Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems UK

What Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems UK does

Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems UK operates the UK automation business of Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, TOKYO: 6503), headquartered at Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The company sells and supports a comprehensive factory automation portfolio including MELSEC programmable logic controllers (iQ-R, iQ-F, Q-series), MELSERVO AC servo systems, FREQROL variable frequency drives, MELFA industrial robots, ASSISTA collaborative robots, GOT HMIs, MELSEC-based CNCs, MELIPC edge computers, and low-voltage power distribution products. Its software stack centers on the e-F@ctory IoT-based smart manufacturing platform, supported by MELSOFT tools including the Gemini 3D simulator, VIXIO AI-powered visual inspection, SCADA MAPS, GX Works programming, and EcoAdviser energy optimization.

The company serves a broad set of UK verticals, with primary focus on automotive manufacturing, material handling and packaging, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, data centers, and food and beverage; secondary focus includes life sciences, power, water and wastewater, machine building, electronics, oil and gas, and aggregates/mining. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales through Hatfield and Croydon offices, an Approved Solutions Partner network, a Drive Solutions Centre, technical training and certification, an e-commerce shop portal, and active participation in European industry exhibitions.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of automation products, one-time and project-based software licenses, professional services and maintenance contracts, and training programs. Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. UK Branch reported FY2025 turnover of £465.2 million and 830 employees as of 31 March 2025. Recent corporate actions include the 2021 acquisition of Smarter Grid Solutions (Glasgow), the 2023 acquisition of ICONICS UK Ltd. (West Midlands), and a series of ME Innovation Fund minority investments in robotics, industrial networking, motion planning, and space technology during 2024.

Name

Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems UK

Legal name

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. – UK Branch

Website

https://gb.mitsubishielectric.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems UK sells factory automation hardware and software (PLCs, robots, servo drives, HMIs, edge computers, e-F@ctory platform) to UK manufacturers across automotive, food and beverage, life sciences, data centers, battery production, and energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Factory Automation

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Factory automation systems
• Programmable logic controllers
• Industrial robotics solutions
• Motion control drives
• Smart manufacturing platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Hatfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Factory Automation Systems: Sale of industrial automation products including PLCs, robots, drives, HMIs, and CNCs to manufacturing customers. Product revenue from hardware sales with supporting software. Core business segment contributing to Mitsubishi Electric's overall ¥5.5 trillion revenue.
2. Automation Software & Solutions: Software solutions including MELSOFT programming software, SCADA systems (MAPS), 3D simulators, and visualization software sold alongside hardware or as standalone licenses.
3. Service & Maintenance: After-sales support including system health checks, obsolescence reporting, legacy migration, robot maintenance, power quality management, engineering hours, inventory management, and non-contracted service visits. Also includes service contracts for ongoing customer support.
4. Training & Education: Training services for customers on factory automation products, programming, and system integration.
5. Semiconductors & Devices: Power modules including SiC and IGBT modules, high-frequency devices, optical devices, and bare die for industrial and automotive applications. Supports the factory automation product ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems UK sells industrial factory automation hardware and software, including MELSEC programmable logic controllers, MELSERVO servo motors and amplifiers, FREQROL variable frequency drives, GOT human-machine interfaces, MELFA industrial robots, ASSISTA collaborative robots, CNC controllers, and the e-F@ctory IoT smart manufacturing platform. The company also provides MELSOFT engineering software (3D simulation, visual inspection, PLC programming), low-voltage power distribution products, electrical discharge machines, and contact image sensors to manufacturing customers across automotive, food & beverage, life sciences, data centers, power, water/wastewater, and other industrial sectors.

Product overview

Mitsubishi Electric's Automation Systems UK portfolio is built around a comprehensive factory automation (FA) ecosystem anchored by the MELSEC programmable controller platform as the central intelligence, integrated with MELSERVO servo systems, FREQROL variable frequency drives, GOT human-machine interfaces, and MELFA/ASSISTA industrial and collaborative robots. This core platform is extended through specialized solutions including e-F@ctory (IoT-based smart manufacturing platform), SCADA MAPS, MELIPC edge computers, MELSOFT engineering software (Gemini 3D Simulator, VIXIO visual inspection, GX Works programming), power distribution products, and EDM processing machines. The offering is complemented by Semiconductors & Devices (SiC/IGBT power modules, high-frequency devices, optical devices), Automotive Equipment (xEV powertrains, ADAS, mobility solutions, power steering), Living Environmental Systems (HVAC), and subsidiary solutions including Smarter Grid Solutions and Mitsubishi Electric Iconics digital building solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-F@ctory: Smart factory solution combining IoT-based big data utilization for manufacturing optimization
• MELSEC
• MELSOFT
• MELSERVO
• FREQROL
• MELFA
• GOT
• ASSISTA
• MELIPC

