Michigan City, IN (September 21, 2026) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, has been named one of the recipients of Rental’s Editor’s Choice Award for the Sullair OFE1550 electric portable oil free rotary screw air compressor.
Rental is a leading industry source serving rental equipment professionals, and their annual award recognizes products that enhance the efficiency of rental companies and their customers as well as streamlines their operations. Winning products are selected by nomination, based on innovation, dependability, and potential impact into the rental industry. Go to https://rnt.news/s9qdskwz to view the full list of winners.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from Rental,” said Hideki Fujimoto, Hitachi Global Air Power President and CEO. “The OFE1550 builds on our proven oil free technology and marks another step in the expansion of our electric portable lineup, helping us deliver the right solution for our customers, no matter their application. We are giving customers greater flexibility to meet evolving demands while building on our proven portfolio of efficient and reliable compressed air solutions.”
Designed with the equipment rental market in mind, the Sullair OFE1550 combines fully electric operation, Class 0 oil free air, and high-capacity portable performance. Delivering 1,550 cfm at 125 psi, it expands the Sullair Electric portable air compressor portfolio – which currently includes the Sullair E1035H and E425H – while helping customers reduce emissions, meet air purity requirements, and bring oil free air directly where it is needed. Ideal for applications where air purity is critical, including food and beverage, bottling, and oil and gas operations, the Sullair OFE1550 is engineered for ease of use, operator safety, and serviceability.
The OFE1550 follows the lead set by its diesel predecessor to effectively manage the heat generated by oil free compressor operation while the fully electric operation means the unit may be operated safely both indoors and outdoors. Operations may be managed onsite with the included Sullair Touch Screen Controller providing access to all compressor operating data; or all operations may be monitored remotely using Sullair AirLinx® technology.
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. For more information on Hitachi Global Air Power, visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachiglobalairpower.com or Sullair brand website at https://www.sullair.com.
About Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd.
HIES delivers mission-critical products and solutions—including air compressors, transformers, drive systems, and coding and marking equipment—to support uninterrupted operations across industries such as data centers, food, and pharmaceuticals. Through comprehensive lifecycle support, from maintenance to recycling, along with advanced digital technologies, HIES strengthens customers' business foundations and contributes globally to value-creating transformations. For more information, please visit the HIES website at https://www.hitachi-ies.com/.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.
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Media Contact:
Jennifer Ohlinger
Senior Communications Manager
Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC
219-210-0995
jennifer.ohlinger@hitachiglobalairpower.com
