Michigan City-headquartered Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, has made two major announcements for the company. Hitachi has announced the release of the Sullair E425H electric rotary screw portable air compressor as well as the appointment of Hideki Fujimoto to President and CEO of the company, effective April 1.
The release of the Sullair E425H electric rotary screw portable air compressor is the next step in the company’s new era of innovation and commitment to providing environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet customer need.
“We are focused on building solutions that not only meet our customers’ evolving needs but also support a more sustainable future,” said John Randall, Hitachi Global Air Power President and CEO. “The E425H reflects our long-term strategy to invest in environment-forward technologies, combining cutting-edge innovation with the performance, efficiency and reliability our customers expect. It marks another step in our new era of innovation, integrating sustainability with performance-driven design.”
The Sullair E425H delivers 425 CFM at 150 psi of compressed air power in a maneuverable user-friendly design. Highlights of the E425H include:
The fully electric operation of the E425H results in quieter operations and no emissions. The E425H may be used anywhere with access to suitable power – including indoor locations not suitable for diesel compressors.
“The E425H carries forward much of the advanced technology found in the Sullair E1035H, making it accessible to a broader range of customers,” says Jerel Cole, Hitachi Global Air Power Senior Product Manager.” With its versatility, the 375/425 family of compressors serves a far wider range of applications than their larger counterparts. We see tremendous potential in the rental market, especially among independent rental businesses.”
In his new position with Hitachi, 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[1]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.”
