OREANDA-NEWS. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the opening of a new office building as the headquarters of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.'s Cooling & Heating Division. Located on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, the three-billion-yen (approximately USD 30 million) facility will house sales and administrative offices, an engineering center, training facilities and warehouse. Operations begin this month.

Ductless air-conditioning sales are expected to grow as U.S. consumers become increasingly energy-conscious. To better meet market needs and enhance operational efficiencies, Mitsubishi Electric has expanded warehouse space and placed several offices and its engineering center under one roof at its new facility. Engineering functions also have been enhanced to develop and test products for U.S. customers.

Through this investment, Mitsubishi Electric expects to contribute to the local economy by hiring more than 100 people for the engineering center and warehouse over the next three years.