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Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems (HIES) Named Mr. Yoshihiko Tachibana as New General Manager of HGAP Suzhou and Introduced Organizational Changes
2024-03-21

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems (HIES) Named Mr. Yoshihiko Tachibana as New General Manager of HGAP Suzhou and Introduced Organizational Changes

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems (HIES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Yoshihiko Tachibana as the new General Manager of Hitachi Global Air Power Suzhou Co., Ltd. (HGAP-SZ), effective from April 1st, 2024. This transition follows the relocation of the current General Manager, Mr. Natsuki Kawabata, who will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of HGAP in the United States.Mr. Tachibana brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the industry. He joined Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems (HIES) in 2004, where he had been primarily responsible for HIES's international sales of Hitachi-branded air compressors. Prior to joining HIES, Mr. Tachibana served as a sales support engineer for overseas customers, gaining valuable insights into different business cultures and practices.During his career, Mr. Tachibana has had the opportunity to work and lead teams in various oversea countries, including China (Shenzhen), the United Kingdom (London), and Thailand (Bangkok). In China, he played a critical role in transferring the test bench from Japan to Shenzhen; and led the subsequent training for local engineers to grow as the future representatives of the company for China market. In the United Kingdom, Mr. Tachibana oversaw the sales of components by actively visiting and approaching customers across Europe. His footprint covered more than 20 countries during his tenure. Moreover, in Thailand, he led the team and successfully doubled the sales revenues within six years.Mr. Tachibana will soon relocate to Suzhou, China. With his extensive international management experience and excellent track record, Mr. Yoshihiko Tachibana is well positioned to lead HGAP-SZ into the next phase of growth and development in China.

2023 Sullair China Distributor Conference successfully concluded in Hong Kong
2023-05-08

2023 Sullair China Distributor Conference successfully concluded in Hong Kong

The 2023 Sullair China Distributor Conference was successfully held in Hong Kong. Distinguished guests from Hitachi headquarters, executives from Sullair, and Sullair China distributors gathered to discuss the theme of "Leading a Sustainable Future" and engaged in lively discussions.At the beginning of the conference, Yasuhiro (Charlie) Takeuchi, President of HIES; Hideharu (Henry) Tanaka, Executive Director of HIES; and John Randall, President of Sullair Global and Director of HIES, each delivered speeches and formulated a comprehensive strategic plan for the company's future development.Stephanie Roberts, Director of HIES Branding Dept, highlighted that the company's renaming represents a new beginning. The company will continue to provide highly efficient compressors and industrial Internet solutions to help customers achieve better energy efficiency and operational effectiveness.Looking ahead, Hitachi Group Air Power (HGAP) will continue to develop innovative technologies, strengthen digital technology empowerment, and firmly adhere to green and low-carbon production and management concepts, providing more valuable compressed air solutions. Kawabata Natsuki, General Manager of Sullair Asia, provided strategic guidance and implementation suggestions based on the company's actual situation, opening up a new chapter of development.Following that, the representatives from Sullair China provided comprehensive insights on the company's sales performance review and outlook, operational review and continuous improvement, as well as quality, legal, financial, channel management, engineering, products, and services.

WORKING TOGETHER:2022 Sullair China Distributor Conference Successfully Concluded
2022-06-30

WORKING TOGETHER:2022 Sullair China Distributor Conference Successfully Concluded

On June 27, the 2022 distributor conference of Sullair China was grandly held at Changsha, China. Nearly 100 distributors from China gathered together to review the brilliant achievements of Sullair in 2021 and discuss the ambitious strategy for 2022.Due to the pandemic impact on travel, two senior executives from Hitachi——the President and Director Charlie Takeuchi san and the Managing Director of Global Air Compressor Operations group Henry Tanaka san recorded a speech for the conference. In the video, Hitachi executives encouraged Sullair distributors to be more innovative and flexible to meet the new challenges of the changing markets.John Randall, Sullair global President and CEO delivered the opening speech virtually via video conference. John expressed his appreciation for Sullair China’s achievements in the past year and his expectation back to China to visit the distributors. Kawabata Natsuki san, General Manager of Sullair Asia extended a warm welcome to all the distributors. In his speech, Kawabata san highly recognized the huge growth of Sullair China in 2021, and proposed new targets and strategies for the new year.Following the management’s speech, the representatives from Sullair China sales, operation, quality, finance, marketing, channel management, legal, engineering and product management team also made the presentations.

