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HITACHI CHINA, ZHONGTIAN FINANCIAL ENTER PARTNERSHIP

Hitachi Elevator (China) has entered into a partnership with Zhongtian Financial Group, a Guizhou, China, company focused on developing the surrounding region, Hitachi announced on October 29. Zhongtian has developed numerous projects in the areas of urban renewal, industry upgrading, urban construction and boutique real estate projects. Hitachi has worked with Zhongtian to develop multiple projects in Guizhou for several years, establishing itself as a leader in the region's elevator market. With their new association, officially established during an October 14 ceremony in Guiyang, the two companies have committed to a long-term strategic partnership to jointly support urbanization in Guizhou province. The companies' joint projects include Guizhou Zhongtian Financial City, for which Hitachi is supplying 81 elevators and six escalators; and Zhongtian-Future Ark World Trade Center, for which Hitachi is providing 153 elevators and 38 escalators, including 12 8-m/s units.

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