Hitachi High-Technologies Director Hidehito Obayashi Appointed Chairman of Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan
The Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ) announced at its general meeting the selection and immediate appointment of Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TOKYO: 8036, Hitachi High-Tech) Director Hidehito Obayashi as the association’s chairman.
SEAJ was established in March 1985 by major manufactures of semiconductor production equipment in Japan. The organization’s membership today consists mainly of manufacturers of equipment used in the production of semiconductors and flat-panel displays (FPDs). SEAJ is involved in a wide range of activities designed to promote the sound development of the industry.
For Hitachi High-Tech, the selection of Dr. Obayashi as chairman is an acknowledgement of its contribution to the industry and expectations for further contributions in the future. Hitachi High-Tech would like to express its gratitude to everyone involved for this accolade, and is committed to contributing to the further development of SEAJ going forward.

