Mitsui & Co. Ltd. established in 1947 and has ever since pursued the mission of providing essential products and services in a global scale.  We have connected nations, regions, people, businesses, technology and ideas to create new value for our stakeholders and the communities where we operate.  The history of Mitsui has always been a challenging one, with many big moments of difficulty, but always overcoming them and leading to further growth through adaptability, self-transformation and evolving with the spirit of challenge, innovation and open-mindedness.

Mitsui & Co. (Chile) Ltda. was established in 1959 and has followed this spirit throughout its 60 years of operation. We have successfully established a sound foundation, gained respect and presence in this country.  Today, Mitsui Chile has a wide variety of experienced staff who are relaying our DNA baton established through generations and undertaking our important mission together with 13 group companies in a wide range of business fields such as mining, seawater desalination, automobiles, salmon aquaculture, forestry and wood chips and fertilizers.

Being President of Mitsui Chile and representing Mitsui & Co. in this country, is without a doubt, a great honor, very exciting and also carries a great responsibility.  The message I would like to send out is very simple.  We shall continue to strive to create value, strengthen our engagement and relationships with customers, industry partners and other stakeholders with integrity. We shall strive to expand mutual trust and benefit nationwide with enthusiasm and we shall strive to establish a better environment and better life for the people than today with strong faith and belief.

We are fully committed to continue to be one of the preferred partners of Chile for many years to come.

Truly yours,
Kazutaka Shiba
Chairman and CEO of Mitsui & Co. (Chile) Ltda.