19 March 2015

“Hitachi Global Lights-Off Campaign” to take place in 21 countries Signboard illumination and other lighting to be turned off all over the world

Tokyo, Japan, March 19, 2015 --- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced that it will participate in “Earth Hour 2015” — the world’s largest environmental campaign, conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In 21 countries where Hitachi sites are located, illumination for signboards, offices, and other lighting will be turned off for one hour from 20:30 to 21:30 local time on Saturday, March 28.

“Earth Hour” started in 2007 as an international event in which people all over the world share their desire to “halt global warming” and “protect Earth’s environment” by turning off their electricity on the same day at the same hour. It is the largest event in the world today, with over 7,000 cities in more than 150 countries participating.

Hitachi has been conducting a lights-off campaign in Japan as part of “Hitachi Group Summertime Energy Saving Initiative”. This year Hitachi will also participate in “Earth Hour” by turning off its lights globally as a way of further raising awareness of the need to halt global warming and protect the environment. Specifically, as a Lights-Off Campaign, Hitachi will turn off signboard illumination for one hour from 20:30 to 21:30 on Saturday, March 28 at its sites in Sydney, Australia, Shanghai, China, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Thailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and other cities. Furthermore, for an extension period from Monday, March 23 until Friday, March 27, the Group is calling for interior and exterior lighting to be turned off at its manufacturing plants and offices. 90 companies of Hitachi group, from 206 sites in 21 countries plan to participate in this initiative, which is expected to reduce electricity consumption by 350,000 kWh*.

Hitachi is promoting global production that reduces the environmental burden of a product throughout its life cycle, based on the three pillars of global warming prevention, resource conservation, and ecosystems preservation. Through activities such as the “Hitachi Global Lights-Off Campaign”, Hitachi will act to further increase awareness of the need for environmental consideration and reduce CO2 emissions. At the same time, it will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through the Social Innovation Business.

* An approximate reduction in electricity consumption of 350,000 kWh corresponds to a CO2 emission reduction of approximately 200t-CO2. / CO2 emission per unit of 0.570 kg CO2 / kWh is based on the figures for fiscal 2013 of the Environmental Action Plan by the Japanese Electric Utility Industry (Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan).

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($93.4 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

Contacts

US

Tamie Nagamoto
Hitachi America, Ltd.
+1-914-333-2987
tamie.nagamoto@hal.hitachi.com

Japan

Yuko Taniuchi
Hitachi, Ltd.
+81-3-5208-9324
yuko.taniuchi.fw@hitachi.com

26 March 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (March 26, 2015) – Building on one of the most successful INDYCAR partnerships in recent memory, Team Penske and Hitachi Group announced today that Hitachi will return as a sponsor for all of the team’s cars competing in the Verizon IndyCar Series.

The No. 3 Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet will be driven by three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves. The Hitachi logo will once again adorn Castroneves’ IndyCar this season, and in the future under the terms of the multi-year partnership extension.

Beginning this weekend at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Fla.), Castroneves will race the distinctive black and white No. 3 Hitachi Chevy at eight events during the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series. The remaining Hitachi primary-sponsored races for the series include: the Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana in Avondale, La.; the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind.; the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans in Detroit, Mich.; the ABC Supply Wisconsin 250 in West Allis, Wisc.; the Iowa Corn Indy 300 in Newton, Iowa; the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio in Lexington, Ohio; and the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma in Sonoma, Calif. Hitachi will also continue to serve as an associate sponsor on the rest of the Team Penske full-season entries in 2015, including the No. 1 Dallara/Chevrolet driven by defending series champion Will Power, the No. 2 Chevy with former series champ and Indy 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya as well as the No. 22 Chevrolet driven by Simon Pagenaud in his first season competing for Team Penske. 

