Trading house eyes robust demand from semiconductor plant construction North America is Hitachi Construction Machinery’s largest market, but the company also holds a high share in Taiwan.
Trading house eyes robust demand from semiconductor plant construction North America is Hitachi Construction Machinery’s largest market, but the company also holds a high share in Taiwan. (Photo by Reiko Otake) TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu will acquire a Taiwan-based sales subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery by the end of 2026, Nikkei has learned, looking to tap the island's robust construction demand for semiconductor-related facilities.