Presentation Ceremony for Mitsubishi Electric FA Equipment Donated to Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh (updated 2026.10 .30)

On October 1, 2026, a PLC training system incorporating Mitsubishi Electric’s FX Series PLC, GOT human-machine interface, and inverter was donated to Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur (DUET), in Bangladesh. The equipment was provided as teaching material for professional education through cooperation with Progressive Engineering Corporation, a local Mitsubishi Electric distributor, and with the support of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s FA Systems Business Headquarters.
The equipment will be used for practical training in control engineering and electrical and electronic engineering. It is expected to help students acquire essential technical skills and contribute to the development of industrial human resources in Bangladesh.

More than 100 people attended the presentation ceremony, including the Vice-Chancellor and faculty members of DUET; representatives of the Dhaka Office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); representatives of Progressive Engineering Corporation; Masahiro Fujisawa, President & CEO of Setsuyo Astec Corporation; and Yusuke Imagawa, Branch manager of the Bangladesh Branch.

The PLC training system was donated to support the development of engineers who will contribute to Bangladesh’s industrial growth. As part of the ceremony, employees from Setsuyo Astec Corporation explained the equipment, provided technical guidance, and exchanged views with faculty members and students.

Located in Gazipur, adjacent to the capital city of Dhaka, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur (DUET), is one of Bangladesh’s leading institutions of education and research. The university is committed to advancing engineering education in Bangladesh and has produced many outstanding engineers and researchers. It also promotes high-quality, interdisciplinary, and impactful research aimed at improving people’s quality of life.

Setsuyo Astec Corporation hopes that this initiative will contribute to the continued industrial development of Bangladesh. The company will continue supporting local educational institutions and contributing to the development of engineering talent.

SETSUYO ASTEC CORPORATION

<Attendees>
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur (DUET)
・Ms. Ruma, Vice-Chancellor
・Prof. Mohammad Jakir Hossain, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
・Prof. Md. Anowar Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
・Prof. Anwarul Abedin, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Dhaka Office
・Mr. Sheikh Md. Shariful Alam, Senior Director
Progressive Engineering Corporation
・Mr. N. Amin, Managing Director
・Other representatives associated with Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology

<Official Name and Abbreviation>
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur/DUET

STC SoLa (Solution Lab) Official Opening(Oct 5th,2026updated)

Setsuyo Astec Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of STC SoLa (Solution Lab), a new technology and solutions center located on the fifth floor of our headquarters. The center officially opened on October 2.

STC SoLa has been established as a dedicated hub for showcasing and delivering practical systems and solutions based on the Mitsubishi Electric FA products and other technologies that we offer.

In recent years, the manufacturing industry has undergone significant changes, with customers facing increasingly diverse challenges, including the need to improve productivity, reduce labor requirements through automation, and accelerate digital transformation. At the same time, in global markets, there is growing demand not only for the supply of individual FA products, but also for higher-value-added solutions that address specific customer needs through system proposals, engineering, and technical support.

Setsuyo Astec has long provided Mitsubishi Electric FA products and other solutions to customers in overseas markets, particularly across Asia. STC SoLa represents a new foundation for further strengthening our technical capabilities and system proposal expertise, while leveraging the sales network and market experience we have developed over the years, thereby accelerating the expansion of our systems business.

The facility features a variety of dedicated areas designed to support these activities, including:

Exhibition areas

showcasing products and solutions

Training rooms

where hands-on technical and product training is provided using actual equipment

A studio

for online business meetings and technical communications with customers and partners in Japan and overseas

A laboratory

for PLC programming, system design and development, as well as the development, manufacturing, and evaluation of customized and easy-to-deploy packaged systems

The name “STC SoLa” is derived from “Solution Lab,” while “SoLa” also evokes the image of the sky, openness, and expanding possibilities reaching out to the world.

STC SoLa is designed to serve as an open and collaborative environment where customers, overseas sales companies, distributors, and business partners can see, learn, try, and create with our products and technologies. It will also provide a platform for communication and technical exchange, connecting Japan with partners and customers around the world.

As a new hub for technology and solutions, STC SoLa will enable Setsuyo Astec to further strengthen its system proposal capabilities centered on Mitsubishi Electric FA products, deepen collaboration with our business partners, and develop technical talent. Through these initiatives, we aim to contribute to solving challenges at customers’ manufacturing sites and to the advancement of industries both in Japan and around the world.
Setsuyo Astec Corporation will continue to combine its global network with its technical expertise to deliver innovative and high-value-added solutions that meet the evolving needs and expectations of customers worldwide.

Exhibit at TEMCA M&E EXPO THAILAND 2026(Sep 28th,2026updated)

United Trading & Import Co., Ltd. (UTIC), our Thailand distributor of power distribution and control equipment, exhibited at TEMCA M&E EXPO THAILAND 2026, a two-day event held at NICE Pattaya Convention & Exhibition Center, Thailand from August 21 to 22, 2026.

At this exhibition, UTIC showcased Mitsubishi Electric's high and low voltage circuit breakers, magnetic contactors, measuring instruments including watt-hour meters, FA equipment. Our staff from the Thai subsidiary supported product explanations for the FA equipment. Over the two-day event, we provided product explanations to approximately 400 customers, resulting in a very lively booth and attracting a large number of visitors.

Approximately 100 overseas electrical and equipment manufacturers and domestic component manufacturers showcased their products at TEMCA M&E EXPO THAILAND 2026, an exhibition predominantly focused on electrical machinery and related components. The event attracted a significant number of both domestic and international industry professionals.

Going forward we will continue to contribute to Thailand’s industrial development through our sales activities, beginning with Mitsubishi Electric’s FA and power distribution control equipment, as well as through collaborative sales activities with our partners.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the many people who visited the UTIC booth.

Notification of the Establishment of Setsuyo Astec Corporation Chennai Liaison Office (June 1st, 2026 updated)

Setsuyo Astec Corporation (President and CEO: Masahiro Fujisawa), a wholly owned overseas sales subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, will establish its liaison office in Chennai, India, southeastern India’s economic and industrial hub, and begin operations on June 1, 2026, as part of our efforts to strengthen our FA (Factory Automation) and other various industrial equipment and materials business in India, where continued economic growth is expected,

Mitsubishi Hoist Product Training Seminar Held for New Partner Company from the Philippines
（Feb 9th ,2026updated）

From January 22 to 23, 2026, staff from Performatek Philippines, OPC (Performatek), a new partner for the Mitsubishi hoists we handle, visited Japan and participated in a product training seminar at Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products Corporation. Having overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine market continues to demonstrate particularly strong resilience within Southeast Asia. Going forward, Performatek is expected to play a key role in expanding sales of Mitsubishi hoist products in the Philippines.

In addition to training on the new UG Series and U3 Series inverter hoists, Performatek staff also received instruction in the repair and maintenance skills required for after-sales service.

Looking ahead, we will continue to strengthen our sales activities and collaboration with local partners in the Philippine market, where demand is expected to remain strong. By further enhancing customer satisfaction, we aim to contribute to industrial development across Asia.

SETSUYO ASTEC CORPORATION