Marubeni America’s (MAC’s) Finance, Logistics & New Business Unit (FLNB) has two targets: the equipment leasing business, and pursuing other new business opportunities and investments.

In the leasing sector, MAC has strategically invested in refrigerated transportation, healthcare equipment and other niche industries in the U.S. since the mid-1990s. Our 2000 acquisition, PLM Trailer Leasing, is a top-tier player specializing in leasing refrigerated trailers to the foodservice industry and is poised to grow with the increasing demand for fresh foods. In 2006, MAC set up CoActiv Capital Partners, a provider of private label leasing service for the healthcare, office technology and banking industries. We are also co-investing in a railcar leasing company, Midwest Railcar Corporation, along with our parent company, Marubeni Corporation.

MAC also targets growing industries such as healthcare, biotechnology and material sciences. Our specialty is facilitating the bi-directional flow of technology and business between the U.S. and Japan (and other places in Asia). Current activities include private equity investment, partnerships, incubation, joint ventures, technology and product development sponsorships, and marketing and distribution.

Wherever MAC invests, our strategy is to promote growth by connecting the acquisition to the global network of business alliances that we and our parent, Marubeni Corporation, have cultivated. We seek sound opportunities whether in private equity funds, in strategic direct investment, or in middle-market acquisitions.