Research and Markets: Hitachi Limited Company Profile 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 16 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14092) has announced the addition of Hitachi Limited: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering.
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This company profile on Hitachi Limited is part of a major new series of reports that will provide you with up-to-the-minute-analysis on the world's largest tier 1 and tier 2 component manufacturers. Each individual manufacturer is profiled in a consistent format, allowing you to quickly and easily make comparisons between manufacturers.
Addressing all the key issues that confront the component sector, this profile analyses Hitachi Limited's current and future M&A activity, changing new product development and R&D, financial and market information, company structure and product range, as well as offering a summary of the company's strategy and our view of its future prospects.
Automotive segments form a part of the large portfolio of the Hitachi group. The two main automotive businesses of the group are Automotive Systems Group and Automotive Components and Materials Company. Automotive Systems Group is a part of the Power and Industrial Systems business segment while Automotive Components and Materials is a part of Hitachi Metals Ltd., which in turn is a part of the High Functional Materials and Components business segment of Hitachi.
The Automotive Systems Group consists of four main system businesses, namely, Engine Management System, Electric Powertrain System, Drive Control System and Vehicle Information System. They manufacture alternators, starters, fuel injectors, solenoid valves, gas and airflow sensors and electric vehicles. Engine/exhaust components, suspension components and magnetic compass sensors are some of the products manufactured by the Automotive Components and Materials Company. The total revenues recorded by the Automotive Systems group in 2003 were US$81,438 million, a rise of 5% over 2002.
The profile is structured as follows: Company structure
A summary of the ownership and structure of the company, the other activities it is involved in and the relative contributions made by these activities. This will comprise:
- Company overview - Shareholders - Divisional organisation - International production network and engineering and development centres - Automotive product profile - A concise summary of the company's product groups. Customer profile
A note of the company's major customers worldwide and a round-up of recently awarded supply contracts.
Financial performance
A review of the financial strategy of the company as recorded in public statements and reports, followed by an analysis of the accounts for the last five years. It includes commentary on how the company has performed and its prospects over the coming 12 months.
Company strategy
A summary of the key elements of the company's strategy, particularly in major operational areas such as technical development, design or marketing. This section explains how recent events and emerging trends fit into the overall picture of the industry. It also summarises events over the past three years such as acquisitions, disposals and new ventures.
Product development and R&D An overview of the company's R&D strategy and recently launched products. Prospects Opinion on the company's future prospects. Contents of the report are as follows: - Company Dossier - Worldwide Locations - Financial Analysis - Competitor Analysis - Key Events - SWOT Analysis - Customers - Products - Product Development - Prospects
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