Reinforces commitment to customers and continuous investment in local economy
Hong Kong — June 3, 2010 — Hitachi Data Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT), has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art Asia Pacific Distribution Center representing an investment of over USD3.3 million (SGD4.6 million) in Singapore’s Airport Logistics Park (ALPS)—an industrial park created to support activities related to trade and air cargo at Changi Airport in Singapore.
The new facility, spread out over an area of 35,746 square feet, will begin operations with immediate effect. Incorporating the best of Hitachi Data Systems storage technology, the distribution center will house a complete range of products including Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V & VM and Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage 2000 series.
In the past, orders for the customers in Asia Pacific were assembled, configured and distributed out of the Indianapolis Distribution Center by air transport. Being Hitachi Data Systems’ first distribution centre outside the US and Europe, the Asia Pacific Distribution Centre will streamline operations and reduce transportation, warehousing costs by virtue of being closer to customer locations and Hitachi Japan, the product supplier. The decrease in transportation time will also ensure timely configuration of Hitachi Data Storage products to specific customer requirements. The environmental-friendly distribution centre will contribute to the environment by reducing CO2 emissions by 36% or ±780 tons per month less of air pollution.
"Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region in the world. Our customer footprint in this region has grown rapidly and there has also been an increase in customer service level requirements. To support our company’s growth and to serve our customers even better, we decided to launch the Asia Pacific Distribution Centre. Our Distribution Centers (DCs) serve as critical links in the value chain of Hitachi Data Systems and they are important contributors to our value-proposition to our customers. We perfect our offerings at the DCs to ensure that we not only meet the needs of our customers but exceed them," said Kevin Eggleston, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hitachi Data Systems, Asia Pacific.
"Caring for the environment has never been so critical. Hitachi Data Systems is a partner of choice for implementing environmentally efficient IT solutions. The Asia Pacific Distribution Center will contribute significantly to the cause of environment protection by reducing power consumption and our overall carbon footprint. The distribution center is designed with customers and employees in mind. One of the unique features of the facility is specially manufactured tools to help the staff pack, un-pack and install storage equipment above 25Kg," said Frans van Rijn, Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain, CLO, Hitachi Data Systems.
The launch ceremony was attended by Dr Beh Swan Gin, Managing Director of Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB), senior government officials, customers and partners.
Over the next couple of years, the Distribution Center will continue to grow, increasing the range of technology assembled and customer satisfaction levels.
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Hitachi Data Systems provides best-in-class information technologies, services and solutions that deliver compelling customer ROI, unmatched return on assets (ROA) and demonstrable business impact. With a vision that IT must be virtualized, automated, cloud-ready and sustainable, Hitachi Data Systems offers solutions that improve IT costs and agility. With more than 4,100 employees worldwide, Hitachi Data Systems does business in more than 100 countries and regions. Hitachi Data Systems products, services and solutions are trusted by the world’s leading enterprises, including more than 70 percent of the Fortune 100 and more than 80 percent of the Fortune Global 100. Hitachi Data Systems believes that data drives our world – and information is the new currency. To learn more, visit: www.hds.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT/TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 400,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2008 (ended March 31, 2009) consolidated revenues totaled 10,000 billion yen ($102.0 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials, logistics and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
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