History
Hitachi was founded in 1910 by Namihei Odaira as an electrical repair shop. Hitachi grew over the years, manufacturing new products and expanding to new areas and today Hitachi is a global company.Mission
The mission of Hitachi is:- To identify the real needs of society and their customers and to set and achieve goals that surpass those needs.
- To develop and apply new technology without being bound by traditional thinking.
- To focus their efforts on the fields of communications and services.
- To venture into new business areas.
Their goal is the harmonious coexistence of environmental preservation and economic growth.
Area of Operation
The businesses of Hitachi are:Home:
- Accessories
- Home Appliances
- Computing
- Mobile Phones
- AV Products
- Home Equipment/Remodeling
- DIY
- Social Benefit/Care
- Service/Finance
- Computer/Network System
- Environment/Public/Urban/Society
- Medical/Social/Scientific
- Building/Condominium/Store
- Power
- Industrial
- Semiconductors/Materials/Components
Key Statistics
- Hitachi holds assets of $86.54 billion.
- Hitachi made profits of $0.48 billion in 2006.
- Hitachi operates in Japan, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
- Hitachi has 355,879 employees.
Organization
The organization chart includes:- Board of Directors
- Executive Officers
- Chairman
- President
- Senior Executive Committee
- Group Strategy Committee
International Ranking
- Hitachi ranks 236 in the world according to Forbes Magazine.
- Hitachi ranks 38 in Fortune Global 500 list.
Headquarter Address
6-6, Marunouchi 1-chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8280
Japan
Phone: 81-3-3258-1111
Website URL: www.hitachi.com
