Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail is a global provider of integrated rail solutions, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying a wide range of railway products, including metro, commuter, and high-speed rolling stock. It offers comprehensive services that encompass signalling, traffic management, maintenance, and digital technology. Hitachi Rail's extensive capabilities allow it to deliver turnkey projects, leveraging advanced technology and research and development from the larger Hitachi Group. The company's mission focuses on enhancing societal well-being through innovative rail transport solutions that promote sustainable railway systems. Notable achievements include the development of renowned high-speed trains and advanced signalling solutions, underscoring its commitment to delivering value and efficiency to customers.

Keiji Kojima

President and CEO, Hitachi

Giuseppe Marino

CEO

2 past transactions

Omnicom Balfour Beatty

Acquisition in 2025
Omnicom Engineering Limited, a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty, is a UK-based company specializing in the development of vehicle-borne software and hardware platforms for asset survey, inspection, and monitoring in the transportation sector. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in York, the company offers innovative solutions such as OmniInspector, which allows clients to monitor infrastructure conditions without site visits, and OmniRTPS, a compact unit for continuous location tracking, even in tunnels. Other products include OmniVision, which generates digital records of infrastructure, and Digital Imaging for Condition Asset Monitoring that mitigates risks associated with manual inspections in hazardous areas. Omnicom Engineering serves notable clients, including Network Rail in the UK and Aurizon, Australia's largest rail freight operator, enhancing infrastructure effectiveness by enabling operators to predict and prevent asset failures through efficient maintenance planning.

Perpetuum

Acquisition in 2020
Perpetuum Ltd. is a company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, that specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization of electromagnetic vibration harvesting micro generators. Founded in 2004 as a technology spin-off from the University of Southampton, Perpetuum has developed innovative self-powered wireless sensor solutions designed for condition monitoring in various industries, including rail, oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation. Its flagship products convert mechanical vibration into electrical energy, allowing for the operation of autonomous, maintenance-free wireless sensor nodes that transmit critical data on equipment health and performance. Perpetuum is recognized as the global leader in vibration energy harvesting, continually advancing the practical applications of this technology to enhance operational efficiency and safety in industrial environments.
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