2021 Sullair Distributor Conference Themed “Transformation” Successfully Concluded
2021-06-08

2021 Sullair Distributor Conference Themed “Transformation” Successfully Concluded

On May 24-26, 2021, Sullair held the distributor conference themed “transformation” at Renaissance Sanya Haitang Bay Resort of Hainan. On the day of the conference, over 150 Sullair distributors from China gathered to look back over the past, and look forward to the future for embarking on a new journey together.The goal of the conference’s theme “Transformation” is to let Sullair be more customer-centric, to have our partners work together for sustainable society and win a big future together.At the beginning of the conference, Mr. John Randall, who is now the President and CEO of Sullair Global, and Mr. Kawabata Natsiki, the new General Manager of Sullair Asia, made speeches from a strategic perspective. The two leaders gave a unique insight about the current market environment and the future strategic planning of Sullair. All the distributors are also ready to help Sullair Asia to make another splendid achievement.After the management’s opening speech, the representatives from Sullair sales, operation, quality, finance, channel management, legal, engineering and product management team also made speech and delivered the latest development status and products of Sullair.Products showcase were also arranged during the conference. The new products with the whole downstream treatment products show to the distributors how the components work with each other to match supply to system demand perfectly, and improve the production efficiency and save the energy.

Relocation of Sullair Shenzhen
2020-11-09

Relocation of Sullair Shenzhen

Sullair Shenzhen relocation ceremony was held in Shenzhen on November8,2020.Sullair invited some key accounts and distributors in southern China to attend the ceremony.Mr. John Randall, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sullair Asia, made a wonderful speech on behalf of the management. John reviewed the achievements of Sullair in the past, looked forward to the bright future, and expressed his sincere gratitude to our partners over the years.In the opening speech, John made a detailed explanation of Sullair’s relocation: "After the transformation, Sullair Shenzhen will retain the compressors and spare parts sales, after-sales service and other relevant support departments, and will take more focus on serving the South China market."And then, John and 4 representatives of the key distributors in South China held a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony. There was also a special session during the event. The authoritative media “Compressor World” interviewed Mr. John Randall, General Manager of Sullair Asia, and Mr. Yang Jian, Sales Deputy General Manager of Sullair Asia, about the relocation arrangements of Sullair. During the interview, John and Yang Jian answered questions about Sullair’s strategic development and future plans.

“Maintain quality and pursue intelligence” - Sullair Asia President Sean Xie gives interview at bauma China
2018-12-14

“Maintain quality and pursue intelligence” - Sullair Asia President Sean Xie gives interview at bauma China