“Hitachi’s automotive business is very proud to be a consistent supporter of IndyCar Racing, which continues to grow in popularity in North America,” said Rob Sharpe, Vice President – Sales Division, Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd. “Our Penske partnership is a clear demonstration of ‘teamwork and technology,’ where Hitachi can leverage its racing applications and automotive expertise in one of the world’s most competitive racing environments.”

“The sponsorship gives a strong boost to our recruitment efforts as well, particularly from the engineering association and excitement involved with motorsports, as well as from the strong association with Helio Castroneves, who is a great representative of Hitachi,” said Sharpe.

“Our partnership with Hitachi has grown and developed over the last four seasons and we are proud of the success we have had together in the Verizon IndyCar Series,” said Roger Penske. ”Hitachi has established itself as an important partner in the series, not only with Helio and our team, but also working with Chevrolet on their engine fuel injection systems. We are excited to build on that winning formula in 2015 and beyond as we continue Team Penske’s integrated global partnership with Hitachi.”

After first competing with Team Penske in the 2012 INDYCAR season, Hitachi became a primary sponsor on the No. 3 Chevy driven by Castroneves at select races in 2013 when the popular Brazilian driver finished second in the championship. Last season, Hitachi was the primary sponsor for Castroneves for approximately half of the INDYCAR races, as the No. 3 team once again finished as series runner-up behind Power, who claimed his first title. Adding to the winning combination on the track, Castroneves and Hitachi have worked together to build the “One Hitachi” brand around Hitachi’s social innovation business as a key part of the company’s integrated marketing efforts. 

“Hitachi has been an awesome partner for Team Penske and we are all very excited to welcome them back to the No. 3 Chevy team this season,” said Castroneves. “I have had a great time racing and winning for Hitachi and getting a chance to represent them off the track as well. With Hitachi’s continued support, hopefully we can bring home the championship for Team Penske this season.”

Hitachi experienced its first win and first pole position as a primary sponsor in Verizon IndyCar Series competition last season with Castroneves during the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans doubleheader race weekend. 

“The 2015 sponsorship with Team Penske continues to provide the Hitachi Group with a tremendous opportunity to leverage the branding and social media value of a great IndyCar racing team,” said Yoshiyuki Ohno, Senior Vice President, Hitachi America, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. “Since 2012, Hitachi has been able to leverage its technology and applications experience, along with data analytics expertise, to help Penske build this successful racing team, while also developing new components for production vehicles that are on the road today.”

“Partnering with such prominent names as Team Penske and Helio Castroneves also puts Hitachi in a strong position to continue to build our global brand strategy around Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business," he continued.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2012 (ended March 31, 2013) totaled 9,041 billion yen ($96.1 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional material & components, automotive systems and others.

For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

About Hitachi America, Ltd.

Hitachi America, Ltd. headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., and its subsidiary companies offer a broad range of electronics, power and industrial equipment and services, automotive products and consumer electronics with operations throughout the Americas. For more information, visit www.hitachi-america.us. For more information on other Hitachi Group companies in the United States, please visit www.hitachi.us.

About Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Hitachi America, Ltd., manufactures, remanufactures and markets a wide range of automotive systems including engine management systems, electric power train systems, drive control systems and car information systems for all major automotive original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers worldwide, providing leadership within Hitachi Automotive Systems’ global operations as the regional headquarters in the Americas. The company is headquartered in Harrodsburg, KY. For more information, please visit www.hitachi-automotive.us.

About Team Penske

Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced more than 400 major race wins, over 450 pole positions and 27 National Championships. The team has also earned 15 Indianapolis 500 victories in its storied history. Team Penske was also recently recognized by the Sports Business Journal as a finalist for the publication’s prestigious annual Professional Sports Team of the Year award. For more information about Team Penske, please visit www.teampenske.com.

Contacts

Jonathan Gibson
jonathan.gibson@penskeracing.com
(704) 962-1307

Theodore Lowen
Theodore.lowen@hal.hitachi.com
914-333-2986

2 April 2015

Wallingford, CT – Hitachi Aloka Medical America, Inc. (HAMA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new web site.

