NEWS

2023

• 2023-11-08 MHIAA adds employer of choice to its many accolades in 2023
• 2023-10-25 Establishment of a Social Corporation Program for Smart Building Systems
  by the University of Tokyo and NinePrivate Business Entities
• 2023-10-19 MHIAA Recognised as Company of the Year 2023 by APAC Business Headlines
• 2023-10-16 MHI Group Launches Joint Demonstration Testing of CO₂ Liquefaction for
  CO₂ Handling to Expand CCUS Application
• 2023-09-28 MHI Thermal Systems Scores Highly Again with Air-Conditioners for Australia and New Zealand Markets
  -- Based on Surveys of Leading Review Sites and Consumer Advocacy Groups --
• 2023-09-13 MHI Thermal Systems Launches New “TEJ35GAM” Electric-Driven Transport Refrigeration Units
  -- Joining Earlier TE20/30 Series and TEJ35AM Lineups --
• 2023-07-28 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems Awarded Aichi Labor Bureau Director General’s Award for Excellence by Aichi Labor Bureau (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
• 2023-07-05 MHIAE Earns “2023 Company of the Year” Award to be Identified as the Best in Class in the European Commercial Heat Pumps Industry
• 2023-06-30 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems receives the 61st SHASE Award for Distinguished Technologies (Academic paper category) from The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan (SHASE) '
• 2023-05-25 MHI Thermal Systems to Release Fully Revamped 3HP Model in “HyperInverter” Series of Packaged Air-Conditioners for Domestic Market
  -- New Unit Achieves Significant Improvements in Installation Flexibility and Weight Reduction for Commercial and Office Applications --
• 2023-04-18 MHI-AC&R Receives Excellence Award of JARAC’s 40th Excellent Energy Saving Equipment Awards
  -- Award Presented for Energy Saving Reaped by Existing DBS Refrigeration Unit Through Use of Brine Inverter Centrifugal Chiller --

2022

• 2023-03-30 MHI Thermal Systems Develops Electric-Driven Transport Refrigeration Units with Heat-Pump Heating System for Domestic EV Trucks
  -- Units Can Operate on Vehicle’s Power Supply Alone, with High-Efficiency Operation Reducing Carbon Emissions and Saving Energy --
• 2023-03-23 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 22 Models of Residential-use Room Air Conditioners for the Japanese Market in 2023 (Domestic sales only)
• 2023-01-10 MHI Thermal Systems Adds ZTL Series to Its Lineup of Household Room Air Conditioners for Overseas Markets
  -- Mass Production of Small Capacity Models for the European and Turkish Markets Begins --
• 2022-12-07 BRONTE® TAKES THE WIN IN THE 2023 PRODUCTREVIEW AWARDS
• 2022-10-04 MHI Group Delivers Two Large-Capacity Centrifugal Chillers for Singapore’s Marina Bay District Cooling System
• 2022-09-14 BEST BRAND OF AIR CONDITIONERS FIFTH YEAR RUNNING
• 2022-08-18 MHI Thermal Systems Receives “Best Rated Brand” in Split System Air Conditioner Category from Australia’s Product Review Site
  -- Accolade Won for Second Straight Year, Citing Outstanding Heating/Cooling Performance and Quiet Operation --
• 2022-06-23 MHI Thermal Systems’ Plug-in Hybrid Transport Refrigeration Units Receive Technology Award from Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
  -- Highly Regarded for its Contribution to Improving the Quality of Delivery Vehicles --
• 2022-06-09 Residential Air Conditioners Now to Include Wireless LAN Connectivity Feature for the European Market
  -- MHI Thermal Systems Begins Mass Production of ZSX and ZS series for the European Market in June --
• 2022-06-03 MHI Thermal Systems Receives Two 2022 “Demand Side Management Awards”
  for Contributions to Power Load Leveling, Energy Savings and Environmental Protection
• 2022-04-14 MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa for Nationwide TV Broadcasting
• 2022-04-05 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch New Series of Large-Capacity Centrifugal Chillers Adopting Low-GWP Refrigerant
  -- Constant-Speed JHT-Y and Inverter-Equipped JHT-YI Will Reach Market in June --
• 2022-02-28 (Domestic sales only)
  MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 23 Models of Residential-use Room Air Conditioners for the Japanese Market in 2022
  -- Four Series to Accommodate Diverse Lifestyles --