Construction machinery trade fairbauma China was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from 27 to30 November, 2018. The advanced technologies and innovative equipment displayedat the Sullair booth attracted a large number of visitors throughout thefour-day event.Sullair exhibited a number of newmachines during the expo, including a 700RH model and a 1300 model largeportable air compressor equipped with smart controls, the OFD1550 portable oilfree air compressor, and the PTO12XH unpowered accessory air compressor.The Sullair 700RH and 1300 portablediesel air compressors now come with smart controls in place of the traditionalmechanical controls, allowing for more precise control of the machine andfaster response times. This in turn helps improve efficiency and reducesoverall diesel consumption. In addition, thanks to the multiple controlprograms available for these products, a single air compressor can provide theright air volume and pressure for a variety of working scenarios.Such powerful functionality did not gounnoticed by the media at the event. Sullair Asia President Sean Xie providedmore information about Sullair's products and future developments in aninterview.He said, “The extreme functionality ofSullair’s air compressors means that air volume and pressure can be guaranteedeven at 5,000 meters above sea level. While maintaining the machines’traditional strengths, we’ve also introduced the smart control programs I'vepreviously mentioned, making the 700RH one of the top models industry wide interms of air volume. Meanwhile, the 1300 model covers several working featuresthat are included in the 1100XHH, 1200XXH and 1300XH models. Aside from this,the OFD1550 oil free portable air compressor is fitted with a Sullair dry screwtwo-stage air end to provide 100% class 0 oil free air at any time to meet theneeds of complex and sensitive working environments.”In line with China’s increasinglystringent emissions standards and environmental requirements, the Sullair 700RHand 1300 diesel portable air compressors are more efficient and consume lessdiesel, helping improve competitiveness in the construction and drillingaccessory fields, while also greatly reducing clients’ construction costs overthe long term. Sean Xie mentioned that the oil free portable machines are inhigh demand in Southeast Asia, which will further grow Sullair’s business inthe energy and chemicals sectors. The OFD1550 oil free portable air compressorexhibited at bauma China was flown in all the way from the Sullair headquartersin the US. The machine takes a further step forward by meeting T4 emissionsstandards and is one of the top machines on the global market.In July, 2017, Sullair formally joined the Hitachi Group,which launched a powerful new partnership. Hitachi Group has been focused onthe information technology sector for several years and is a world-leader indigital technologies and IoT. Sean Xie said, “We hope that with this advantage,Sullair can gradually improve its digitalization of client equipment files andclient data to lay the groundwork for the creation of a big data platform andpave the way for greater cost efficiencies for clients. Going forward,Sullair’s many machines will be connected so that air compressor performancecan be monitored and preventative maintenance carried out. Sullair keepsimproving the capabilities of its product development teams and working tocreate industry-specific solutions, while maintaining and improving theproducts’ existing strengths, including performance, convenience, and the levelof automation. In a discussion about the impact of the US-China trade waron Sullair, Sean Xie said that the company is facing the objective challengeswith confidence and determination, noting, “Sullair plans to broaden its incomesources and decrease expenditures through cost optimization and technicalinnovation, which will offset some of the impact of the trade war. At the sametime, comprehensive preparations have been made for any problems that mayarise.” In this regard, Sean Xie is optimistic about Sullair’s prospects forgrowth in 2019. “We are confident that by rolling out our new products,promoting our brand, and managing our operations efficiently, we can maintainour current trajectory of strong and sustainable growth. Bauma China is one of the most significant events in theindustry calendar and this year’s fair was very fruitful for Sullair. Thenumber of visitors to the Sullair booth reached a record high, with an averageof more than 300 people welcomed to the stand on both of the first two days.Sullair has attended the event for many years now and Sean Xie confirmed thatthe company will continue to attend in the future.

Sullair was invited to the tenth annual Food & Beverage Manufacturing Summit
2018-12-10

