Hitachi RC 4848 remote control

The image shows a Hitachi RC 4848 remote control, a standard accessory typically paired with Hitachi-branded LED and Smart Televisions. While Hitachi is a historic Japanese industrial conglomerate, its consumer electronics division, particularly in the European market where this specific remote model is common, has undergone significant shifts in manufacturing and licensing.

Today, Hitachi branded consumer goods are often manufactured by third-party OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). In Europe, the Hitachi brand license for televisions is primarily held by Vestel, a major Turkish electronics manufacturer. Consequently, most of these remotes and the televisions they accompany are manufactured in Turkey or China. Despite the licensed production, the brand remains under the ultimate corporate umbrella of Hitachi, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.