MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (January 13, 2026) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, won a Compact Equipment 2025 Innovative Iron Award for two of its newest electric portable air compressors: Sullair OFE1550 oil free and Sullair E425H oil flooded.
Compact Equipment is an award-winning trade publication serving construction, landscape, and rental equipment professionals in the United States. Its annual Innovative Iron Awards recognize the best compact equipment products launched in the calendar year.
“We are honored to receive an Innovative Iron Award for the Sullair OFE1550 and Sullair E425H,” said Hideki Fujimoto, President and CEO of Hitachi Global Air Power. “This recognition validates our success in delivering reliable, high-performance compressors meeting our customers’ most demanding operational needs, whether they require oil-free air or a zero-emission electric solution on the jobsite.”
The Sullair OFE1550, introduced in July 2025, delivers 1,550 cfm at 125 psi of Class 0 oil free air, ideal for applications where air purity is critical, including food and beverage, bottling, and oil and gas operations. Designed for extreme temperatures, ranging from 115°F/46°C to -20°F/-29°C, the OFE1550 can operate indoors or in harsh outdoor environments. With thoughtful approach to real-world operational needs, the OFE1550 helps customers work efficiently and safely across a wide range of industrial applications – without compromising performance.
The Sullair E425H, announced in January 2025, provides zero-emission operation, making it ideal for locations where diesel compressors are not suitable, like confined jobsites. The indoor capability extends the utility of this product beyond what rental houses or end users can achieve with diesel-powered units. With proven durability, reliability, and sustainability, this solution is built to support both customer needs and global environmental goals. Recent honors for the Sullair E425H also include Equipment Today Magazine’s Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award of 2025 and Rental Magazine’s 2025 Editor’s Choice Award.
“The Sullair OFE1550 and Sullair E425H electric compressors offer advanced safety features and high performance in a convenient electric package,” said Jerel Cole, Hitachi Global Air Power Global Portable Product Manager. “Our expanding line of electric portable compressors provides the same reliability and durability of our diesel options while minimizing environmental impact.”
The OFE1550 and E425H demonstrate Hitachi Global Air Power’s commitment to environment-forward innovation, supporting customers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on reliability or performance. Sullair electric portable air compressors will be on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 3-7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center at South Hall 1st Level booth S60834. For more information, visit Sullair.com.
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.
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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