Sullair was invited to the tenth annual Food & Beverage Manufacturing Summit

From 21-22 November2018, the tenth annual Food & Beverage Manufacturing Summit was held inShanghai as scheduled. This event gathered a large number of prominentindividuals from across the food industry to explore the latest trends in foodand beverage manufacturing and technologies, to tackle the dynamic challengesof pursuing “healthy development”, and to identify and experiment with variouspossibilities for collaborative technological innovation and cross-bordercooperation.As a leader in the air compressor industry,Sullair was also invited to this summit.Based on Sullair’s extensive experience with the applications of oil-free products in the industry,Sullair representatives gave a brilliant speech titled “An Introduction to Sullair's Oil-Free Air Compressor Technology.” From the DSP Oil-Free Air Compressor which received the 2018 Ringier Technology Innovation Award for the Food and Beverage Industry, to the VT series of oil-free air compressors used by the leading hotpot companies, Sullair’s innovative products have always delivered outstanding performance in the food industry.Sullair’s oil-free products include its oil-free dry screw compressors, the oil-free wet screw compressors and oil-free rotaryscrew compressors. These products boast an extremely wide field of applications. Based on their key fundamental “oil-free” technology, each of these products stands out with their own technical advantages.Regarding the DSP Oil-Free Dry Screw Compressor The DSP features a newly-developed high-performance machine head, which guarantees improved corrosion resistance by preventing and avoiding leaks.The DSP also uses Sullair’s independently developed V-shaped variable speed control system and load control technology, which maximize energy savings.Its operations are flexible for use with a wide range of devices, and the DSP can be customized with a variety of different operating systems to suit the needs of users.Powerful, energy-saving, and environmentally-friendly; safe and worry-free green production Regarding the GS Oil-Free Wet Screw Compressor VT emits extremely little vibration and noise during use, and can be employed without causing disturbance even in an office environment.VT uses the latest vortex screw compressor technology, and comes equipped with a spare engine, ensuring high levels of efficiency and a long service life.VT requires little installation space, and its back and right sides are both vertically flat surfaces. The dorsal exhaust structure also saves a great deal of space at the top.Clean, efficient, convenient, and low-noise; perfect for food manufacturing applications Regarding the GS Oil-Free Wet Screw Compressor GS uses a composite resin rotor, a corrosion-resistant stainless steel spindle, and a corrosion-resistant brass casing, all of which guarantee long-term corrosion aversion.It also features an advanced twin-screw structure and an optimized bearing configuration to ensure the long-term efficient operations of the compressor engine.GS combines a water-lubricated spindle seal with an enclosed bearing cavity with grease-lubricated bearings to ensure low-impurity, oil-free exhaust under any conditions.High-efficiency; corrosion-resistant; low exhaust; superior production and advanced user experience Sullair has been deeply investing in the air compressor market for more than 50 years, and the company has established a comprehensive sales and service system that covers numerous regions across the world. Thanks to innovative technologies and extensive experience, Sullair’s oil-free air compressors are providing comprehensive and advanced technical solutions for numerous internationally-renowned food and beverage companies.

Sullair brings latest “star product” to the CS Show 2018 amid much acclaim
2018-09-10

Sullair brings latest “star product” to the CS Show 2018 amid much acclaim

From August 28 to 30, 2018, Sullair Asia made an impressive appearance at the fifth Shenzhen International Circuit Sourcing Show ("CS Show") with its latest WS series 24KT model air compressor. The show was packed with an array of representatives from enterprises relating to the circuit board industry, who were provided with the opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas, working to promote the continuous growth of Chinese circuit board industry. Focusing on providing one-stop PCB/FPC sourcing services for electronics manufacturers, the show also showcased to end users the strength of enterprises in the circuit board industry as well as the impressive breakthroughs in every aspect of the industry, from technology, processes to materials.As a world-leading air compressor manufacturer, Sullair has been renowned all over the world for its innovative technology and first-rate services. In addition, the company is also on the leading edge of the circuit board industry. Integrating high-efficiency, environmentally-friendly, and smart features, its WS series 24KT model air compressor, DSP series oil-free rotary screw air compressor, vacuum pump, and other quality products have embodied both the company’s strength in and attitude to the circuit board industry.This new product needs less space, but can provide compressed air of superior quality. Sullair’s 24KT model air compressor is a new product with competitive advantages in both technology and costs, aiming to provide solutions for the increasing market demand for more economic and effective air compressors. The product was undoubtedly the halo protagonist of the show, captivating the interest of the crowd to stop and take a look. Featuring a deluxe microcomputer controller, the product also utilized the advanced digital technology to reinforce its characteristics of safety, convenience, and environmental friendliness, and was designed to be low-noise, tremendously improving the working conditions for operators. Most impressively, the variable-frequency drive (VSD) technology can save users up to 50% in energy costs.For years, corrosion has been the greatest enemy for the circuit board industry. But the 24KT model air compressor has already triumphed over this problem. Sullair’s 24KT model air compressor is equipped with 24KT lubricant, which significantly protects it from corrosion damage. Further, Sullair has also developed new Tyger lubricant, which is not only more cost-effective but also suitable for all kinds of working conditions.During the three-day exhibition, Sullair hosted hundreds of industry professionals and held in-depth conversations with them, covering every point from industrial trends, features to applicable scope. Sullair has been devoting itself to launching an innovative product portfolio and keeping its finger on the pulse of market trends. Through this show, Sullair has effectively showcased to the industry that it is always at the forefront with its advanced technology, cutting-edge products, and innovative solutions. The company will also persist with its “customer first” principle and cooperate with diverse industrial partners to further propel the circuit board industry’s in-depth development. The common goal for everyone, undoubtedly, is to provide solutions for all issues that users had, have, or will have relating to compressed air.

