Verified Nov 2026
Bearings & Components
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Tokyo, Tokyo
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Since 1965
Hitachi Global Air Power manufactures industrial compressed air equipment, including oil-flooded and oil-free air compressors, portable compressors, and aftermarket parts. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was founded in 1965, and has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees. It serves the automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, Hitachi announced a $30 million investment in its Michigan manufacturing operations.
Hitachi at a glance
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1965
Headquarters
Tokyo, Tokyo
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
45678
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
45678
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Japan · China · Taiwan · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Hitachi.
What this tells a buyer
Hitachi announced a $30 million investment in manufacturing in Michigan, reported by industrialbriefs.com on 2026-09-09.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and operates factories in Michigan City, Indiana, and Suzhou, China.
The company is privately held and was established by Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems to expand its global compressed air business.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
61 years in operation (founded 1965).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Hitachi Global Air Power manufactures industrial compressed air equipment, including oil-flooded and oil-free air compressors, portable compressors, and aftermarket parts. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was founded in 1965, and has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees. It serves the automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, Hitachi announced a $30 million investment in its Michigan manufacturing operations.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1965 |
Headquarters | Tokyo, Tokyo |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Primary capability | Bearings & Components |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Hitachi makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and operates factories in Michigan City, Indiana, and Suzhou, China.
Certifications
Hitachi is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — sullair.com
ISO 9001 — hitachiglobalairpower.com
Trade and customs footprint
Hitachi announced a $30 million investment in manufacturing in Michigan, reported by industrialbriefs.com on 2026-09-09. US customs bill-of-lading records list 45678 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · China · Taiwan · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-09-09 — Hitachi's $30M Investment in Michigan Manufacturing (industrialbriefs.com)
2026-06-19 — Mrvan visits Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City (michianabusinessnews.com)
2026-06-18 — Rep. Frank J. Mrvan Tours Hitachi Global Air Power, Highlights Regional Manufacturing Strength | Sullair (sullair.com)
2026-02-11 — It’s Electric: Hitachi Global Air Power Spotlights Electric Innovations in Sullair Portable Air Compressors at ConExpo | Sullair (sullair.com)
2025-10-30 — Hitachi Celebrates 60 Years of Sullair Air Compressors | Compressed Air Best Practices (airbestpractices.com)
2025-07-15 — HIES invests in UK company developing liquid air energy storage solutions (hitachi-ies.com)
Facilities
Hitachi is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo. Public sources also reference these locations:
Michigan City, Indiana — hitachiglobalairpower.com
Tokyo, Japan — hitachiglobalairpower.com
Company details
The company is privately held and was established by Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems to expand its global compressed air business. Hitachi was founded in 1965, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 61 years in operation (founded 1965). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hitachi make?
Hitachi Global Air Power manufactures industrial compressed air equipment, including oil-flooded and oil-free air compressors, portable compressors, and aftermarket parts. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was founded in 1965, and has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees. It serves the automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, Hitachi announced a $30 million investment in its Michigan manufacturing operations.
Where is Hitachi headquartered?
Hitachi is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo.
When was Hitachi founded?
Hitachi was founded in 1965.
How big is Hitachi?
Hitachi has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.
What certifications does Hitachi hold?
Hitachi lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Hitachi import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 45678 inbound shipments for Hitachi, with top origins including Japan · China · Taiwan · South Korea.
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