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Hitachi Secures Elevator & Escalator Order for CRC Group’s Noida Project

New Delhi / October 17, 2024: Hitachi Ltd. announced on Thursday that its subsidiaries, Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Lift India Pvt. Ltd., have secured an order from CRC Group for the supply of 56 elevators and escalators. The units will be installed at CRC The Flagship in Noida. Hitachi Lift India will be responsible for the sales, installation, and maintenance of the elevators and escalators across India, a press statement from Hitachi stated.

The order includes 44 elevators, including high-speed models with speeds of 150 and 180 metres per minute, as well as 12 escalators. Additionally, a destination floor reservation system will be implemented to efficiently allocate elevator cars. The elevators are equipped with an earthquake emergency operation system that detects seismic activity and safely stops the elevator at the nearest floor, allowing passengers to exit without getting trapped, the statement added.

Masaya Sakakibara, Managing Director, Hitachi Lift India said “We are honoured to be involved in this prestigious project for the Noida district. Our aim is to contribute to the safe, secure and comfortable transportation for all users and development of the city by offering our high-quality products and services. We will continue to commit to the improvement of India’s society and the well-being of its people.”

Bharat Kaushal, Corporate Officer, Hitachi, Ltd. and Managing Director, Hitachi India said “Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. (hereafter Hitachi India)’s burgeoning partnership with India for over nine decades is growing at an unprecedented pace. As India accelerates its voyage to become one of the leading economies in the world by not only empowering its citizens, but also by building a world class infrastructure to enhance quality of life for billions. Hitachi Lift India is an integral partner of India’s transformational journey and CRC Group has been instrumental in further strengthening the resilient infrastructural landscape of the nation. We are overwhelmed to collaborate with CRC Group that marks a significant milestone in our commitment to further enhancing the urban infrastructure in India. This collaboration not only represents a strategic alignment between two leading organisations but also underscores our shared vision of innovation and excellence in ensuring India takes a giant leap forward for setting unparalleled architectural benchmarks, building a sustainable society. With our exemplary yet varied bouquet of solutions including urban mobility, energy, IT, payments, e-Education and e-Healthcare, Hitachi India is chartering an ambitious and progressive vision for building an ecosystem that further supports the mission of offering best in class technology for India and for the World.”

By undertaking this project, Hitachi Lift India aims to enhance its presence in the premium market and commit to the further business growth in India.

Outline of CRC The Flagship

CRC The Flagship is a 223,000 square-metre business hub consisting of 4 towers and a retail building. It offers office spaces, retail shops, and premium services apartments with various facilities such as a co-working space, an auditorium, and even a putting golf course.