Sullair DSP oil-free air compressor has won the “2018 Food and Beverage Industry – Ringier Technology Innovation Award”
2018-08-17

Sullair DSP oil-free air compressor has won the “2018 Food and Beverage Industry – Ringier Technology Innovation Award”

On July 11, the high-profile “2018 Food and Beverage Industry – Ringier Technology Innovation Awards” ceremony was held at the Shanghai New International Exposition Center. After independent deliberation by the senior judge group consisting of experts from industry associations and research institutions,Sullair ultimately lived up to the expectations of all and stood out from many products to become the champion with their “Sullair DSP series of dry, oil-free, screw air compressors”About the Ringier Technology Innovation AwardsThe Ringier Technology Innovation Awards are sponsored by Ringier Trade Media, a leading Asian industry message media company, aimed at praising innovative products and technology with prominent contributions in the industry. Since its successful launch in 2006, the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards have been constantly promoted and developed in sectors such as food and beverage processing, plastics and metal processing and packaging. Now it has become the most international and professional technology innovation award in the industry!For this, Sean Xie, President of Sullair Asia said: “It is a great honor for Sullair to win this award. As the global leader of air compressor equipment manufacturing, Sullair has always dedicated itself to using the most advanced technology, equipment and production process to consistently satisfy customer needs. In the future, Sullair will continue to carry forward our spirit of originality, quality and service to contribute to the development of more industries.”So how did this high-profile and industry-acclaimed air compressor win over the group of judges and users?Let Sullair list out the reasons one by one:1. "Class 0" Oil-Free CertificationCertified by the certification institution TüV Rheinland in Germany, Sullair DSP oil-free screw compressors can provide 100% oil-free compressed air at a high quality, its air quality has surpassed ISO 8573-1 standard and reached the highest “class 0” oil free grade.In terms of the food andbeverage processing industry, an industry with higher demand on air andenvironment, oil-free air compressors have provided maximal exhaust air qualityguarantee, the safety of supporting equipment required for users and theproduction environment so that customers can rest-assured of the quality offood and beverages.2. High-performance HeadsDSP oil-free air compressors are equipped with built-in, newly-developed high-performance heads. Based on the feature ofanti-leakage, it has further guaranteed that stainless steel rotors with excellent corrosion resistance and durability are keptat optimal intervals to help enterprises improve their production efficiency.3. Energy Conservation and Environmental ProtectionDSP oil-free screw air compressors are equipped with built-in, V-type variable speed control and loading capacity control technology, which can not only cope with various loading demands, but also fully leverage energy conservation effects through its exceptional stability. In addition, the oil fume recovery equipment and automatic drain valves for condensed water can drain condensed water during intervals while not wasting compressed air to achieve good environmental protection effects.Energy-conserving and environmentally-friendly “Green” oil-free air compressors help food and beverage products return to “green nature”.4. Convenient OperationWhile the energy conservation performance has been enhanced, DSP oil-free compressors pursue operation convenience even more. They are equipped with a large LCD so that the operation status of compressors and various settings are apprehended at a glance. Energy-conserving operation and timing operation functions can all be realized through simple steps to enhance the management and maintenance efficiency of customers’ compressors.5. Low-noise DesignEquipped with built-in low-noise heads, DSP oil-free screw air compressors have also adopted vibration insulation structures for its drive system and lowered the noise through reducing the sound of air inlet and outlet to maximally optimize the production environment of the food and beverage industry.6. Wide Range of ModelsTo cope with high air outlet pressure, DSP oil-free air compressors have a rich variety of products, extensively adopted indifferent operation systems based on varying customer needs.To make further progress, in its 2020-2021 proposal, Sullair hopes to also give full play to the advantages of oil-free aircompressors while aat the same time focusing on the R&D of new products. Through expanding its sales, Sullair hopes tomake more contribution to improving the production efficiency and environment for the processing of food and beverages.2018 Food and Beverage Industry – Ringier Technology Award is recognition of Sullair but also a kind of spurIt represents industry affirmation for Sullair air compressors and more so symbolizes the trust placed by customers on the craftsmanship and quality of Sullair productsWe will continuously carry forward Sullair quality because Sullair is not just air compressors alone

