Hitachis

Hitachis is a colloquial term used to refer to the products and business units of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate known for electronics, information technology, and infrastructure systems.

Hitachi was founded in 1910 by Namihei Odaira as Hitachi Seisakusho, beginning as a small electrical repair shop and growing into a diversified, globally active corporation. Over the decades, the company expanded into a wide range of technology and infrastructure fields, broadening its international footprint and product scope.

Hitachis span consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and enterprise solutions. The company organizes its operations into several business domains, including Information & Telecommunication Systems; Social Infrastructure; High Functional Materials & Components; Automotive Systems; and Digital Solutions. These areas cover hardware manufacturing, software, services, and integrated systems.

Through its global subsidiaries, Hitachis has supplied systems for energy generation and distribution, transportation, water and wastewater treatment, data centers, and IT services, often integrating hardware with software and lifecycle support. The brand emphasizes reliability, industrial efficiency, and sustainability in its offerings.

The corporation maintains a substantial research and development program in materials science, electronics, and information technology, with a strategic emphasis on digital transformation, automation, and sustainable solutions. Hitachi, Ltd., the parent company, operates worldwide, with a significant presence in Asia, the Americas, and Europe and engages in partnerships and joint ventures to extend its reach.

Historically, Hitachi has undergone reorganizations and strategic realignments to focus on growth sectors such as social infrastructure and digital solutions, while continuing to supply a broad spectrum of products and services under the Hitachi name.