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Hitachi

Hitachi in Malaysia

Hitachi in Malaysia

Supported by an extensive sales and service network of highly trained professionals, Hitachi Asia (Malaysia) has progressed steadily since its incorporation in 1992.

Hitachi Asia (Malaysia) carries a diverse range of business products, solutions and services. These include Information Technology Solutions, Power Systems, Social Infrastructure and Industrial Systems, Electronic Systems etc. The company is focused on its Social Innovation Business to answer society's challenges.

Some interesting facts about Hitachi:

  • Hitachi first started out as an electrical repair shop for a copper mining company in Hitachi City
  • Hitachi's first products were electric motors
  • Hitachi, Ltd. has been established since 1910
  • It took Hitachi 84 years to establish the 4 regional headquarters
  • The inherent meaning of is corporate statement "Inspire the Next" means to breathe life into the coming age
  • Hitachi is responsible for generating about 50% of Singapore's electric supply
  • The majority of mobile phones in Europe have a Hitachi component in them
  • Hitachi developed the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) which enables bills to be pressed and disinfected in 1994
  • Hitachi developed the world's 1st 4.7 GB DVD–RAM standard compliant DVD Camcorder in 2000
  • In the Japanese context, "Hi" means "Sun" while "tachi" means "Rise" which is why HITACHI is known as "Sunrise" i.e. "ri li" in Chinese/Japanese