Sullair Internal Training- We Are Always On the Path of Growth
2018-04-19

Sullair Internal Training- We Are Always On the Path of Growth

As a global leading air compressor supplier, Sullair has been devoted to the development and manufacturing of screw air compressors for more than 50 years. Thanks to the efforts and dedication of every Sullair employee, Sullair Asia's sales and after-sales service network now covers China, Southeast Asia and other Asian regions. This is thanks to the hard work and contribution of every Sullair employee, they are the ones who have created each milestone in Sullair history.Here, in order to respond to market changes and the pace of the company's development, we have organized a training course on complex thinking and knowledge for the heads of the after-sales service department and some of the functional departments on the 19th and 20th of April. Beginning with an ice-breaking game led by Ms. Huang Xiaowei, the HR director, the learning environment was filled with laughter during each themed segment of the training course.Lesson 1: Leadership Sailing depends on steersman; all things grow under the sun. In any team, leadership skills are the winning hand. Today, the Leadership training course brought by Mr. Xie Weidong, President of Sullair Asia helps department heads master the concept of team management from the upper stream of the company and sets the tone for future development.President Xie mentioned that leadership is an art that focuses on people and guides people. It requires ambition and the willingness to undertake responsibility. As leaders, we must first establish a goal and know how to motivate and trust others in the attainment of our goals. As the president of Sullair Asia, Mr. Xie Weidong has established himself as our role model. He not only gave specific guidance to the company's leadership and implementation work, but also summed up three issues for us: 1. Does the team have a clear goal? 2Has the team been given enough time and resources? 3. Has the team received enough support? Conclusion: This is not only a requirement for Sullair leaders, but also a requirement for himself. All Sullair employees should take note and learn.Lesson 2: Brand Sales and Service ConceptsSales is about the delivery of inherent value to customers. Xie Jie, Director of the After-sales Service Department stated clearly in the “Brand Sales and Service Concepts” training that: After-sales service is the value of Sullair sales. In particular, after-sale service is tied to the parts and service of the Sullair brand. ”For Sullair, every after-sales strategy focuses on the development over the next three to five years with the key lying in providing customers with products that meet demand and solve problems. This is also Sullair's concept of creating service-oriented products. Director Xie's arguments on each aspect of brand value selling have been very innovative. Each specific example that was shared brought guidance to the trainees on how to think and act, so that everyone can fully grasp the basic concept and framework knowledge of parts and service sales.

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