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Hitachi Nico Transmission Co., Ltd.
Company Profile
| Company Name | Hitachi Nico Transmission Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Representative | Masanori Katayama President |
| URL | https://www.hitachi-nico.jp/en/ |
| Established | April 1, 2003 [Formerly Niigata Converter Co., Ltd.（1952）] |
| Employees | 525 |
| Head Office | 405-3 Yoshinocho 1-chome, Kita-ku, Saitama, 331-0811 Japan |
| Manufacturing Facilities, Branches and Subsidiaries | Factory : Omiya Plant (Saitama-Prefecture), Kamo Plant (Niigata-Prefecture) Office : Saitama (For overseas), Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka |
| Capital | JPY 450 million |
| Net Sales | JPY 17.2 billion (As of March 31, 2019) |
Overview
Since 1952 when our predecessor company "Niigata converter" started operation, we extensively have contributed to society through our products for mainly Japanese railway business.
Our products for railways are Power-shift transmission, Final drive gearbox and etc for DHMU, DHL, and working vehicles by diesel engine drive.
In the history of about 70 years, our products have not only been adopted with a high share in the domestic market, but also for all over the world(Asia, Oceania, Europe, South America and etc).
We continue eorts to develop the rail industry around the world by supplying our optimal products in accordance with customer's requirements and regional characteristics in its operating areas.
Products and Services
Power-shift Transmission [TACN-series]
[Feature] Underfloor installation
[Application] DHMU or Working vehicle
[Range] Approx. 180 ～ 600kW
[Remarks] High-efficiency (Direct-clutch)
Power-shift Transmission【TDCN-series】
[Feature] Drop box-type
[Application] DHL or Working vehicle
[Range] Approx. 100 ～ 1000kW
[Remarks] Easy-to-mount PTO
Topics・Characteristic examples
- 100% share in Japanese market (DHMU)
- "HAST" World's first Parallel Hybrid Transmission for railways
- Hybrid transmission
TACHN : Underfloor installation
TDCHN : Drop box-type - Use for special purpose vehicle
Multiple tie tamper, Rail carrier, Catenary maintenance vehicle, etc.
[Various options]
Special products in accordance with customer's requirements PTO, Multiple-disc brake, Hydraulic retarder brake, Constant speed control