2021

• 2021-12-22 MHI Thermal Systems Receives “The Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman’s Award” at the 2021 Energy Conservation Grand Prize
  -- Recognition of Energy Savings from a Factory Heating and Cooling System Using an Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage System --
• 2021-12-15 MHI Thermal Systems Receives Two “ProductReview Awards” for its Split System Air Conditioners, for Second Consecutive Year
  -- Awards Presented by Australia’s Foremost Consumer Review Platform --
• 2021-11-25 (Domestic sales only)
  MHI Thermal Systems Receives “2021 Minister of the Environment Award for Climate Action” for “Q-ton Circulation” Air-to-Water Heat Pump
  -- Recognized for Significant Contribution to Mitigating Climate Change --
• 2021-09-10 MHI Thermal Systems’ Air Conditioners for the Australian Market Receive Highest Ratings Once Again
  -- Top Awards from CHOICE^® and Canstar Blue Consumer Advocacy Groups --
• 2021-09-03 MHI Rated Top Brand of Heat Pumps by Leading New Zealand Consumer Organization
  -- First Time for MHI Thermal Systems, Based on Market Survey in the Heat Pumps / Air Conditioners Category --
• 2021-07-02 MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Models of Central Control Consoles for Building Air Conditioners in July
  -- Integrated Control of Air Conditioners and Commercial-use Water Heaters Aims to Further Expand Sales Channels, Mainly in Europe --
• 2021-06-25 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch Newly Developed Small-Capacity Multiple- Air-Conditioner in Australia, New Zealand and Asia
  -- Aimed to Enhance Air-Conditioner Sales in Overseas Markets --
• 2021-05-13 MHI Thermal Systems fully revises a lineup of inverter multi-split air conditioners for buildings in its EU markets
  -- Products scheduled for a successive worldwide launch --
• 2021-05-12 MHI Thermal Systems Confirms Effectiveness of Air Purification Filtering Technology for Removal and Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2
• 2021-04-28 MHI Thermal Systems Receives Certification as Most Outstanding Brand in Hong Kong’s Residential-use Air Conditioner Market
  -- Recognition Won in Survey by Local Statutory Body Tasked with Protecting Consumer Interests --
• 2021-04-27 MHIAA RATED BEST SPLIT SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER BRAND IN 2021 FINDER AWARDS
• 2021-04-26 Effect of cool airflow on comfort more than just a feeling
  -- Research conducted in partnership between MHI Thermal Systems and Kyushu University --
• 2021-03-19 （Domestic sales only）MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 23 Models of Residential-use Room Air Conditioners for the Japanese Market in 2021
  -- Four Series to Accommodate Diverse Lifestyles --
• 2021-02-10 MHI Thermal Systems experiments demonstrate the potential to remove and inactivate the novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) through Proprietary Air Purification technology
  -- Research Conducted in Partnership with Satoshi Omura Memorial Institute of Kitasato University --
• 2021-01-07 MHI Thermal Systems Receives 2020 “Agency for Natural Resources and
  Energy Commissioner’s Award” for MSV2 Series of High-efficiency,
  Air-cooled Heat Pump Chillers

2020

• 2020-12-17 MHI Thermal Systems Launches "Beaver Mask" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Room Air conditioner
  -- Facemasks made with the same allergen clear filter used in room air conditioners --
• 2020-12-01 MHI -AC&R to Add 80HP Model to Lineup of “C-puzzle” Refrigeration Condensing Units that Use Natural Refrigerant (CO2)
  -- Launch in Domestic Market from Summer 2021, in Response to Needs for Larger-Capacity Systems --
• 2020-11-27 MHI Thermal Systems develops air conditioners using R32 refrigerant for the European market
  -- The newly developed product lineup will include six models of single fan, multiple room outdoor units for buildings --
• 2020-10-22 MHI Thermal Systems Opens New Development and Testing Facility for Commercial-Use Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems
  -- Expanded Capacity at the Biwajima Works Provides a Structure to Develop Products that Meet the Specific Needs of Countries around the World --
• 2020-10-12 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES NAMED BY CHOICE® AS BEST AIR CONDITIONER BRAND FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
• 2020-09-14 MHI Thermal Systems’ Air Conditioners for the Australian and New Zealand Markets Receive Canstar Blue Award for Second Straight Year
  -- Rated No. 1 in Overall Customer Satisfaction --
• 2020-06-17 MHI Thermal Systems Air Conditioners Confirmed to Reduce Airborne Viruses
  -- Verification Testing of 2020 Model (SY/SYK Series) for the Japanese Market --
• 2020-06-10 MHI Thermal Systems Ramping Up Marketing of Air Conditioners in Taiwan
  -- Launching new products for both Residential and Commercial use, adapting to specific local market requirements --
• 2020-04-090 MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of “Comforting the World with Heat,” Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa
  -- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years --
• 2020-03-19 MHI Thermal Systems to Ramp Up Marketing of Air Conditioners in Vietnam
  -- New Inverter Models Set for Launch Starting in March --
• 2020-03-05 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 23 Models of Residential-use Room Air Conditioners for the Japanese Market in 2020
  -- All models feature filter holders made from synthetic resin containing recycled tea leaves --
• 2020-01-29 MHI Thermal Systems’ Plug-in Hybrid Transport Refrigeration Units Win 2019 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner’s Award
  -- ECCJ Awards’ Product & Business Model Category --

