MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (August 11, 2025) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, celebrated a major milestone – 60 years of manufacturing air compressors in Michigan City – with a company picnic that brought together employees, their families, and distinguished guests to honor the company’s legacy, people, and deep roots in the community.
“This anniversary isn’t just about honoring our past – it’s a celebration of the progress we’ve made and the future we are building together,” said Hideki Fujimoto, President and CEO of Hitachi Global Air Power. “For 60 years, our air compressors – proudly assembled in Michigan City, Indiana - have earned a global reputation for reliability and durability. This legacy and milestone are a tribute to the generations of dedicated employees whose hard work, passion, and commitment shaped who we are today. Our future is full of opportunity, and I’m excited for what the next 60 years will bring.”
The picnic took place at the company’s Michigan City campus and featured food, games, music, and entertainment for employees and their families. The celebration welcomed special guests including Mr. Masashi Mizobuchi, Consul-General of Japan in Chicago, and Mr. Tetsuro Mitani, Executive Director of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago.
Since the company’s founding in 1965, the Sullair brand has become synonymous with durability and innovation in compressed air solutions. Today, Hitachi Global Air Power continues to grow, enjoying more than $45 million in investments from Hitachi – mostly in the company’s Michigan City manufacturing facility that employs more than 500 staff regionally.
In addition to the company picnic and in honor of the company’s 60th anniversary, Hitachi Global Air Power is gifting the city of Michigan City a mural, painted by renowned artist, Felix Maldonado, Jr. and organized by the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. The mural will depict imagery reflective of the region’s industrial heritage and will be painted on several city-owned retaining walls along Michigan Boulevard. The mural is expected to be completed in September 2025.
About Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC
We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage, to pharmaceuticals and computer chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.
As part of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd., Hitachi Global Air Power operates ISO 9001 certified factories in Michigan City, Indiana and Suzhou, China, and sales offices strategically located in Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South and Latin America. Through brands Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), our machines have provided legendary reliability, durability, and performance for more than 60 years.
Our global network of engineering and quality experts are building next generation, highly efficient and environment-forward compressed air solutions in direct response to customer need.
Hitachi Global Air Power website
www.hitachiglobalairpower.com
About Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems enhances productivity across various industries — including data centers, batteries, electronics and semiconductors and pharmaceuticals — through high-efficiency products such as compressed air systems, grid edge solutions, drives and coding and marking equipment. Our innovative solutions and services integrate digital technology to drive customer success and contribute to a more sustainable society. We support customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from maintenance to recycling. For more information on Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems, please visit https://www.hitachi-ies.com/
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.
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