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Hitachi to Strengthen Business Structure for Further Growth through Digital, Environment, and Innovation

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Hitachi will establish a structure, led by Hitachi Digital LLC(*1) based in North America, to create and implement global digital strategies that cut across the entire Hitachi Group, and to accelerate growth through digitalization.

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  • Hitachi will establish a structure, led by Hitachi Digital LLC(*1) based in North America, to create and implement global digital strategies that cut across the entire Hitachi Group, and to accelerate growth through digitalization.
  • And Gajen Kandiah, CEO at Hitachi Vantara LLC, will undertake a concurrent position as Chief Digital Transformation Officer in charge of Digital Systems & Services business.
  • Through these initiatives, Hitachi will expand Lumada business and accelerate the growth through DX globally.
  • A new Innovation Growth Strategy Division will be established(*3) to accelerate growth throughout the Hitachi Group as a whole, with President Keiji Kojima holding a concurrent position as General Manager.

Shonan Kamakura Advanced Medical Center Begins Treatment with Hitachi's First Dedicated Compact Proton Therapy System

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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TOKYO, Feb 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has announced that "Shonan Kamakura Advanced Medical Center" at Shonan Kamakura General Hospital of Tokushukai Medical Group, where Hitachi's compact proton therapy system (hereafter, "the system") has been installed, has commenced treatment with the system on 31 January 2022.

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  • TOKYO, Feb 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has announced that "Shonan Kamakura Advanced Medical Center" at Shonan Kamakura General Hospital of Tokushukai Medical Group, where Hitachi's compact proton therapy system (hereafter, "the system") has been installed, has commenced treatment with the system on 31 January 2022.
  • Shonan Kamakura Advanced Medical Center is a medical facility providing comprehensive cancer treatment, including advanced radiotherapy, built adjacent to the site of Shonan Kamakura General Hospital by Tokushukai Group Medical Corporation, which operates approximately 400 medical facilities and nursing homes throughout Japan.
  • Until now, there have been no proton therapy facilities in Kanagawa Prefecture, where the center is located, but the compact proton therapy system, with its reduced footprint, makes it possible to install a proton therapy facility on a limited site close to the city center.
  • In response to the growing worldwide demand for smaller proton therapy systems, Hitachi has developed the proton therapy system, which is specifically designed for a single treatment room.

Hitachi Energy Achieves 100% Fossil-free Electricity in Own Operations

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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"By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019," says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy.

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  • "By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019," says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy.
  • To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity, Hitachi Energy has also switched to green tariffs, bought Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), and signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) across its operations and facilities in 90 countries.
  • Looking ahead, Hitachi Energy is continuing to invest in its journey towards carbon-neutrality by further increasing energy efficiency, as well as electrifying its own operations.
  • Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Hitachi to Establish Hitachi Automation to Reinforce Robotic SI Business in Japan and ASEAN Countries

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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TOKYO, Jan 27, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") and Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. ("Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems") today announced that they have been accelerating the global development of the line building business leveraging industrial robots ("the robotic SI(1) business") and will establish Hitachi Automation, Ltd. ("Hitachi Automation") on April 1, 2022, by reorganizing and integrating the operations and resources within group companies, with the aim of reinforcing the robotic SI business in Japan and ASEAN countries.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 27, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") and Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. ("Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems") today announced that they have been accelerating the global development of the line building business leveraging industrial robots ("the robotic SI(1) business") and will establish Hitachi Automation, Ltd. ("Hitachi Automation") on April 1, 2022, by reorganizing and integrating the operations and resources within group companies, with the aim of reinforcing the robotic SI business in Japan and ASEAN countries.
  • Moreover, the Hitachi Group aims to be a global leader in the robotic SI business based on JR Automation which is developing business mainly in North America and Europe, Hitachi Automation and Kyoto Robotics which will be developing business in Japan and ASEAN countries.
  • With the goal of increasing its competitiveness in the robotic SI business in Japan and ASEAN countries, Hitachi has decided to integrate its robotic SI business resources into Hitachi Automation.
  • Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems develops the robotic SI business centering on assembly and conveyor processes in a wide range of business categories leveraging its control technologies, such as connected products.

Hitachi Energy achieves 100% fossil free electricity in own operations

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019, says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy.

Key Points: 
  • By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019, says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy.
  • To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity, Hitachi Energy has also switched to green tariffs, bought Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), and signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) across its operations and facilities in 90 countries.
  • Looking ahead, Hitachi Energy is continuing to invest in its journey towards carbon-neutrality by further increasing energy efficiency, as well as electrifying its own operations.
  • Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Hitachi Energy achieves 100% fossil free electricity in own operations

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
Zero, People, Intention, Electricity, Environment, Gender, Responsibility, Â, Partnership, Affordable housing, Sustainable Development Goals, Global warming potential, Carbon, Technology, Quality, Society, Professional, Power purchase agreement, CO2, Good, Harman Becker Automotive Systems, Security, Kilowatt-hour, Quality of life, Allen County, Indiana, GLOBE, Carbon neutrality, CEO, TSE, Renewable energy, Goal (disambiguation), Industry

By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019, says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy.

Key Points: 
  • By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019, says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy.
  • To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity, Hitachi Energy has also switched to green tariffs, bought Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), and signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) across its operations and facilities in 90 countries.
  • Looking ahead, Hitachi Energy is continuing to invest in its journey towards carbon-neutrality by further increasing energy efficiency, as well as electrifying its own operations.
  • Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Hitachi Receives Overall Positive Rating in 2021 Gartner® Vendor Rating Report

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's Research & Advisory organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.

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  • Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's Research & Advisory organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.
  • Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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  • Hitachi resolves the issues faced by customers and society across six domains: IT, Energy, Mobility, Industry, Smart Life and Automotive Systems through its proprietary Lumada solutions.

Sion Power Appoints Michael Canada as Chief Manufacturing Officer

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Sion Power announced today that Michael A. Canada has joined the company in the newly created role of Chief Manufacturing Officer.

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  • Sion Power announced today that Michael A. Canada has joined the company in the newly created role of Chief Manufacturing Officer.
  • Michael is a proven leader with a deep knowledge of battery manufacturing, stated Tracy Kelley, Sion Powers CEO.
  • I am extremely excited to join the Sion Power team with its unrivaled expertise in advanced battery technology development.
  • As we move the company through the next phase of manufacturing, Im looking forward to executing our strategic commercialization initiatives that include scaling up manufacturing of our Licerion technology, shared Michael Canada.

Hitachi Energy Partners with National Grid on World's First Replacement of SF6 in Existing High-voltage Equipment

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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In this pioneering project, National Grid has replaced SF6 from 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated lines installed in 2016, eliminating 755 kilograms of SF6.

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  • In this pioneering project, National Grid has replaced SF6 from 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated lines installed in 2016, eliminating 755 kilograms of SF6.
  • Hitachi Energy is continuously reducing the use of SF6, improving its lifecycle management, and accelerating the development of eco- efficient products.
  • "We have a responsibility to help our customers like National Grid to accelerate the energy transition," said Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of High Voltage Products business in Hitachi Energy.
  • Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Hitachi Selected by the University of Tsukuba for its Second Proton Therapy System as a PFI Project

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms.

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  • The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms.
  • Image of New Proton Therapy Center; The new center is on the left of existing site
    The University of Tsukuba has been using Hitachi's proton therapy system since 2001.
  • Upon completion and opening of the new proton therapy center, the University of Tsukuba will shift its treatment from the existing center to the new center.
  • In 2001, the University of Tsukuba adopted Hitachi's proton therapy system and has provided proton therapy to approximately 6,000 cancer patients to date.