02/23/2026
Hitachi Global Air Power US announced its donation of a custom-designed Sullair 185 Tier 4 Final portable air compressor to the American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation Charity Auction. Additionally, the company will make a separate $10,000 charitable donation to Humane World for Animals in support of animal protection.
Donated Sullair 185 portable air compressor.
“It’s become a tradition to donate a one-of-a-kind air compressor to the ARA Foundation and to tie it to an impactful cause that’s meaningful to our colleagues,” said Todd Rozar, Vice President of Portable Sales, Hitachi Global Air Power. “This year in particular marks a significant milestone, as we celebrate 50 years as an associate member of the ARA. This coincides with the ARA Foundation’s own 50th anniversary, and we are proud to continue our long-standing support of the equipment rental industry.”
The ARA Foundation Charity Auction will be held on March 1. This marks the eighth year Hitachi Global Air Power has donated a Sullair portable air compressor to the auction, with past canopy themes including Wounded Warrior Project® in support of wounded veterans, their families and caregivers, a pink air compressor for breast cancer awareness and a “heart of gold” design for the American Heart Association.
To date, Hitachi Global Air Power’s contributions have raised over \$155,000 for the ARA Foundation Charity Auction and an additional $50,000 for outside charities that inspired the designs of the donated air compressors.
The theme of the donated Sullair 185 air compressor is in support of Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States. Paw prints and photos of pets and animals shared by Hitachi Global Air Power employees were integrated into the design, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs and cows. The air compressor also features signatures and hand-written messages of support from employees, added during a special signing event held at the company’s manufacturing facility.
Hitachi Global Air Power will present a $10,000 contribution to Humane World for Animals in February 2026. The donation supports the organization’s mission to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to create permanent change where no animal suffers.
Steve McVeigh, Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Relations, Humane World for Animals, said, “We thank Hitachi Global Air Power for supporting our global work to drive meaningful progress toward a more humane world everywhere.”
The custom Humane World for Animals-themed Sullair 185 portable air compressor is powered by a 49 horsepower (hp) Kubota 1803 diesel engine delivering 185 cfm of air at 100 psi (7 bar). Designed for reliability and performance, this model is a top choice for rental companies and is widely used in construction, mining and landscaping.
About Hitachi Global Air Power US
Headquartered in Michigan City, IN, Hitachi Global Air Power US’s compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe, from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals and computer chips. As part of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems, Hitachi Global Air Power operates ISO 9001-certified factories in Michigan City, IN, and Suzhou, China, and sales offices strategically located in Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia and South and Latin America. Through brands Hitachi, Sullair and Champion (Australia), its machines have provided legendary reliability, durability and performance for more than 60 years. For more information, visit https://www.hitachiglobalairpower.com.