Products and services

• MELSEC Controllers

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon neutrality support through energy-efficient drives, servos, and power management solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• APAC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2026Mitsubishi Electric's wholly owned subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A. acquired all shares of APAC group. APAC has extensive experience designing, selling, installing and maintaining data center server room cooling systems. Acquisition strengthens Mitsubishi Electric's one-stop capabilities in Europe for data center cooling systems.
• COMPAC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2026Mitsubishi Electric's wholly owned subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A. acquired all shares of COMPAC group. COMPAC provides sales, installation and maintenance for applied HVAC systems in factories, offices and commercial facilities. Acquisition supports expansion into data center cooling systems market across Europe.
• KonecranescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Mitsubishi Electric transferred a portion of its shares in Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products Corporation (wholly owned subsidiary) to Konecranes. Following the transfer, Konecranes holds 70.0% and Mitsubishi Electric retains 30.0%. The company (hoist and geared motor business) will be renamed. Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products has built nearly 80 years of technological expertise and a strong track record in the Japanese market. The partnership aims to strengthen domestic competitiveness and expand overseas through Konecranes' advanced technologies and global business network.
• SKY Perfect JSAT CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, one of Asia's largest satellite communication operators, is collaborating with Mitsubishi Electric on technology development for full digital payloads for communication satellites. SKY Perfect JSAT will investigate and assess potential use cases for communication satellites in the 2030s and expected requirements for satellite functionality and performance, informing the design of full digital payloads.
• ICONICS UK Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired by Mitsubishi Electric in 2023. ICONICS provides building automation and intelligent building software solutions including SCADA, energy management, and facility monitoring software. Now operates as Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions UK Ltd.
• Smarter Grid SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquired by Mitsubishi Electric in 2021. Based in Glasgow, Smarter Grid Solutions specializes in smart grid solutions for energy management, providing software and services for utility automation and renewable energy integration.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson: PLC, SCADA and PACSystems automation portfolio (including the former GE Intelligent Platforms) competes with Mitsubishi Electric across discrete and process automation, with a broader industrial-software footprint.
• Honeywell: Larger diversified automation and process-control vendor whose PLC, SCADA and DCS offerings overlap with Mitsubishi Electric's PLC, HMI and SCADA MAPS products, especially in process and infrastructure verticals.

Direct peers

• Rockwell Automation: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs, Kinetix servo drives and FactoryTalk software directly overlap with Mitsubishi Electric's controller, motion and software offerings in discrete and hybrid manufacturing.
• Siemens: SIMATIC PLCs, SINAMICS drives, SIMOTION motion control and a factory-automation portfolio that competes head-to-head with Mitsubishi Electric's MELSEC, FREQROL and MELSERVO lines across virtually the same customer base.
• ABB: AC500 PLCs, ACS drives and OmniCore/IRB industrial robots compete with Mitsubishi Electric across drives, PLCs and robotics, with comparable vertical coverage in automotive, F&B and process industries.
• Schneider Electric: Modicon PLCs, Altivar drives and EcoStruxure platform compete directly with MELSEC, FREQROL and the e-F@ctory digital manufacturing offering for factory automation customers.
• Fanuc: One of the largest industrial robot and CNC manufacturers globally, directly competing with MELFA robots and Mitsubishi Electric CNC offerings in machine building and high-volume manufacturing.
• Bosch Rexroth: Drives, motion control and PLC-based automation (ctrlX) compete with Mitsubishi Electric's drive and controller portfolio in factory automation and machine-building applications.
• Omron: NX/NJ machine controllers, 1S servo systems and SCARA/articulated robots overlap with Mitsubishi Electric's MELSEC, MELSERVO and MELFA lines, particularly in electronics, F&B and machine-builder segments.
• Yaskawa Electric: Sigma-7 servos, MP controllers and Motoman industrial robots compete with MELSERVO, MELSEC and MELFA, with particular strength in motion control and robotics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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