Hitachi Aloka Medical America, Inc. which is committed to delivering advanced diagnostic ultrasound systems and solutions to meet the needs of physicians and patients in the USA and Canada has just completed and released a new and improved website with these advanced features:

• New search and navigation allowing existing and prospective customers to find what they are looking for more quickly.
• Branded market and procedure segmentation for an unmatched customer focus.
• New product and technical data to better identify features, benefits and dedicated solutions for existing and prospective customers.
• An array of new graphics, photos, image libraries and interactive content.
• Enhanced and robust support materials for service related activities and programs.

Created with the user experience firmly in mind, the website has been designed using the latest technology so the site is compatible with today's browsers and mobile devices.

“We are very excited about the launch of our new website,” said David Famiglietti, President and General Manager of HAMA. “We are now able to succinctly present the true value our company and the ultrasound solutions that we provide to current and prospective customers. The website will showcase the range of diversified products we offer in the USA and Canada and will position us for further growth. This is an important step in our evolution.”

Please visit http://www.hitachi-aloka.com to explore our new and informative website.

About Hitachi Aloka Medical America, Inc.

Hitachi Aloka Medical America, Inc. is committed to delivering advanced diagnostic ultrasound systems and solutions to meet the needs of physicians and patients. With its U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Wallingford, CT, Hitachi Aloka Medical America employs local sales, service and clinical applications professionals across the nations. www.hitachi-aloka.com

About Hitachi America, Ltd.

Hitachi America, Ltd. headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., and its subsidiary companies offer a broad range of electronics, power and industrial equipment and services, automotive products and consumer electronics with operations throughout the Americas. For more information, visit www.hitachi-america.us. For more information on other Hitachi Group companies in the United States, please visit www.hitachi.us.

Contacts

Tom Oko, Director of Marketing, Hitachi Aloka Medical America
800-872-5652 Ext. 202

7 April 2015

The Main Boardroom and Auditorium in the Mooresville, North Carolina Headquarters are Equipped with Hitachi Projectors, HD Televisions and Blu-ray Players

Mooresville, North Carolina, April 7, 2015 – Building on its incredibly successful, multi-year relationship, Team Penske and Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group are collaborating to upgrade Penske’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Mooresville, NC with cutting-edge Hitachi technology including LCD and DLP projectors, HDTVs and DVD/Blu-ray players.

The multi-phase installation at Team Penske includes upgrades to the headquarters’ main boardroom and auditorium. The boardroom at the facility accommodates 18 people and is used primarily for meetings and video/audio conferences. The Team Penske auditorium includes seating for approximately 55 people and the location is ideal for team member meetings and training sessions as well as sponsor functions, including regional meetings and customer training. Hitachi HD televisions are also featured in the Team Penske gift shop, the administration lobby, and employee entrance to welcome guests and team members. The monitors display content that includes live at-track action from race weekends as well as historical team highlights.

The systems provided by Hitachi include: five LE55H508 55” HD televisions; three HBD316 DVD/Blu-ray players and two projectors, models CP-X2530WN and CP-DX300. With their new Hitachi HDTVs state-of-the-art picture performance, Team Penske will have an incredibly life-like viewing experience. The feature rich televisions are the result of over 50 years of expert television engineering.

Hitachi is the premier choice in projector technology and application versatility. With 20 years in the AV industry, they’re going strong and continue their superior level of service and commitment. The projectors Team Penske installed combine superior image clarity, high quality value and offer bright, vivid colors with razor-sharp text and bold graphics.

“At Hitachi, we strive for success in each and every facet of our business, from innovative products to a major sponsorship in the ultra-competitive world of INDYCAR racing. We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Team Penske once again.” said Hiroshi Murakawa, Vice President and General Manager, Hitachi America Ltd, Digital Media Division.

