I have been wondering how long Mitsubishi Electric Automation could continue on its own. Even given a couple of recent acquisitions (Iconics and Nozomi, for example), it follows other international control companies who followed customers establishing manufacturing in the US but were unable to displace Rockwell Automation as the dominant automation supplier here.
- Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (MEAU) will transfer to Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. (MEUS) as MEUS’s Industrial Automation Division to strengthen customer support and enable future innovation and growth
- Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.’s (MEAA) production facility in Mason, Ohio, will be transitioned to MEUS to support innovative production and manufacturing for Mitsubishi Electric US and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.
Experience and perspective comprise the curses of having been around for a few decades. I have seen all this corporate speak about efficiencies and the like before. They just point to the need to bring disparate components of the corporation together that can no longer exist on their own. The acronyms get a bit complicated, but here is the news.
CYPRESS, CALIF. – February 5, 2026 – Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. (MEUS) today announced the structural reorganization of its United States-based businesses. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (MEAU), will transfer to MEUS operations and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (MEAA) will transfer certain operations and transition its Mason facility to MEUS. Thiswill collectively be known as Mason Division (MEUS MSN).
MEAU will transfer all operations to MEUS and be known as Industrial Automation Division (MEUS IAD), joining existing MEUS divisions Elevators & Escalators Division (MEUS EED), Semiconductor & Device Division (MEUS SDD), International Purchasing Division (MEUS IPD), Heating and Air Conditioning Division (MEUS HAD), Defense & Space Systems Department (MEUS DSS) and Americas Corporate Office (MEUS ACO) services.
Finally, MEUS, MEAA and MEAU shared services will integrate under MEUS ACO. This strategic move will streamline North American operations, enhance collaboration across the organization and make way for long term growth and innovation. The newly combined MEUS organization will be led by Mike Corbo, President & CEO MEUS and Chief Representative, Americas region.
Strategic goals of this reorganization include:
- Innovation and Growth – Moving MEAU into MEUS to better serve its markets and customers by integrating processes, leveraging its data, and focusing on innovative, holistic solutions that cross divisions. The organization will explore new business models that combine hardware, software, and service solutions to better serve evolving market demands.
- Talent and Culture – Unifying systems, policies and procedures will enhance corporate culture and cross-department integration, offering more opportunities for employees. A more unified brand will support recruitment and engagement.
- Increase Efficiency – Unifying shared services and governance will streamline process and improve efficiency.
“Bringing MEAU under the MEUS organization as the new MEUS IAD is an exciting step toward the future, supporting the overall Mitsubishi Electric goals and vision,” said Mike Corbo, MEUS President and CEO. “Our expanded capabilities will bring us closer to customers, partners and innovative product and service offerings,” he continued. The impact for customers will include more streamlined offerings, simplified access to a broader range of complementary solutions, and a consistently high-quality customer experience.
In alignment with this reorganization, MEAA’s facility in Mason, Ohio will be brought under MEUS ownership. It will continue to host production, repair, distribution and innovation activities in support of MEAA and MEUS divisions, with additional support and innovation from the combined business units. MEAU manufacturing, repair, and warehouse operations servicing the factory automation industry located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, will relocate to MEUS Mason. Additionally, certain MEAA roles will transition to MEUS to strengthen operations and innovation across businesses.
Location moves and restructuring will begin in February 2026.
