Hitachi prepares to pump up the volume

Hitachi has linked up with LG Electronics as part of its plan to become a new force in the global water PPP market. What is its strategy?

 Japanese conglomerate Hitachi is aiming to become a household name for water services – as well as washing machines. On 11 July, the company announced a water treatment joint venture with Korean appliance maker LG Electronics, which is scheduled to be formally established in October 2011. LG will be the majority equity holder, putting up 51% of the KRW18 billion ($16 ...

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