The installation at Team Penske is yet another level in the working relationship between Team Penske and Hitachi. Since 2011, Hitachi has served as a corporate sponsor of Team Penske and the No. 3 Dallara/Chevrolet driven by three-time Indianapolis 500 winner, Helio Castroneves.

“We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish not only with this project, but also in our continued relationship with Hitachi,” said Tim Cindric, President of Penske Racing. “In the areas where we needed to upgrade our facility, Hitachi is an industry leader so it really was a natural fit. We appreciate Hitachi’s guidance and partnership to ensure our equipment is state-of-the-art moving forward.”

For more information on Team Penske, visit www.teampenske.com

For more information on Hitachi Digital Media products visit www.hitachi-america.us/products/consumer/digitalmedia

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About Hitachi America, Ltd.

Hitachi America, Ltd. headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., and its subsidiary companies offer a broad range of electronics, power and industrial equipment and services, particle beam therapy technologies, automotive products and consumer electronics with operations throughout the Americas. For more information, visit www.hitachi-america.us. For information on other Hitachi Group companies in the United States, please visit www.hitachi.us.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($93.4 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, health care and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

About Team Penske

Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced more than 400 major race wins, over 450 pole positions and 27 National Championships. The team has also earned 15 Indianapolis 500 victories in its storied history. Team Penske was also recently recognized by the Sports Business Journal as a finalist for the publication’s prestigious annual Professional Sports Team of the Year award. For more information about Team Penske, please visit www.teampenske.com.

Contact:

Travis McGee
Brand Definition
(212) 660-2555 x24
Travis@brand-definition.com

Jennifer Santoyo
Hitachi America, Ltd.
(619) 591-5414
Jennifer.Santoyo@Hal.Hitachi.com

28 April 2015

Las Vegas, April 28, 2015 --- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) announced today that it will host the “Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2015 in North America” in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 29th. This new event is being launched to strengthen the Company’s partnership with many global customers as well as to expand Hitachi’s Social Innovation business in the Americas. This Forum will introduce to stakeholders from numerous industries in the Americas a wide range of solutions related to Social Innovation Business, where Hitachi is focusing its efforts, as well as the potential for these solutions to contribute to resolving customers’ future business issues. At the same time, it will demonstrate Hitachi’s commitment to key markets in this region, such as healthcare, energy, infrastructure, Big Data, security and transportation (automotive technologies.) The Americas market is one of Hitachi’s core regions, as highlighted by the appointment of Mr. John Domme (Jack Domme), who was appointed Chief Executive for the Americas on April 1, 2015. Mr. Domme will play a key role in expanding Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business in order to achieve additional growth in this region, Hitachi will accelerate its aggressive investments in these key businesses, including the enhancement of resources in upstream business areas, such as additional R&D investment focused on increased collaboration with customers.

In the company’s 2015 Mid-term Management Plan, for which FY2015 is the final year, Hitachi has set a goal of achieving an overseas sales ratio of more than 50%, through expanding business in global markets. The company has created strategies for global regional management for India, beginning in December 2012, for China starting in June 2014, and for other parts of Asia starting in November 2014. The Chief Executives in these regions – who have authority for investments in new business areas that are expected to demonstrate growth as well as responsibility for recovering those investments and achieving profits – are promoting a transformation to an “Autonomous Decentralized Global Management” structure, in which each region conducts business autonomously.

In North America, there has been a steady recovery since the downturn in the economy resulting from the financial crisis in 2008, with this region now playing a leading role in the growth of the global economy. Hitachi is also striving to further expand its business in North America as an important strategic region, rolling out business activity that has resulted in over 8.8 billion U.S. dollars in revenues, which now accounts for 10% of the revenues for the Group as a whole. Hitachi currently has about 20,000 employees and 600 R&D professionals in the region, with domestic staff accounting for about 60% of top management at all Group companies throughout North America. With this approach, Hitachi continues to strive to undertake activities with established, close ties to North American society. At present, the Group is actively rolling out business in areas including data storage, where Hitachi already boasts a leading share of the global market, as well as areas that are expected to see continued market growth, such as automotive devices and Particle Beam Therapy cancer treatment systems that incorporate cutting-edge medical technologies.