2019

• 2019-12-25 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch “MSV2” Lineup of Air-cooled Heat Pump Chillers, Including New 70HP Model
  -- Among Industry’s Highest Efficiency Ratings, Adoption of R32 Refrigerant --
• 2019-12-16 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd.
  MHIAA NAMED BY CHOICE^® AS BEST AIR-CONDITIONER BRAND FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
• 2019-12-11 MHI Thermal Systems to Add 40HP Model to Lineup of “C-puzzle” Refrigeration Condensing Units that Use Natural Refrigerant (CO2)
  -- Larger Capacity to Drive Expanding Demand --
• 2019-12-03 MHI Thermal Systems Wins 22nd "Environment Minister's Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity" for its High-efficiency Next-generation ETI-Z Series Centrifugal Chillers
  -- Demonstration of Leadership in Environmental Protection and Energy Saving through Adoption of Low-GWP Refrigerant --
• 2019-10-09 MHI Thermal Systems Concludes Agreement to Establish Automotive Air-conditioning Manufacturing Facility in Changshu, China
  -- Expansion in China in Anticipation of a Rapidly Growing Market --
• 2019-09-09 MHI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Announces 2019 Models of "roomist" Humidifier Lineup
  -- 5 Fan-powered Steam Units and 3 Hybrid Evaporative Warm-mist Systems --
• 2019-09-05 MHI Thermal Systems Establishes JV to Provide Technical Consulting Services to Energy Conservation Investment Projects in China
  -- Partnership with State Grid Energy Conservation Service --
• 2019-05-30 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch Four Room Air-Conditioner Models for Cold Regions
  -- Models Meet Standards for Heating Air Conditioners from Hokkaido Electric Power and Tohoku Electric Power --
• 2019-05-27 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch New Lineup of Commercial and Office Air-Conditioner Models for Cold Regions
  -- Dangan Hyper Inverter Series to Be Released Successively from June --
• 2019-04-18 MHI Thermal Systems Develops Demonstration Unit of the World's First Small-Capacity Residential Air-Conditioner Adopting the Low-GWP R454C Refrigerant
  -- Significant Environmental Advance over Current R410A and R32 --
• 2019-02-20 MHI Thermal Systems Establishes Centrifugal Chiller, Air-conditioner and Heat Pump Water Heater Construction and Engineering Company in China
  -- Operations Launched at JV with Local Firm --
• 2019-01-31 Agreement Concluded to form Joint Venture with Major Local Partner Firm in Turkey
  -- MHI Thermal Systems to Strengthen Sales Network for Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Business in Turkey --

