Mitsubishi Electric in Canada

Milestones

1979

  • Mitsubishi Electric establishes Canadian operations under the name Melco Sales Canada Inc.

1983

  • Company name changed to Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.

1987

  • Mitsubishi Electric introduces Mr. Slim ductless air conditioner and heat pump technology to Canada.

1991

  • Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. moves into new head office at 4299 14th Avenue in Markham, Ontario

1997

  • Mitsubishi Electric first introduces display wall cubes using DLP™ technology.

1998

  • Lossnay Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) technology is introduced to Canada.

2001

  • Mitsubishi Electric introduces Variable Referigeration Flow (VRF) technology to North America and first system is installed in Canada.

2002

  • Mitsubishi Electric and Hitachi establish joint venture in semiconductor industry under the name Renesas Technology Sales.

2004

  • Our industry leading Display Wall Systems are introduced to the Canadian market.
  • The first Jet Towel High Speed Hand Dryer is sold in Canada.

2008

  • Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment installs new cutting edge high definition 17 screen 1080p HD Diamond Vision video scoreboard made by Mitsubishi Electric.

2009

  • Mitsubishi Electric introduces the new Zuba-Central whole home ducted heating and cooling technology specifically designed for the Canadian market.
  • New branch office opened in Burnaby, British Columbia.
  • Mitsubishi Electric celebrates its 30th anniversary in Canada.

2010

  • The first high definition outdoor SMD display is installed above the outside entrance of the Scotiabank Arena (formerly the Air Canada Centre) in Toronto. The massive 30' x 50' high definition display, made by Mitsubishi Electric, is the key attraction in Maple Leaf Square.

2013

  • The first VRF system operating with Canadian voltage of 575V is introduced by Mitsubishi Electric.