Hitachi

Hitachi power tools are world renowned for their history of high quality designs and durable equipment life.  Owned by Hitachi, Ltd. a multinational conglomerate based in Tokyo, Japan they have a strong foundation with this massive company that has ensured that over the history of their place in the power tool industry they have kept up their high standards of the manufacturing and design process rather than making long-term sacrifices for short-term gain which has hurt the brand and reputation of so many fellow companies that have come before.

In 2011 they were ranked number 473 on the Forbes Global 2000 list for that year.  With a revenue of over $112 billion dollars, profits of $2.88 billion dollars and total assets of over $110 this company shows no signs of slowing down regardless of the current world financial status.

Apart of power tools Hitachi also has many other areas of interest which led to the company being diversified into eleven different business segments.

These include:
•  Information and Telecommunication Systems:
Servers, ATMs, Software, etc.

•  Construction Machinery:
Loaders, Hydraulic Cranes, Mining Trucks, etc.

•  Digital Media and Consumer Products:
LCD’s, Fridges, Washing Machines, Air conditioners, PC Disc Drives, etc.

•  Components & Devices:
Batteries, Storage Media, HDDs, etc.

•  Power Systems:
Hydroelectric, Nuclear and Thermal power plants as well as wind generated energy systems.

•  Social Infrastructure & Industrial Systems:
Escalators, Railway Systems, Industrial Machinery, etc.

•  Financial Services:
Leasing, Loan Guarantees, etc.

•  Automotive Systems:
Drive Control, Electrical Powertrain, Engine Management and Car Information Systems.

•  High Functional Materials and Components:
Copper products, Wires, Cables, Circuit Boards, Magnetic Materials, etc.

•  Other:
Logistics, Property Management and more.

Hitachi’s diversified fields give them a major advantage when it comes to research and design.  They have targeted many different fields and niches in the electrical market that they have developed a track record of creating and maintaining power tools that are a match for any equivalent in the industry.

Beginning in the smaller scale tool production they have tools for woodworking, metalworking, around the house DIY and simple screwing and fastening components.  Although this basic range seems nothing special they are designed of the highest quality.  The quality and effectiveness of their range only increases from here as they offer professional grade power tools including entire ranges of pneumatic and petrol powered products ranging from powerful nailers to unique petrol run products.

Whatever the desired use for your Hitachi tool although they are professionally built for commercial use their usability and safety ensure they have been successful in both the commercial and private sectors.