Corporate Apr. 02, 2019

Hioki Broadens the Business Activities of Hioki’s Indian Consolidated Subsidiary

April 1, 2019 - Nagano, Japan

Meeting on March 26, 2019, the Board of Directors of HIOKI INDIA ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED (HINE), a consolidated subsidiary of HIOKI, resolved to broaden the company’s business activities as described below.

Overview of the Change in Business Activities
HIOKI INDIA ENGINEERING has operated sales support, repair, calibration, and service businesses since its founding in order to expand and strengthen sales and service of HIOKI products in the Indian market. The company is now adding product sales capabilities so that it can also function as a sales subsidiary. Going forward, the consolidated subsidiary HINE will play the lead role in HIOKI’s efforts to expand its customer base so that it can more fully tap into the potential of the India market.

Before change:  Measuring instrument repairs, calibration, service, marketing, and sales support
After change: Sales of HIOKI products, measuring instrument repairs, calibration, service, marketing, and sales support
Effective date: April 1, 2019

Overview of Consolidated Subsidiary
Trade name: HIOKI INDIA ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED
Head office:  Gurugram
Representative: Tomohiko Iizuka
Capital: INR 20 million (JPY 32 million)

Future Outlook
This change is expected to have a minor impact on the HIOKI Group’s consolidated performance during the fiscal year ending December 2019.

"HINE will be operating under a new structure beginning April 1, 2019.  In addition to the customer support and repair services that we have been providing for the Indian market, we will be engaged in sales and marketing to fully serve customers in this region,” comments Tomohiko Iizuka, Managing Director.  "There is a saying, 'Win in India, Win Everywhere,' and HINE will be contributing greatly to the rapidly developing Indian economy through the  further utilizing of HIOKI products by its people across the country.   While respecting the legacy that my predecessors have established in India, the revised organization will strive to achieve further growth and develop as part of the HIOKI group.  We look forward to everyone’s continued support and encouragement."



About HIOKI

Established in 1935, HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION (TSE: 6866) has grown to become a world leader in providing  consistent delivery of test and measuring  instruments through advanced design, manufacturing, and sales and services. By offering over 200 main products characterized by safety and quality while meeting an expansive range of applications, we aim to contribute to the efficiency and value of our customers' work in research and development, production and electrical maintenance. HIOKI products and services are available around the world through our extensive network of subsidiaries and distributors. Information about HIOKI is available at www.hioki.com.
 

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