Hitachi Construction Machinery Inaugurates Development Centre in Hubli

05 Mar 2025 CW Team

Hitachi Construction Machinery is proud to announce the inauguration of its new Development Center in Hubli, Karnataka, located at The Deshpande Foundation Campus, as per company's official Linkedin handle.

The centre was officially opened by Yusuke Kajita, Executive Officer of Hitachi Construction Machinery, alongside Sandeep Singh, Managing Director of Tata Hitachi, Kobayashi Takahiro, Alternate Director of Tata Hitachi, and Gururaj Deshpande, Co-Founder of the Deshpande Foundation. The event was attended by senior delegates from both organisations.

This milestone represents a significant step in Hitachi's ongoing journey of innovation and collaboration, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence and capabilities in India.

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