Key Facts
• June 9, 2025: Hitachi announced plans for a new facility in Ibaraki.
• Location: Mito Works, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
• Investment: Several billion yen.
• Completion target: February 2027.
• Purpose: Develop next-generation standard elevator models.
• Market impact: Standard models account for 80% of new elevators in Japan.
Summary
Hitachi Ltd. and Hitachi Building Systems announced on June 9, 2025, their plan to establish a next-generation elevator development facility at the Mito Works in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The project involves an investment of several billion yen and aims for completion by February 2027. The facility will focus on developing standard elevator models, which constitute approximately 80% of new installations in Japan. This initiative underscores Hitachi’s commitment to advancing elevator technology and meeting domestic market demands.
