01/17/2025
Hitachi Global Air Power US, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, announced it will donate a custom-designed Sullair 185 Series Tier 4 Final Portable Air Compressor to the ARA Foundation Charity Auction. The company will also make a separate $10,000 charitable donation to Wounded Warrior Project® in support of wounded veterans, their families and caregivers.
Hitachi Global Air Power has proudly supported the American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation auction by donating a specially designed Sullair 185 portable air compressor.
“We are long-time supporters of the ARA Foundation, and we are honored to continue this partnership in 2025,” said John Randall, President and CEO, Hitachi Global Air Power. “This year, we are also proud to expand our charitable efforts by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans through our support of Wounded Warrior Project. These donations reflect our commitment to supporting our industry and giving back to our community, while paying tribute to the heroes who have made profound contributions to our country.”
This marks the seventh year Hitachi Global Air Power has donated a Sullair portable compressor to the ARA Foundation auction, with past designs including a pink compressor for breast cancer awareness, a “heart of gold” design for the American Heart Association and a Mardi Gras themed compressor supporting the Alzheimer’s Association.
To date, Hitachi Global Air Power’s contributions have raised over \$120,000 for the ARA Foundation Auction and an additional $40,000 for outside charities.
The donated WWP-themed Sullair Series 185 air compressor features hand-written messages of support and gratitude from Hitachi Global Air Power employees.
Additionally, Hitachi Global Air Power will present a $10,000 contribution to WWP in February 2025. The donation will support the organization’s mission to provide life-changing programs and services in mental health, career counseling and long-term rehabilitative care for veterans.
“The support we receive from Hitachi Global Air Power helps Wounded Warrior Project honor and empower warriors in their communities,” said Brea Kratzert Todd, Vice President of Business Development, WWP. “Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, warriors and their families never pay a penny for our programs and services.”
The custom WWP-themed Sullair 185 Series portable air compressor is powered by a 49-horsepower (hp) Kubota 1803 diesel engine delivering 185 cfm of air at 100 psi. Designed for reliability and performance, this model is a top choice for rental companies and is widely used in construction, mining, landscaping and more.
Founded in 1976, The ARA Foundation is an educational resource for the industrial equipment rental industry. Over the years, the charitable organization has sponsored a scholarship program, disaster relief programs, a technical training grant program and young professional development.
About Hitachi Global Air Power US
Headquartered in Michigan City, IN, Hitachi Global Air Power’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 57 years. For more information, visit https://www.hitachiglobalairpower.com.
About Hitachi
Hitachi drives social innovation business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. It solves customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT and products. The company’s revenues as three sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.hitachi.com.
