Mitsubishi Power Systems and Governor Rick Scott Discuss How to Attract Business Investment to Strengthen Florida's Economy

LAKE MARY, Fla., May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (MPSA) executives today joined Florida Governor Rick Scott in a round table discussion that focused on how the Sunshine State can become more competitive in attracting additional manufacturing jobs and corporate investment.

MPSA President and CEO Koji Hasegawa stated, "On behalf of MPSA I am pleased that the Governor has identified Mitsubishi Power Systems as an economic anchor here in Florida, one whose contributions need to be replicated by attracting other businesses to the state.  It is also clear that his Administration is committed to creating new jobs and attracting new investment and that private industry has the means to provide a pathway for that agenda."

Governor Rick Scott said, "Florida's manufacturing industry is a huge engine for job growth.  By reducing and eventually phasing out the business tax, reducing the size and scope of government and creating an environment for businesses to thrive, companies like Mitsubishi will continue to expand and grow jobs in this important industry."

MPSA employs over 750 people at its headquarters in Lake Mary, FL and Power Generation Services facility (PGS) in Orlando, FL.  PGS is a 225,000 square foot facility that manufactures parts for Mitsubishi's innovative gas and steam turbines and provides a wide range of gas and steam turbine repair services to power generating facilities throughout the Americas.  In 2008, MPSA was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida.  MPSA received Enterprise Florida Inc.'s "project of the year" award in 2002 for new investment in Florida when it decided to build PGS in Orlando.  

"The Governor is on the hunt for new jobs and expanded investment in Florida and we want to offer him our insight to help him achieve those goals.  A strong economy works for everyone," concluded Mr. Hasegawa.

For additional information about MPSA including products, services, and career information, please visit www.mpshq.com

About Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc.

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc. was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida with key operations in Orlando, FL, Savannah, GA, Newport Beach, CA, Fort Smith, AR, and Houston, TX. MPSA provides a wide variety of products and services for the electric power generation industry including gas, steam, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric turbines, boilers, selective catalytic reduction systems and solar energy.   MPSA's ultimate parent is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), a diversified Fortune "Global 150" company with more than $30 billion in annual revenues and 40,000 employees worldwide.  MHI is an international leader in the design and supply of energy, aerospace, machinery, transportation, and environmental systems and equipment.

SOURCE Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc.