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December 3, 2013, Edison, N.J.  –  Fuji Electric Corp. of America announced today that they have expanded their portfolio of low-voltage inverters with a new HVAC Drive that will be available for shipment next month.  The latest innovation from the global electronics manufacturer features a slim, space-saving design, real-time clock, embedded BACnet, and all other functions required to independently operate fans and pumps in air-conditioning equipment.

“The development of our HVAC Drive was based on a demand from our customers around the world for energy saving inverters with superior fan control,” said Sumio Akimatsu, Fuji Electric’s Vice President of Components for the Americas.  “As with all Fuji Electric products, quality was our primary focus, and FRENIC-HVAC was designed for both UL Type 1 and Type 12 installation environments.”

The product will be formally introduced to the company’s U.S. customers at the upcoming AHR Expo  in January at New York’s Jacob Javits Center, Booth #372.  FRENIC-HVAC features an input interface that includes temperature sensors and controllers and a 4PID control function that monitors the external environments particular to air-conditioning, complete with Fuji Electric’s industry-leading 3-year warranty.

“In 1976, Fuji Electric was the first in the industry to develop general-purpose Adjustable Frequency Drives, and we led the market in creating smaller, higher performance products,” added David Schrader, Fuji Electric’s Business Development Manager for AC Drives.  “We have remained steadfast in our commitment to engineering products that offer our customers a solution to their needs, and FRENIC-HVAC is proof of our continued emphasis on quality and innovation.”

About Fuji Electric Corp. of America
Fuji Electric Corp. of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., and has been responsible for sales and distribution of the company’s products since 1970.  Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. began developing power electronics equipment in 1923, and is a global leader in industrial products ranging from semiconductors, HMIs, power supply, and power generation equipment to AC drives and electric vehicle charging stations.  For more information please visit www.americas.fujielectric.com  or follow us on Twitter @FujiElectricFEA.

Media Contacts:

Doretta Caprarola
Fuji Electric Marketing Manager
(201) 490-3933
dcaprarola@fecoa.fujielectric.com

Fuji Electric’s AC Drives Department is actively seeking a Regional Sales Manager with the analytical skills, leadership qualities, and industry experience necessary to guide our expansion on the East Coast. Applicants should email HR@fecoa.fujielectric.com for more information.
 
 

Edison, NJ, Sept. 12, 2013 – Fuji Electric Corp. of America a global leader in power solutions announces the latest addition to the family of standard 12VDC front-end power supplies in a 1U form factor. “With the addition of FH3000ACPS at 3000watts we can now provide a total of six different power levels ranging form 300 watts to 3000 watts at the standard 12VDC output,” said Hiroyuki Shiina, manager of Fuji Electric's US Power Group. “Fuji Electric continues to expand it’s standard power supply offering for the datacenter and server providers who are powering distributive DC bus architectures and are demanding high efficiency, increased power density, and improved reliability in their product applications.”

Using the latest DSP technology and Fuji Electric's power semi conductors, it’s worldwide technical team has developed a higher level of operating efficiency, density, and control for systems that utilize a distributive power architecture. In addition to the FH3000ACPS, 240VAC input design the development team will also be releasing a 48VDC input version in the same chassis size, targeting telecom applications.

The FH3000ACPS is a 12V power supply that provides 3000 watts from 180-264VAC.  The power supply operates at an efficiency of 94% @ 50% load and carries an 80 Plus Platinum rating.  This design offers a power density of 10 watts/cu/in at 3000 watts in a chassis size of 1.73”(44mm) high by 8.27”(210mm) wide by 21.54”(547mm) deep.  Standard design features include, AC input over-voltage and under voltage protection, variable fans, DC output over voltage, over-current and short –circuit protection, remote sense, remote ON/OFF and over temperature protection.  All features and operating conditions have been DVT verified, resulting in a MTBF rating exceeding 500,000 hrs.

This power supply employs active power factor correction to minimize input harmonic current distortion to ensure compliance with the international EN61000-3-2 standard.  The FH3000ACPS is designed with an I2C serial bus and industry standard PSMI compliant for monitoring and control during operation and has safety certifications from UL/cUL, CB and CE.
  
About Fuji Electric Corp. of America
Fuji Electric Corp. of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., and has been responsible for sales and distribution of the company's products since 1970. Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. has been developing power electronics equipment since 1923, and is a global leader in industrial products ranging from semiconductors; standard and custom, AC/DC and DC/DC switching power supplies; power generation equipment; AC drives; and electric vehicle charging stations. For more information please visit www.americas.fujielectric.com or follow us on Twitter @FujiElectricFEA.
 

