On October 1, 2007, Marubeni Solutions Corp. and Marubeni Information Systems Co., Ltd. merged to form Marubeni Information Systems. Combining Marubeni Solutions' marketing power and purchasing capabilities in the areas of advanced information-technology products and materials with Marubeni Information Systems' expertise in systems integration and operations, the new Marubeni Information Systems will create a brand new business by providing a full line of IT services throughout the value chain.