Looking at more recent developments, in February of this year Hitachi Data Systems Corporation reached an agreement on the acquisition of Pentaho Corporation, which develops Big Data analysis software. In November 2014, Hitachi Metals, Ltd. acquired Waupaca Foundry Holdings, Inc., which is involved in a wide range of business in the iron casting field, where it has large-scale production capacity. Since 2012, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. has increased production and built new plants in the state of Georgia in the U.S. and in the Mexican states of Queretaro and Mexico. From 2011 to 2012, Hitachi received orders from large general hospitals and pediatric research hospitals in the United States for Particle Beam Therapy cancer treatment systems, which have gained attention as a cutting-edge treatment method that can treat cancer effectively and painlessly, while maintaining quality of life (QOL) for patients. In this way, Hitachi strives to contribute to the improvement of lives and development of a better future for North American society.

This year’s “Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2015 in North America” is a kickoff event, aimed at strengthening business in North America and all other regions of the Americas, where substantial growth is expected in the future. John Domme, Chief Executive for the Americas, will take the lead in “collaborative creation” activities, in which Hitachi devises and creates solutions to serious issues by working closely with customers, focusing on solutions targeting the energy, automotive device, and health care industries, in order to contribute to the further growth of the company’s Social Innovation Business. Hitachi will form growth strategies targeting the upcoming fiscal year, following the 2015 Mid-term Management Plan, while at the same time expanding its Social Innovation Business in order to contribute to the development of all regions in the Americas, and to achieving a sustainable society.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($93.4 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, health care and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

Contact:

Japan

Keisaku Shibatani
Hitachi, Ltd.
+81-3-5208-9324
keisaku.shibatani.tj@hitachi.com

U.S.

Tamie Nagamoto
Hitachi America, Ltd.
+1-914-333-2987
tamie.nagamoto@hal.hitachi.com

14 May 2015

Tokyo, May 14, 2015 --- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced its position and policy on decreasing investment unit on the stock exchanges in Japan as follows.

1. Position on Decreasing the Investment Unit

Hitachi recognizes that decreasing the investment unit is one of the important means of promoting the participation of wide variety of investors in the stock market and therefore creating the stable and vibrant stock market.

2. Policy on Decreasing the Investment Unit

Hitachi does not currently intend to lower the investment unit since Hitachi judges that its stock has high liquidity and is held by a wide range of investors. Hitachi will continue to carefully consider actions related to decreasing the investment unit from the perspectives of the liquidity of Hitachi shares, shareholder composition, and associated costs and benefits, etc.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2014 (ended March 31, 2015) totaled 9,761 billion yen ($81.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

14 May 2015

Tokyo, May 14, 2015 --- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced that the Board of Directors decided the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

For more information, please click here http://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2015/05/150514b.html

14 May 2015

Tokyo, May 14, 2015 --- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced its consolidated financial results for fiscal 2014, ended March 31, 2015.

Notes:

1. All figures, except for the outlook for fiscal 2015, were converted at the rate of 120 yen to the U.S. dollar, the approximate exchange rate on the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market as of March 31, 2015.

2. Operating income is presented in accordance with financial reporting principles and practices generally accepted in Japan.

For more information, please click here http://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2015/05/150514.html

14 May 2015

Tokyo, May 14, 2015 --- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501 / “Hitachi”) today announced the current status of its progress of the 2015 Mid-term Management Plan; a management plan focused on achieving growth and corporate transformation driven by the further promotion of Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business.

