Zero Accident Award 2008 Highlights Hitachi GST Thailand's Commitment to Workspace Safety

09-26-2008, BANGKOK, Thailand -

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Thailand) Ltd. has been recognized at the national level again for its outstanding safety performance and ability to manage a safe and secure workplace. Established by the National Institute for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment, the “Zero Accident Award 2008” (Gold Level) demonstrates Hitachi GST Thailand’s achievement in operating for more than 30 million work hours without a significant employee injury during the period from November 25, 2005 to November 25, 2006.

“We are pleased to receive this award and be recognized for our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace,” said Pitak Pobhiransopon, occupation health and safety manager, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Thailand) Ltd. “We will continue to promote safety in the workplace and accident prevention, which are of critical importance to our manufacturing operations in Thailand.”

This is the second time Hitachi GST Thailand has received the national recognition. The company first earned the award in 2004, with 15.34 million work hours recorded without a lost time accident.

 

About Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies develops advanced hard disk drives to store and preserve the world’s valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, Hitachi enables users to fully engage in the digital lifestyle by providing high-value, high-capacity storage in formats suitable for the office, in the home or on the road. With vertically-integrated research, design and manufacturing capabilities, Hitachi delivers leadership technology and quality to its global customer base.

With approximately 33,000 employees worldwide, Hitachi offers a comprehensive range of hard drive products for desktop computers, high-performance storage systems and servers, notebooks and consumer devices. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.hitachigst.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 390,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008) consolidated revenues totaled 11,226 billion yen ($112.2 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, logistics, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.

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