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Milestones

Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc., established in 1979 as a subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, markets an extensive line of commercial, industrial and consumer electronics products including air conditioning and heating systems; energy recovery and fresh air ventilators; solar/photovoltaic products; high-speed hand dryers; digital signage displays; digital imaging printers; display wall systems; and large-scale Diamond Vision displays for indoor and outdoor applications.

With 80 years of experience providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and construction. No matter what you do, or where you live, work or play, chances are a Mitsubishi Electric product touches your life.

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 Air Canada Centre. 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.