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)
KEIICHI FURUKAWA
October 23, 2026 00:29 JST
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.