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Hitachi Ltd. is ranked among top 22 companies in fortune 500 with a global turnover exceeding $82 Billion. Founded in Japan in 1910 by Namihei Odaira with the aim of promoting technology developed in Japan, Hitachi is now one of the most respected Japanese business powerhouses and a technology leader with well diversified activities worldwide in the areas as diverse as consumer products, information system, electronics, power, industrial system, materials, services etc. Hitachi Ltd. has headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and it spends 5% of its annual turnover on research and development activities.

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has focused on developing and supplying high-quality products and technology that contribute to the overall prosperity of society.

Hitachi manufactures various kinds of products, including power systems and equipment, industrial machinery and parts, electronic devices, information and communication systems, and computers, in addition to a wide array of consumer products. Over the years, the company has become one of the world's largest electronic and electrical manufactures, serving customers all over the world.

Hitachi, Ltd. and the Hitachi Group make up a corporate group consisting of a total of 1,091 companies, including 476 consolidated subsidiaries within Japan, and 456 overseas, and 80 affiliated companies in Japan that use the equity method and 78 overseas. In terms of business activities, there are seven business units, with revenues of about 9.5 trillion yen. The Group employs about 350,000 employees.

Now, global change is becoming ever more dynamic. Our corporate statement "Inspire the Next" is a declaration of our vow that the Hitachi brand will continue to meet the expectations of our customers and society in this age of information, knowledge and the empowered consumer. This statement embodies Hitachi's commitment to continue to inspire coming generations with the latest products, systems and services, for a more vibrant society. It is also an expression of our strong commitment to boldly face whatever new challenges the times bring us: whatever comes "Next.

Furthermore, Hitachi actively plays the role of corporate citizen by contributing to social and cultural activities in local communities overseas.