjna er geth o t r ose rk cl lleagues our o w rk To my co e ma with lly, as w ersary v a glob ear anni y 100 Ms. Jacky Orr, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Explore capacity better in the work. Update knowledge shift to the future. Mr. Masahiko Yamada, Mitsubishi Industrias Pesadas do Brazil Ltda. 7