2018

• 2018-09-26 MHI Thermal Systems Commercializes All-electric Reefers for Hino Motors' "Profia COOL Hybrid" Electric Refrigerated Trucks
  -- New Offerings Achieve Faster Pre-cooling and Long Operation Even When the Vehicle Engine is Off --
• 2018-08-23 MHI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration to Launch 2018 "roomist" Humidifier Lineup into Domestic Market, Again with Models Available Exclusively through amazon.co.jp
  -- 5 Fan-powered Steam Units, 3 Hybrid Evaporative Warm-mist Systems, 4 Limited-edition E-commerce Models --
• 2018-07-11 MHI Thermal Systems to Establish European Sales and Servicing Company in Germany for Truck/Trailer Reefers
  -- Agreement Concluded on Forming Joint Venture with German Partner --
• 2018-07-02 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch New Models of Packaged Air-Conditioner Indoor Units Starting in September
  -- FDTC Series of Commercial-Use Multi Air-Conditioners and FDF Series of Air-Conditioners for Shops and Offices --
• 2018-05-24 MHI Thermal Systems Receives Certification for Automotive SPICE Ver. 3
  -- Electric Compressor for Automotive Air Conditioners Compliant with Standard for In-Vehicle Software Development --
• 2018-04-20 Commercial-use Air Conditioner Production and Sales Company in Qingdao, China, Relocated
  -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-Haier (Qingdao) Air-Conditioners Co., Ltd., Joint Venture with Haier --
• 2018-03-13 MHI Thermal Systems Concludes Agreement with Beijer Ref to Collaborate in Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Business in UK and Ireland
• 2018-02-27 MHI Thermal Systems and Chubu Electric Power Jointly Develop "Q-ton Circulation" Heat Pump, Launching Set for August
  -- Adoption of R454C low-GWP refrigerant, a first in Japan, contributes significantly to curbing global warming --
• 2018-02-26 MHI Thermal Systems Expands Packaged Air-Conditioner Lineup with 3 Compact Outdoor Unit Models and 5 Indoor Types Featuring Motion Sensors
  -- Improvements in Size, Weight, Installation Ease, Energy Efficiency, and Comfort --
• 2018-02-08 Third Factory and Electrical Components Plant Completed at Thai Joint Venture MACO
  -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems Expands Production to Strengthen Global Business Development for A/C Units --

2017

• 2017-12-19 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems to Establish Joint Research Course together with Gifu University
• 2017-12-15 MHI Thermal Systems Adds Large-capacity 20HP "HCCV2001M" Model to Lineup of Commercial Refrigeration Condensing Units That Use Natural Refrigerant
• 2017-11-21 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch "M-ACCESS,"
  Remote Monitoring Service for Air-Conditioning Equipment
• 2017-10-23 MHI to Integrate AC&R and Automotive Air-Conditioning Businesses Effective January 1, 2018
  -- Move To Boost Scale and Efficiency through Consolidation of Technologies and Resources --
• 2017-09-04 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Relocates Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems Operations to Kobe
  -- New Site Offers Advanced Technology and Production Resources --
• 2017-02-21 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 17 Room Air-Conditioner Models in Three New Series -- All Models Deliver Outstanding Performance and Provide Optimal Ambient Comfort to Match Lifestyle Needs --
• 2017-02-16 MHI Thermal Systems Develops "GART-ZE/ZEI" Series as Next-Generation Large-Capacity Centrifugal Chillers Adopting Low-GWP Refrigerant -- Achieving First Full Range of Refrigeration Capacities in Japan --
• 2017-02-15 MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 274 Models in "EXCEEDHYPER" and "HyperInverter" Series of Packaged Air-Conditioners in May -- Expanding Lineups of Models Adopting R32 Refrigerant and Units Accommodating "AirFlex" Panels --
• 2017-02-01 MHI Thermal Systems awarded the 2016 Director-General's Prize for its "GART / GART-I Series" Centrifugal Chillers --Receives Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation from Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy --
• 2017-01-25 MHI to Expand A/C Production Structure at Thai Joint Venture MACO
  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems to build third factory for parts manufacturing, and electrical components factory

2016

• 2016-12-05 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems Develops "HCCV1001" Commercial Refrigeration Condensing Unit Employing a Natural Refrigerant (CO2) -- Advanced Technologies Simultaneously Achieve Environmental Benefits and Outstanding Operating Efficiency -- (Link to MHI website)
• 2016-10-03 New series of High-Efficiency Package Air Conditioners Wins 2016 Good Design Award -- Features Industry-First AirFlex Draft Reduction Mechanism -- (Link to MHI website)
• 2016-10-03 New Company "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd." -- Focus on Expansion of Air conditioning & Refrigeration Business -- (Link to MHI website)
• 2016-06-08 Update on Conclusion of Absorption-type Company Split Agreement on Transfer of Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Business to Wholly Owned Subsidiary (Link to MHI website)