Hitachi acquires Shimizu commercial AC factory from former JCI JV

Hitachi confirmed acquisition of the Shimizu commercial air conditioning factory previously owned under its joint venture with Johnson Controls, as part of the JCH JV sale to Robert Bosch. Hitachi says the deal will accelerate global expansion of Hitachi-branded AC through Bosch.

“JAPAN: Hitachi has confirmed the acquisition of the commercial air conditioning factory which had been owned under its former joint venture business with Johnson Controls.”

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