Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese electronics and heavy industry company, is one of the largest corporations in the world. Hitachi manufactures a diverse array of products, including air conditioners, batteries, broadcasting equipment, computers, construction equipment, data storage equipment, elevators, industrial robots, lighting fixtures, medical equipment, nuclear power plant equipment, railroad cars, rubber products, semiconductors, televisions, videotapes, and washing machines. The company also provides transportation, property management, printing, and financial services.