Marubeni (OTCMKTS:MARUY) Corporation is a Japanese general trading company, or sogo shosha, that develops and manages businesses across a broad range of industries. Its activities include the trading, distribution and investment of products and services in areas such as food and consumer products, forest products, chemicals, metals and mineral resources, energy, and industrial materials.
The company also operates businesses related to power generation, infrastructure, transportation, aerospace and shipping, finance and leasing, real estate, and information and communications technology. In addition to arranging international transactions, Marubeni participates in project development, supply-chain management and investments designed to support businesses and customers throughout their operating life cycles.
Marubeni traces its origins to 1858 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Through offices, subsidiaries, affiliates and business partners, the company serves customers and manages operations across Japan and international markets, including Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
