Hitachi America Ltd., Industrial Systems Division

Electrical Equipment & Systems

Hitachi Awarded Order from Eaton Corporation for Commercial Vehicle Hybrid System

Tokyo, October 20, 2008 - Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT/ TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd., which manufactures lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and other uses, today announced that they have been awarded an order from U.S.-based Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) to supply motors, inverters, lithium-ion batteries and other components for Eaton's hybrid power systems to be...

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AC Drives target vertical lift applications.
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AC Drives target vertical lift applications.

With sensor-less vector control algorithm, SJ700 Series can develop more than 200% starting torque at 0.3 Hz and 150% torque at 0 Hz. Units incorporate true servo-like position control, micro-surge voltage suppression, trip avoidance functions, and configurable sink/source logic on I/O. Models up to 30 hp offer built-in dynamic braking circuit, while models up to 75 hp feature built-in EMC...

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Inverters offer up to 500 hp.

Available in 250, 400, and 500 hp models, SJ700 Series inverters feature Sensorless Vector control algorithm that enables them to develop more than 150% starting torque at 0.3 Hz. Using 0 Hz Domain open-loop control mode, devices can develop 130% torque at 0 Hz. AC drives also feature Easy Sequence built-in programming function and Micro Surge Voltage suppression. They can be configured via...

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Inverters come in compact, contactor-style package.

Suited for fan, pump, conveyor, and other general-purpose applications, Series X200 includes safe stop feature that offers hardware-based emergency stop function compliant with EN standards. It also decelerates and stops motor using regenerative energy from load when ac supply power is lost. Other features include trip avoidance function, automatic energy saving function, built-in timing logic,...

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Hitachi America, Ltd. Announces Establishment of a Subsidiary in Mexico

Hitachi America, Ltd. (HAL) today announced that it established Hitachi Industrial Equipment Mexico, SA. de C.V. (HIEMEX) in Irapuato, Mexico on April 25, 2014 jointly with Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd. (HIES). HIEMEX will be engaged in the sale and after-sales services of HIES products and will begin operations starting in July. In recent years, industrial manufacturing in Mexico...

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Hitachi Announces Director Candidates

Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) today announced director candidates in accordance with a decision taken at a meeting of Nominating Committee convened today, and is subject to approval at Hitachi's Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2011. 1. Director Candidates -Proposed at Hitachi's Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2011 [* New] Chairman of the Board oTakashi...

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Hitachi Announces Effects of Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku & its Responses (3rd Report)

Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) today announced the following information regarding the effects on the Hitachi Group of the Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku, which struck Northeastern Japan on March 11, and regarding the responses of Hitachi, as of March 28. Hitachi expresses deep condolences for victims of the earthquake and sincerely hopes for the earliest possible recovery in all...

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Hitachi Announces Effects of the Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku, and its Responses

Hitachi, Ltd.(NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) today announced the following information regarding the effects on the Hitachi Group from the earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku, which struck Northeastern Japan on March 11, and regarding the response of Hitachi. Status of Production Bases Hitachi's buildings and production facilities have suffered damages, mainly at production bases in Ibaraki...

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Hitachi, Ltd. Appoints Takashi Hatchoji Group Chairman for the Americas

Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT/TSE: 6501) today announced that the appointment of Takashi Hatchoji as Group Chairman for the Americas, Hitachi Ltd., and Chairman of Hitachi America, Ltd., effective on April 1, 2011. He is also scheduled to be appointed as a Director at Hitachi's Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in late June. Tadahiko Ishigaki, currently Senior Vice President and Executive...

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Hitachi Announces Changes of Directors

Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT/TSE:6501) today announced the following changes of directors in accordance with a resolution passed by a meeting of the Board of Directors held today. [Effective April 1, 2011] Takashi Kawamura New Position: Chairman of the Board Current Position: Director, Representative Executive Officer and Chairman Tadamichi Sakiyama New Position: Director Current Position: Board...

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Hitachi Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2010

Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) today announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, ended December 31, 2010. Download All Pages (PDF Type, 194kbyte) (http://www.hitachi.us/about/press/docs/HIT_3QFY2010.pdf) Notes: 1. All figures, except for the outlook for fiscal 2010, were converted at the rate of 81 yen to the U.S. dollar, the approximate exchange rate...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Hitachi Awarded Order from Eaton Corporation for Commercial Vehicle Hybrid System

Tokyo, October 20, 2008 - Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT/ TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd., which manufactures lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and other uses, today announced that they have been awarded an order from U.S.-based Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) to supply motors, inverters, lithium-ion batteries and other components for Eaton's hybrid power systems to be...

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AC Drives target vertical lift applications.
Controls & Controllers

AC Drives target vertical lift applications.

With sensor-less vector control algorithm, SJ700 Series can develop more than 200% starting torque at 0.3 Hz and 150% torque at 0 Hz. Units incorporate true servo-like position control, micro-surge voltage suppression, trip avoidance functions, and configurable sink/source logic on I/O. Models up to 30 hp offer built-in dynamic braking circuit, while models up to 75 hp feature built-in EMC...

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Hitachi and SAP Strengthen Relationship, Form Global Services Partnership

Customers to Benefit from Bolstered Implementation Services, Enhanced Solution Delivery and Increased Global Reach TOKYO - December 2, 2008 - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) and SAP Japan today announced Hitachi and SAP AG (NYSE:SAP) have expanded their partnership and Hitachi is now an SAPÂ-® global services partner. Hitachi and SAP will team worldwide to market and deliver SAP business...

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