MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (January 31, 2025) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, announced Hideki Fujimoto will be appointed President and CEO of Hitachi Global Air Power, effective April 1, 2025. Fujimoto succeeds John Randall who has been promoted to President and CEO of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd (HIES). Hitachi Global Air Power is part of HIES, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd.
Fujimoto, currently Deputy Group Executive of the Global Air Power division at HIES brings extensive experience in leadership, engineering and innovation development and has been instrumental in the building of Hitachi Global Air Power’s global new product development program - the first of its kind in Hitachi’s history. The program harnesses global expertise to drive efficient, customer-focused product innovation. Throughout his tenure at Hitachi, Fujimoto has assumed increasing responsibility, including serving as Vice President Engineering at Hitachi Global Air Power. He will relocate from Tokyo to Michigan City, Indiana in the coming months.
“Hitachi Global Air Power has been undergoing a significant transformation, and I’m excited to return to the United States and build on the momentum John Randall and the team have created,” said Fujimoto. “The reliability and durability of our compressed air solutions have always been the foundation of our work, and we’ll continue to push innovation forward while staying focused on what matters most – our customers.”
John Randall who has led Hitachi Global Air Power for the past four years, has been pivotal in modernizing the company’s manufacturing capabilities and expanding the company’s go-to-market strategy. In his new role, Randall will oversee the HIES group and relocate to Tokyo, Japan in the coming months.
“The past four years at Hitachi Global Air Power have been an incredibly rewarding experience,” said Randall. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside a talented and dedicated team and together, we’ve made great strides in transforming the business. I look forward to supporting the company’s continued growth and seeing all the great things ahead.”
About Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC
We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage, to pharmaceuticals and computer chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.
As part of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd., Hitachi Global Air Power operates ISO 9001 certified factories in Michigan City, Indiana and Suzhou, China, and sales offices strategically located in Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South and Latin America. Through brands Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), our machines have provided legendary reliability, durability, and performance for more than 57 years.
Our global network of engineering and quality experts are building next generation, highly efficient and environment-forward compressed air solutions in direct response to customer need.
Hitachi Global Air Power website
https://www.hitachiglobalairpower.com/
About Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems
The Hitachi Group promotes the social innovation business, which uses data and technology to create a sustainable society. As part of Connective Industries, which provides solutions by digitally connecting products in various industries, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems provides industrial products and services such as air compressors, power distribution transformers, and motors. Under the phrase "Leading a Sustainable Future," Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems is solving issues faced by customers and society by providing green products with low CO2 emissions and high efficiency and digitally connected products. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.hitachi-ies.com/.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC
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