Media Contact:
Doretta Caprarola
Marketing Manager
201-490-3933
dcaprarola@fecoa.fujielectric.com
 

Edison, NJ, Sept.10, 2013 – Fuji Electric Corp. of America, a global leader in power solutions continues to expand it’s standard product line by introducing the FH2640U1, a high power state of the art, 12V, 2640 watt front-end in a 1U form factor. This design from Fuji Electric's worldwide technical team uses the latest DSP technology to provide a higher level of efficiency, density, and control for systems that use distributive power architecture in applications like data processing, network storage and datacom equipment.

The FH2640U1 is a 12V power supply that provides 2640 watts from 180-264VAC.  The power supply operates at an efficiency of 94% @ 50% load and carries an 80 Plus Platinum rating.  This design offers a power density of 26 watts/cu/in at 2640 watts in a chassis size of 1.61”(41mm) high by 3.94”(100mm) wide by 15.75”(400mm) deep.  Standard design features include, AC input over-voltage and under voltage protection, variable fans, DC output over voltage, over-current and short –circuit protection, remote sense, remote ON/OFF and over temperature protection.  All features and operating conditions have been DVT verified to resulting in a MTBF rating exceeding 500,000 hrs.

This power supply employs active power factor correction to minimize input harmonic current distortion to ensure compliance with the international EN61000-3-2 standard.  The FH2640U1 is designed with an I2C serial bus and industry standard PSMI compliant for monitoring and control during operation and has safety certifications from UL/cUL, CB and CE.
 
About Fuji Electric Corp. of America
Fuji Electric Corp. of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., and has been responsible for sales and distribution of the company's products since 1970. Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. has been developing power electronics equipment since 1923, and is a global leader in industrial products ranging from semiconductors; standard and custom, AC/DC and DC/DC switching power supplies; power generation equipment; AC drives; and electric vehicle charging stations. For more information please visit www.americas.fujielectric.com or follow us on Twitter @FujiElectricFEA.
 

Media Contact:
Doretta Caprarola
Marketing Manager
201-490-3933
dcaprarola@fecoa.fujielectric.com
 
 
 

Tokyo, September 2, 2013 — Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6504) announced today that it has established a branch office in the city of Yangon, Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
 
1. Objective
Myanmar is presently in process of developing large-scale special economic zones, and the construction of public infrastructure along with capital investment by foreign corporations, including Japanese companies, is expected to pick up in the future. Fuji Electric has been supplying various products including Electric Substation Equipment to Myanmar since the 1980s. As recently announced in its Medium-Term Management Plan, Fuji Electric intends to boost sales by capitalizing on demand for social and industrial infrastructure in Asia, which it has positioned as a key market. By establishing this branch office in Myanmar, Fuji Electric is aiming to expand its business while contributing to the country’s economic development going forward.
 
 
2. Main Business Activities
 

• Collect and distribution of information on market trends, infrastructure investment plans, and other matters
• Build relationships with Japanese companies such as trading companies and manufacturers in Myanmar, as well as subcontractors, construction companies, and local customers
• Local support of sales promotion for Fuji Electric and its Asian subsidiaries

 
 
 
3. Overview of the Branch Office
Office name:                            Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Myanmar Branch Office)
Address:                                          Room 403, Yuzana Hotel, 130 Shwe Gon Taing Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Representative:                                   Kenichi Okubo
Date of establishment:             July 26, 2013 (date of registration completed)
Commencement of operations:            September 1, 2013
 
 
 
Inquiries
Public Relations and Investor Relations Department
President's Office, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
Telephone: 81-3-5435-7206
 
 

Fuji Electric’s Announcement of Capital Investments to Tusco Trafo, the Thai Transformer Manufacturer, to Strengthen Commitment in T&D Business in Asia

Tokyo, July 25, 2013 – Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.(TSE:6504) (“FE”), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, led by President Michihiro Kitazawa, is pleased to announce that FE is going to make a capital investment to take majority share of Tusco Trafo group (“TUSCO”), headquartered in Samutprakarn, Thailand, through FE’s subsidiaries in Thailand, Fuji Electric Power Supply (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“FPT”) and Fuji Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“FET”) as of October 1st, 2013. The announcement is yet another sign of growth from the global electronics manufacturer, having previously announced a new corporate office in Sao Paulo, Brazil as part of its expansion efforts in Latin America.  Fuji Electric Corp. of America, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary responsible for sales, marketing, and distribution in the Americas, has been conducting business in Latin America since the 1990's, and has already experienced growth in the region due to their new office and sales staff.  The company expects to see the same results from their investment in Tusco Trafo, solidifying their focus on growth in the Asian market. 

1. Purpose
In Asia, investments in social and industrial infrastructure are growing, and foreign investments including those from Japan is accelerating. FE regards Asia a noteworthy area
and aims big sales increase by meeting various demands from such investment. FE also tries to establish consistent value chain in the area from planning thorough manufacturing
and to sales.

TUSCO is one of the most influential transformer manufacturers in Thailand, and has a good track record not only in Thailand, but also in South East Asia and Africa.

By taking majority stake of TUSCO, FE will make utmost use of the resources and expand power Transmission & Distribution business in Asia.

・Expanding FE’s product line up
FE will make the best use of the TUSCO’s latest facilities and, through FE’s licensing, expand FE’s line up of transformers as its own brand for social and industrial business
fields with more competitiveness in price.

・Expanding sales and service network
FE will expand sales and meet customers’ demands for systems replacements by utilizing TUSCO’s sales and service network.

2. Description of Investee Company
(1)Company name                          ：  Tusco Trafo Co., Ltd.
(2)Year of establishment                ：  1996
(3)Location                                      ：  Samutprakarn, Thailand
(4)Representative                           ：  Managing Director, Visit Cochasit
(5)Amount of sales                         ：  THB 1,174,000,000 (approx. 4 billion yen at 3.4 JPY/THB) (FY2012)
(6)Number of employees                ：  251
(7)Description of business             ：  Manufacture, sales and maintenance service of transformers, switchboards and control panels
(8)Subsidiaries                               ：  Thai Union Switchboard Co., Ltd.
                                                             Tusco Copper Corporation Co., Ltd. Thai Corrugate Co., Ltd.
                                                             Tusco Energy Co., Ltd.

3. Overview of Capital Participation
(1) New company name                        ：  Fuji Tusco Co., Ltd.  (To be changed after capital participation)
(2) Date of capitalParticipation(plan)     ：  October 1, 2013
(3) Capitalization                                   ：  THB 866,000,000  (approx. 2.94 billion yen at 3.4 JPY/THB) (After capital participation)
(4) Representative                                ：  Managing Director, Visit Cochasit (the Founder)
(5) Shareholders                                   ：  FE group total 67.7%(FPT 49.0％  FET 18.7％) Tusco Holding Co., Ltd 32.3％

Description of FE & its subsidiaries
Fuji Electric Power Supply (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(FPT)
(1)Company name                          ：  Fuji Electric Power Supply (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
(2)Year of establishment                 ：  1988
(3)Location                                      ：  Pathumthani, Thailand
(4)Description of business              ：  Manufacturing  and sales of small- to medium-size UPS and internal power supplies (New factory for power electronics products under
                                                             construction in neighboring area)
(5)Shareholders                              ： FE 100%

Fuji Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(FET)
(1)Company name                          ：  Fuji Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
(2)Year of establishment                 ：  1995
(3)Location                                      ：  Bangkok, Thailand
(4)Description of business              ：  Sales and engineering of electric substation equipment, control panels, and other electric equipment
(5)Shareholders                              ： FE & its subsidiaries 100%
 

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Media Contact:

Doretta Caprarola
Fuji Electric Marketing Manager
(201) 490-3933
dcaprarola@fecoa.fujielectric.com

Edison, N.J., July 11, 2013 – Fuji Electric Corp. of America announced today that they have developed a new line of cost-effective HMI displays for the worldwide market.  The TECHNOSHOT Series began shipping in June, and features an enhanced CPU for faster response times along with the industry’s thinnest structure, measuring only 36mm thick.

“Fuji Electric’s efficient manufacturing processes and advanced engineering capabilities enabled us to develop an economical HMI product for the global market,” said Sumio Akimatsu, Fuji Electric’s Vice President of Component Products.  “The TECHNOSHOT Series is an important addition to our product line-up, as it offers our customers a strong value for a variety of applications.”

The CE-Certified TECHNOSHOT Series is available in a 7” and 10” screen size, and features an eco-friendly LED backlight with a sleek, slim structure.  All models come standard with two USB interfaces, allowing better connectivity to peripheral devices.  Customers will enjoy the convenience of TECHNOSHOT’s simple installation, as well as its remote monitoring and maintenance capabilities due to the on-board Ethernet port.  With a WVGA wide-view screen, the viewing area of the HMI is more than doubled, making it an ideal choice for the Packaging Industry.

“We recognized the need for a cost-effective HMI that offers many of the same features and benefits our customers have come to expect,” added Akimatsu.  “Fuji Electric has been providing complete solutions for nearly a century, and part of that commitment means adapting to our customer’s evolving needs and expanding our product offering accordingly.  The development of the TECHNOSHOT Series demonstrates that commitment, as it strikes an optimal balance between price and performance.”

About Fuji Electric Corp. of America
Fuji Electric Corp. of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., and has been responsible for sales and distribution of the company’s products since 1970.  Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. began developing power electronics equipment in 1923, and is a global leader in industrial products ranging from semiconductors, HMIs, power supply, and power generation equipment to AC drives and electric vehicle charging stations.  For more information please visit www.americas.fujielectric.com  or follow us on Twitter @FujiElectricFEA.

Media Contacts:

Doretta Caprarola
Fuji Electric Marketing Manager
(201) 490-3933
dcaprarola@fecoa.fujielectric.com

Fuji Electric Brazil – Sales Contacts:
James Hirose
JHirose@fecoa.fujielectric.com
11-2283-5991

Gilberto Cordeiro
GCordeiro@fecoa.fujielectric.com
11–2283-5991

Tokyo, June 03, 2013 – Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (TSE:6504) announced that it is establishing new Asian business offices in Vietnam and Cambodia and will strengthen the Company’s sales and marketing activities in Asia by stepping up the functions of its sales companies.

1. Objective

Future market growth is anticipated in Asia through infrastructure investment and development, and as foreign companies continue to expand their operations in the region, Fuji Electric has positioned it as a focus market.

The Company will target corporate capital expenditure and demand for the upgrading of existing facilities and equipment as it aims to expand sales, primarily in the business areas of industrial infrastructure and power electronics.

2. Establishment of New Business Offices
Fuji Electric has already established sales companies in Singapore, Thailand, India, and Indonesia, and, with the aim of strengthening sales and marketing activities in Asia, the Company is now setting up a new sales subsidiary in Vietnam, where further expansion by foreign companies, including Japanese enterprises, is expected. Fuji Electric will also establish a representative office in Cambodia, where future growth is anticipated.
In addition, the Company plans to establish a representative office in Myanmar this fiscal year.

(1) Fuji Electric Vietnam Co., Ltd.
(Main business activities）
– Sales and engineering of power distribution equipment, measuring instruments, UPS, inverters, servos, etc.
– Sales of inverters for commercial and office building elevators as well as factory air-conditioning systems
– Sales support for a range of plant systems in the power generation and social infrastructure sectors

(2) Cambodia Representative Office
(Main business activities)
– Collection and distribution of information on market trends, investment plans, status of competitors, etc.
– Building relationships with Japanese trading companies, subcontractors, construction companies, Japanese companies expanding into Cambodia, and local customers
– Local support of projects for Cambodian customers handled by Fuji Electric and its local subsidiaries in Asia

3. Strengthening the Functions of Asian Sales Companies
Fuji Electric will strengthen sales, marketing, and services in a close relationship with customers.
– Develop into comprehensive sales and marketing companies by expanding the range of products to better serve the needs of customers
– Promote sales of components (including invertors, motors, and servos) by expanding sales distributor network.
– Strengthen engineering services for factories and buildings (power receiving and distribution equipment, medium-voltage inverters, and medium- and large-capacity UPS).
– Strengthen after-sales service for electric power plants (thermal power and geothermal power, and others)
Fuji Electric will seek to promote the development and launch of products that meet market needs, strengthen its capacity to improve the lead-time of products meeting customers\’ requirements, and enhance its service and repair business structure, along with establishing a new factory in Thailand, scheduled to commence operation in October 2013.

Sales Companies in Asia and China
Fuji Electric Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), Fuji Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Fuji Electric India Pvt. Ltd., PT Fuji Electric Indonesia, Fuji Electric Vietnam Co., Ltd., Fuji Electric Taiwan Co., Ltd., Fuji Electric Korea Co., Ltd. Fuji Electric (China) Co., Ltd, Fuji Electric (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

Sales and Engineering Network in Asia, China and the Middle East
(37 offices planned in fiscal 2013)

Edison, NJ, June 6, 2013 – Fuji Electric Corp. of America, a global leader in power solutions, has added two new 48VDC input, DC-DC converters to its standard Pol offering: the FH0095DI, 95 watt and FH0130DI, 130 watt models. Both models, FH0095DI at 1.35VDC and FH0130DI at 2.5VDC output can be adjusted by using the VID programming (5bit) signal remotely or + (-) 15% using the TRIM terminal.

Created by Fuji Electric's worldwide design team, the manufacturer's latest innovations come with optimized component placement, advanced design topologies, and other standard design features that provide 2250VDC input to output isolation, -10°C to 70°C operating temperature, 87% operating efficiency and a package size of 10 x 41.3 x 91mm (.40 x 1.63 x 3.59"). The FH0095DI and FH0130DI are suitable for customers' critical applications such as process control and automation, telecom, and data processing, equipment . High reliability is achieved with using proven current doubler synchronous rectification circuits and by eliminating the use of aluminum and electrolytic capacitors.

Added product features include, remote programmable on/off control, under voltage lock out (UVLO), overcurrent and over temperature protections, output remote sense, and paralleling up to 10 converters. Designs are certified to UL/EN/IEC 60950-1 safety standards and RoHS-6 compliance.