Hitachi was founded in 1910 by electrical engineer Namihei Odaira. The company's first product was Japan's first 5-horsepower electric induction motor, initially developed for use in copper mining. Odaira's company soon became the domestic leader in electric motors and electric power industry infrastructure. Hitachi is a highly diversified company that operates eleven business segments: Information & Telecommunication Systems, Social Infrastructure, High Functional Materials & Components, Financial Services, Power Systems, Electronic Systems & Equipment, Automotive Systems, Railway & Urban Systems, Digital Media & Consumer Products, Construction Machinery and Other Components & Systems.
Hitachi’s history with the U.S. dates back to 1926 when Hitachi first exported 30 electric fans to the U.S. Hitachi America, Ltd. was established in 1959 as a regional subsidiary, and the first Hitachi manufacturing facility in the U.S. opened in 1977. Today, Hitachi’s presence and commitment to the U.S. economy has grown to 70 group companies, 10 R&D facilities, and 14,000 employees.
The Hitachi Group Identity articulates the Mission, Values and Vision that are shared by the Hitachi Group worldwide. Bonded by this Identity, the Hitachi Group is able to demonstrate outstanding teamwork that transcends the boundaries of geographical regions and business fields. Throughout their 100 year history, the Hitachi Group has passed on its Mission and Values to generations of employees and external stakeholders. Now the new Vision has been created based on the Mission and the Values. It is an expression of what the Hitachi Group aims to become in the future.
