Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas has opened its new sustainable, state-of-the-art headquarters facility in Newnan, Georgia.
Hitachi constructed the adaptive-use facility to help propel the company’s growth in the Americas. It will facilitate the development and production of new machinery and elevate customer support.
Encompassing 8,187 square-metres of office space and 2,572 square-metres of space dedicated to conferences, the ConSite command centre and training space, the headquarters has been designed to enhance creativity and inspire future growth.
“In March 2022, we set out on a path to establish a more direct connection with customers. Our culture has been very much involved with listening, understanding and implementing customer feedback,” said Al Quinn, CEO of Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas.
“By combining the resources of the excavator, loader and mining businesses, the company has experienced a tenfold demand from previous years. The investment in a regional Americas facility helps strengthen that direct connection to the customer.”
The new headquarters will help the company focus on key growth areas, including a robust compact and construction business network that establishes a direct link to the customer in North, Central and South America. Hitachi is also expanding sales of mining excavators for construction and quarry sites in addition to mining sites.
In addition to the new regional headquarters facility, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas is also creating operating bases for parts remanufacturing and expansion of the rental business that will also provide the customer with additional support and options.
Sustainable construction
The Hitachi campus spans 19 acres and was initially created as a wheel loader assembly and manufacturing facility in 1987.
Embracing sustainable practices, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas opted for adaptive reuse principles in the development of the existing property. More than 7,000 square-metres of greenspace was reclaimed from the site by reconfiguring the employee parking areas and eliminating buildings and concrete.
Noteworthy sustainable practices included the recycling of concrete, steel and wood already on the site. Reclaimed materials included 3,900 cubic metres of recycled concrete repurposed for roadway, fill and redistribution; 3,770 cubic metres of exterior metal wall panels recycled and 113 metric tonnes of steel frame structure reused.
In addition, 6,500 square metres of existing concrete slabs were reused, 1,500 square metres of roof purlins and 4,550 square metres of old metal roof panels became decking for the new roof. Stairways and stair seating areas utilize 471 metres of reclaimed heart pine wood. Recycled plastics were used to manufacture all carpet products.
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“Establishing a direct connection with customers means listening and aligning with their needs and values,” Quinn said. “The industry has actively embraced a move toward sustainable practices, and this thoughtful consideration is reflected in the design of the new headquarters.”
The headquarters stands out for its energy-efficient design, featuring Low-E glass that blocks 62 per cent of solar energy while allowing 70 per cent of visible light to pass through. Skylights and roll-up doors contribute to natural lighting, integrating the indoors with the outdoors. An advanced energy management system monitors and optimizes energy consumption and temperature changes.
As well, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas continues to expand employment opportunities as it strengthens customer offerings and support.
Since taking the lead for the brand’s construction and mining equipment in the Americas, the company has more than tripled its employee count
