Site Map Home> Our Business> Challenge & Innovation Functions of Mitsui & Co. Challenge & Innovation Services & Products JAPANESE (Our Business) CHINESE (Our Business) Challenge & Innovation Introducing Mitsui's recent business activities. Iron ore: A proud past. A promising future Iron ore is key for industrialized societies. Mitsui & Co. has provided the world with a steady supply for almost 50 years and is continuing to invest in future expansion. In sectors Building an automotive steel products value chain Since the early 2000s, Mitsui has been developing a presence in the world’s fastest-growing auto markets. In sectors Mitsui & Co.’s business engineering capabilities —Strategic Alliance with Vale Mitsui & Co. is involved in the management of global resource development company Vale, and is leveraging its business engineering capabilities to collaborate with Vale in a wide variety of businesses and realize synergies across its product lines. Mitsui is continuing efforts to further strengthen this partnership by engaging in a variety of multilayered activities with Vale, spanning management, business and human resources, including joint businesses such as a phosphorus ore business in Peru, and general cargo business in Brazil. In sectors Harvesting Opportunities in Agriculture With a presence in the top four producing regions of the globe and expertise that stretches from farming to trading, Mitsui is helping to provide food for the world’s growing population. In sectors Making it happen —The gas value chain concept— Hand in hand with our partners, we are not just building a robust gas value chain, we are helping to build a more prosperous and connected world. In sectors India Mitsui is developing a diverse range of businesses throughout India. It has established a solid network of business partners such as the Mahindra Group, developing IT and financial businesses in addition to the automobile manufacturing business, and the Ruchi Group, a corporate group that deals in foods and steel as well as other businesses. In regions A new era of renewable energy in Japan Solar, wind and smart city systems are bringing together new technologies and radically changing how communities meet and manage their energy needs. Through our green energy programs we’re showing that, when it comes to renewable power, Mitsui & Co. is fully switched on. In sectors Medical and Healthcare Business In emerging economies mainly in Asia, Mitsui supports IHH Healthcare's hospital business growth strategy while simultaneously helping to improve the healthcare environment through endeavors in peripheral medical services. In sectors Mozambique With natural gas development as a starting point, our comprehensive strength enables us to contribute to Mozambique's economic growth In regions Mexico Mitsui has identified Mexico as a priority market. Mitsui aims to contribute to Mexico's economic development through the diversification and expansion of its business activities, including business activities focusing on Mexico's domestic markets. In regions Growing with Brazil through Mitsui's "Challenge and Innovation" Mitsui is also leveraging its global network to enable its Brazilian partners develop new businesses overseas. In regions Russia Mitsui & Co. has 10 branches and offices in Russia and the CIS countries and aims to use its integrated strengths to build a well-balanced range of activities in Russia. In regions Ahead of its time:Mitsui's prescient partnership with Baosteel Mitsui and Baosteel Group Corporation of China have developed strong trust through their longstanding comprehensive partnership. They plan to continue to pursue a broad range of business together for many years to come. In sectors Environmental Solutions in Recycling Metal recycling is high on the global environmental agenda, and Mitsui is pioneering new business models that include urban mining-the latest concept in metal resources management. In sectors Diving in — How Mitsui Entered the water business Identifying surging global demand, Mitsui made a bold leap into the water business, becoming a comprehensive water infrastructure services provider with global reach and strong growth potential. In sectors The future of cars: driving growth at Mitsui The automotive industry is changing, with environmental issues, social trends and economic conditions stimulating the development of new business models and technologies that herald a very different future. In sectors To Russia by rail Mitsui's development of an efficient overland distribution route to Russia and surrounding markets is providing Japanese manufacturers with fast, reliable access to one of the world's most important economic regions. In sectors A Leading Player in the Ammonia Business Mitsui's unique combination of ammonia production capabilities and advanced logistics strengths has established it as a leading player in the global ammonia business and the top ammonia supplier in Asia. In sectors Erdos EPM: Mitsui's major new investment in China Mitsui's approximately ¥19 billion investment in Erdos EPM signifies the latest development the company's long partnership with Erdos Cashmere Group and secures a stable source of ferrous alloys for Mitsui´s customers in the steel industry. In sectors Securing stable salt supply With surging demand in China for salt for use in the chlor-alkali industry placing greater pressure on salt supply, Mitsui and Co. took two decisive steps forward, making Shark Bay Salt Joint Venture a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005 and acquiring Onslow Salt Pty Ltd. in 2006. In sectors Rising to the Rail Challenge From small beginnings in 1996, Mitsui's railway transportation leasing business has grown to encompass more than 200 locomotives and 13,000 freight wagons, operating in the United States, Europe and Brazil. In sectors Terms and Conditions Recommended PC Environment Privacy Policy Information Security Policy Contact Us RSS Feeds COPYRIGHT © 1996-2014 MITSUI & CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.