Hitachi Power Tools Announces New C-Level Management Structure
NORCROSS, GA., June 6, 2007 - Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd., (Hitachi Power Tools) today announced new appointments to its c-level management structure effective May 31st, 2007.
Hiro Yumoto was appointed chief executive officer of North American business. Yumoto previously served as general manager for Hitachi Power Tools in Canada since 1997. Prior to then, he was director for Hitachi Power Tools in the United Kingdom. Yumoto first joined Hitachi in 1988.
The company also named Steve Karaga chief operating officer of the power tool division in North America. Karaga was previously executive vp/director since 1996. Prior to that he was national sales manager for Hitachi Power Tools; he joined the company in 1991. Prior to then he was with Senco Products.
HITACHI POWER TOOLS U.S.A.
Hitachi Power Tools carries an extensive line of professional grade tools and accessories for: woodworking, metalworking, concrete drilling and cutting, as well as a complete line of pneumatic nailers, staplers, compressors and collated fasteners. During the 1980s Hitachi Power Tools U.S.A. built its reputation for quality on the success of its pneumatic framing nailer and sliding compound miter saws. In 1995 Hitachi Power Tools U.S.A. was renamed Hitachi Koki U.S.A. to denote the addition of manufacturing to the United States.
From headquarters in Atlanta, GA, and satellite offices in Jefferson GA, Valencia CA and Toronto ONT, Hitachi Koki U.S.A. supports nearly 2000 retail locations carrying Hitachi tools and over 1000 authorized service centers. The field sales force and service technicians constantly provide information to engineers to refine and upgrade the product selection. Many tools in the line are designed and offered for use only in North America. With dozens of new models alreadyin development, Hitachi Power Tools enters the 21st century with Hitachi Koki U.S.A. continuing to offer the highest level of professional power tools available.
Contact:
Abby Bradford
770.925.1774 ext 258
abbyb@hitachi-powertools.com
www.hitachipowertools.com
