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. Today, Hitachi is a large company with a global network.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 has 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 list.
- Hitachi ranks 38 in Fortune Global 500 list.
Headquarter Address
6-6, Marunouchi 1-chomeChiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8280
Japan
Phone: 81-3-3258-1111
Website URL: www.hitachi.com
