Hitachi America Limited, established in 1959 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Limited, provides clients worldwide with information and security systems, passive optical network (PON) equipment, electronic devices and components, power and industrial systems, scientific instruments, automotive systems, consumer electronics, materials, and financial services. It develops material handling, packaging, coding, water conveyance, monorail transportation, drive and motor, pump and compressor, inkjet printing, air conditioning, and other industrial systems. The company's Power Systems Division produces thermal and nuclear power systems and proton beam therapy equipment. The firm's Ubiquitous Platform Systems Division offers consumers projection, plasma, and LCD televisions. It also manufactures DVD players, plasma monitors, and DVD camcorders. The unit offers businesses LCD projectors, interactive whiteboards, and cameras. Hitachi America's automotive unit, established in 1985, produces electronic engines, power trains, and emission control systems. Hitachi America also provides clients with technical support services. The firm serves businesses across the pharmaceutical, transportation, energy, life sciences, water treatment, food and beverage, and security sectors. Hitachi America is based in Brisbane California. It has additional offices in Tarrytown, New York and additional offices and subsidiaries across the Americas and Europe. The firm includes Hitachi Computer Products, Hitachi Electronic Devices, Hitachi Home Electronics, Hitachi Telecom, Hitachi Enterprise Server Logistics, and other subsidiaries. It also operates four research and development laboratories. Parent company Hitachi Limited was founded in 1910. The firm, which encompasses 932 consolidated subsidiaries,