Hitachi Medical Device Company Intelligence Report

Medical Device Company Intelligence Reports provide a full review of the company's activities, from its origins to its latest corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions, agreements, divestitures, major purchasing contracts and litigation. Sections are included on products, international activities and R&D, as well as a full, in-depth five year financial analysis. An introduction to each report and a full table of contents is provided for review. More than 60 Medical Device Company Intelligence Reports are currently available.

Additional Information

Hitachi Medical Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of diagnostic imaging systems, including MRI, CT, PET, X-ray, ultrasound and optical topography systems. The company also provides medical information systems and services. Hitachi Medical is a 62.25%-owned subsidiary of the global electronics giant, Hitachi Ltd, where it is reported as part of the parent company's Electronic Systems and Equipment business line.

In December 2010, Hitachi Medical acquired the majority of the shares of Aloka, a Japanese manufacturer of diagnostic ultrasound and bone densitometry systems, radiation measuring and analysis systems and laboratory test systems. Hitachi previously owned a minority interest in Aloka. Aloka became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi Medical in March 2011 and on 1st April 2011 its name was changed to Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd. With its international headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi Aloka Medical encompasses the ultrasound division of both Hitachi Medical and Aloka. The company has centralised its US business operations in Wallingford, Connecticut, at the site of Aloka’s former US headquarters. As a result of the acquisition of Aloka, Hitachi Medical has taken its position as one of the world’s largest ultrasound companies.

Hitachi Medical sells its products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia and other regions. In fiscal 2010 (year ended 31st March 2011), the company reported revenue of US$122.9 billion, of which 65% of sales were generated in Japan. The company’s key competitors include GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Dräger Medical and Toshiba.

This company report provides

Overview
Key contact information
Introduction to the company and its current activities
Summary of its financial performance
Who are the company’s major competitors?
Key recent events in an “at a glance” format

Financial Review
Current year and annual financial data, including revenue breakdowns by product area and geographic region (if available)
Table providing in-depth five-year financial analysis
Employee data, including breakdown by company division and geographic location

Strategic Focus
Investigates the company’s aims and its areas of focus

Products
Core product areas, key brands, product approvals and launches Research and Development
How much has been invested in R&D?
Where is the research based?
What alliances and agreements does the company have and with whom?

Manufacturing and Distribution
Identifying the company’s manufacturing locations
Sales and marketing facilities

Agreements
With whom has the company reached agreements and what do they involve? Key contracts awarded

Mergers, Acquisitions, Minority Investments and Divestments

Litigation

Key Corporate Events