To read the summary of key progress points, please click here http://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2015/05/150514a.html

14 May 2015

Three Affordable Smart Wi-Fi Speaker Models
Stream High-Quality Local and Cloud-based Music

Chula Vista, California, May 14, 2015 – Hitachi America, Ltd. today announced the debut of three stylish new Wi-Fi enabled speakers powered by the AllPlay™ smart media platform, a wireless whole-home audio solution developed by Qualcomm®. AllPlay is a complete hardware and software whole home audio platform that offers manufacturers and consumers a unified solution for local media and cloud based Wi-Fi streaming across iOS and Android platforms.

Hitachi‘s smart speakers offer seamless streaming of high-quality local and cloud-based audio content – with the high performance and versatility of Wi-Fi – at three affordable price points. Industry-leading audio streaming music services such as Spotify®, Rhapsody® and others have committed to supporting speaker products powered by AllPlay this year.

"The new Hitachi Smart Wi-Fi Speaker line-up captures the company's commitment to bringing consumers products with truly exceptional sound quality, reliability, and user friendliness in the wireless whole-home audio category," said Bill Whalen, Director of Product Development, Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division. "This Hitachi speaker design creates a compelling sound experience, and the easy-to-use app for mobile devices makes it a breeze for consumers to set-up and control a home audio system. The combination of these features and advanced audio processing circuitry define Hitachi as a leader in wireless home audio."¹

"By integrating AllPlay into the Hitachi Smart Wi-Fi speakers, Hitachi America, Ltd. will be able to provide the high quality streaming experience we know consumers are looking for," said Sy Choudhury, senior director of product management at Qualcomm Connected Experiences. "The interoperability provided by Qualcomm AllPlay allows manufacturers to continue to evolve and redefine the wireless home audio space.”

Consumers can use multiple methods for delivering their favorite audio sources to Hitachi Smart Wi-Fi Speakers. A smart phone or tablet can be easily connected wirelessly to individual or multiple speakers using consumers’ existing home Wi-Fi network.² In addition, iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital radio and streaming music service, as well as other audio content on Bluetooth®-enabled devices, can be streamed to individual Hitachi Smart Wi-Fi Speakers and re-streamed over Wi-Fi to other Hitachi Smart Wi-Fi Speakers connected to the same Wi-Fi network. For even greater flexibility, each high-style Hitachi Wi-Fi Smart Speaker is equipped with a standard 3.5mm auxiliary direct input connection.

2015 W Series Key Features:

• Hi-Fi Quality up to 192kHz and 24-bit audio resolution

• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Aux In (3.5mm) connections

• NFC for quick Bluetooth connection support

• Downloadable Smart Device App (Apple® iOS (v6,7,8) or Android™ OS (v2.2 through v4.4)

• Party Mode Flexible Speaker Grouping¹

o Up to 10 zones

o Individual volume controls for each group

• Supported audio codecs: MP3, AAC, AAC+, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, PCM

• Shared/Social Playlists

• Over-the-air firmware updates

• A/C Adaptor

Model MSRP Avail. Key Features

¹ Whole-home or multi-room features require purchase of multiple speakers. Additional speakers sold separately.
² Smart device or tablet must be equipped with either Apple iOS v6, 7 or 8 or Android OS v2.2 through v4.4

About Hitachi America, Ltd.

Hitachi America, Ltd. headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., and its subsidiary companies offer a broad range of electronics, power and industrial equipment and services, particle beam therapy technologies, automotive products and consumer electronics with operations throughout the Americas. For more information, visit www.hitachi-america.us. For information on other Hitachi Group companies in the United States, please visit www.hitachi.us.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2014 (ended March 31, 2015) totaled 9,761 billion yen ($81.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. AllPlay is a trademark of Qualcomm Connected Experiences, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

The Spotify trademark is the sole property of Spotify AB.

Rhapsody is a trademark of Rhapsody International Inc.

iHeartRadio is a trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc.

Apple, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Hitachi is under license.

Contact:

Chad J. Kawalec
Brand Identity Center
(949) 981-2990
Chad@BrandIdentityCenter.com

Bill Whalen
Hitachi America, Ltd.
(619) 591-5344
Bill.Whalen@Hal.Hitachi.com