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Originally from Michigan City, Indiana, USA, Sullair has focused on the research and development and manufacturing of screw air compressors for more than 50 years, and remarks as one of the world's best-known air compressor brands. In July 2017, Sullair joined Hitachi Group and Suzhou factory officially changed company name to Hitachi Global Air Power (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in 2023. The Sullair products made in HGAP-Suzhou factory has been widely sold in China, Southeast Asia markets and other regions of the world.

HGAP-Suzhou (previously named as SSAE) was founded in 2007 and put into operation in November 2008, which covers a land area of 23,800 m2. The floor area is about 14,100 m2, including main office, workshop, testing cells, and other subsidiary facilities.

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Exclusive Interview: HGAP-SZ Unveils Localized Transformation and Long-term Development Strategies

Exclusive Interview: HGAP-SZ Unveils Localized Transformation and Long-term Development Strategies

2026-08-06

Conducted by Compressor.cn (Compressor Magazine), the exclusive interview featured three core executives: Hideki Fujimoto, Global CEO & President of HGAP; Yoshi Tachibana, Deputy General Manager, Global Sales Operations Group of HIES, and former General Manager of HGAP-SZ; and Gary Dai, newly appointed General Manager of HGAP-SZ, interpreting the company’s strategic adjustments for the Chinese market.Hideki Fujimoto stated that HGAP-SZ acts as a critical strategic pioneer for HGAP in China, aiming to deliver integrated compressed air solutions by leveraging Hitachi’s OT and IT advantages, while Yoshi Tachibana analyzed the polarized competition of China’s compressor market and introduced the group’s global layout centered on Hitachi HMAX AI-powered solutions.Gary Dai elaborated on HGAP-SZ’s 2026 organizational optimization, including key job rotations to bridge market demands and R&D, as well as three core development priorities: accelerated product iteration, full-link cost optimization, and standardized distributor channel management.To adapt to localized market changes, HGAP-SZ will expand high-quality distributor resources, standardize regional channel management, and cautiously evaluate OEM cooperation possibilities while adhering to independent R&D and production to guarantee product quality and brand reputation.The company will further tap the potential of the domestic stock market by promoting EMC energy-saving renovation and BOT gas supply models with channel partners, focusing on long-term value creation rather than blind low-price competition to achieve high-quality and sustainable development in China.

Hitachi Asia Ltd. / Industrial Components & Equipment Group

Office Address:20 Pasir Panjang Road, #05-21 Mapletree Business City, Singapore 117439

Tel:+65 6305 7400

Fax:+65 6305 7401

Contact us in South East Asia:Hitachi Industrial Components & Equipment

Taiwan Hitachi Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.

Add: 3F, No.167,Tun Hwa N. Road, Hung-Kuo Building, Taipei City 105, Taiwan

Tel: +866 2 2718-3666

Fax: +886 2 2718-8180

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