Global Technology Leader Hitachi Joins CMTA

June 30, 2025

Sacramento, Calif., June 30, 2025 - The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Hitachi to the organization today. The Hitachi Group is a global leader in digital innovation and sustainable solutions, with operations in various industries including Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries. The company’s legacy of excellence spans more than a century, dating back to its founding in 1910.

“CMTA is proud to welcome Hitachi as a new member and further strengthen our member network during this pivotal time for California manufacturers,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Hitachi’s long history of innovation and global perspective adds a valuable dimension to our membership base, and I look forward to a strong relationship.”

Hitachi America, Ltd. serves as the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, Hitachi Americas and its subsidiaries operate in key sectors including Energy, Mobility, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, Digital Services, and more. The company remains at the forefront of pioneering solutions that address major societal challenges and help shape a more sustainable, connected future.

“Hitachi has a large footprint in California, and we are proud to have our U.S. regional headquarters in Santa Clara,” said Keiichi Shimada, General Manager of Hitachi, Ltd. Washington Corporate Office. “We employ thousands of Californians and are committed to engaging with state officials and supporting local legislation that supports innovation both locally and nationally. We’re excited to share our expertise and collaborate with likeminded companies through this new partnership with CMTA.”

Hitachi’s consolidated revenues across its business sectors for fiscal year 2024 totaled 9,783.3 billion yen (approximately $64 billion USD), with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide.

About CMTA

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $2,500 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.

About Hitachi

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 hitachi.com.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America, Ltd. is the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas, overseeing the U.S., Canada, and Latin America markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hitachi Americas has been deeply committed to its Social Innovation Business since its establishment in 1959, addressing society’s most pressing challenges through innovative solutions. Leveraging its expertise and resources, Hitachi Americas and its subsidiary companies operate across diverse sectors, including transportation, energy, mobility, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, digital engineering, data analytics and others. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, Hitachi Americas remains at the forefront of pioneering solutions that shape the future. For further details, please visit hitachi.us.