The origin of Mitsubishi dates to 1870 when the founder, Yataro Iwasaki, started a shipping firm with three ageing steamships. Yataro’s brother, son and nephew expanded the business into various fields during their respective terms as president and set the foundation for the Mitsubishi companies.
1870’s
Founded by Yatarō Iwasaki in 1870, the Mitsubishi Group historically descended from the Mitsubishi Zaibatsu, a unified company that existed from 1870 to 1946. The company was disbanded during the occupation of Japan following World War II. The former constituents of the company continue to share the Mitsubishi brand and trademark. Although the group companies participate in limited business cooperation, most famously through monthly “Friday Conference” executive meetings, they are formally independent and are not under common control. The four main companies in the group are MUFG Bank (the largest bank in Japan), Mitsubishi Corporation (a general trading company), Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (both diversified manufacturing companies).
Logos over the years
Every 10 to 20 years, everything gets better, and technology improves. For people to understand where this all is coming from, and for the next generations to see what there was and what is now, we need to write history. It is impressive to celebrate a brand that is growing every year that goes back 100 years.
One example of the new generation’s charm is that 100 years back, a vehicle wheel looked like a bicycle, but now it’s totally different.
Back in the day, the radio was something you put on the fridge in your kitchen. Today, it’s a standard feature. There are so many things, but history has become some of our best memories. A great thing about history is that the more you learn from the past, the better prepared you are for the future.
Every day, our lives become more comfortable due to the people that make things easy.
If you are looking for a change, please feel free to visit our dealership Mitsubishi Menlyn for assistance on any Mitsubishi We would love to make you part of our future even if you still have the past. For further queries, please email leadmaster52@cmh.co.za and one of our sales executives will be in touch.
