Hitachi Power Tools gets heavy duty with Circular Saw range launch
Hitachi Power Tools has added two new heavy-duty 185mm circular saws to its impressive power tool range. The C7SB3 is designed for high-speed cutting with its powerful 1710W fan cooled motor. It has a heavy duty aluminium base with scale, comfortable soft grip handle and comes with an 18 tooth TCT blade and guide as […]
Hitachi Nailers win iF Design Awards
Hitachi Power Tools has been awarded two iF design awards for its First Fix and Framing Nailers Li-ion battery cordless nailers, for which users do not need an air hose, or fuel gas cartridges. The 2018 iF award is the 11th award for the company in six consecutive years. Unlike traditional framing nailers that use […]
Hitachi Power Tools to become Metabo HPT in the USA
2018 is a big year for Hitachi Power Tools, with a rebranding, new offices in Europe and ambitious growth plans. We already knew that Hitachi Power Tools will become HiKOKI (pronounced Hai‐koh‐key) from October. Now details have emerged that North America will have a different rebranding – to Metabo HPT. The Metabo HPT brand will be seen […]
INTERVIEW: Hitachi Power Tools on acquisitions and this year’s big rebrand
Since its acquisition 12 months ago, Hitachi Power Tools has revealed new branding, ambitious growth plans and new offices in Germany. Torque Magazine caught up with Simon Miller, Marketing Director for Hitachi Power Tools, on the company’s rebrand and its future development of innovative, professional power tools… How’s business? Business is good. Hitachi Power Tools continues to perform strongly […]
Hitachi Koki to change brand name to HiKOKI in 2018
Power tool manufacturer Hitachi Koki has revealed plans to change its corporate name to Koki Holdings Co., Ltd., in June next year. Notably, the full line of power tools will be rebranded under the new name – HiKOKI (pronounced “hai-koh-key”) – with effect from 1 October 2018. The move follows Hitachi Koki’s acquisition by global investment firm […]
FOCUS on fastener tools: Master Abrasives, Makita, Norbar and Hitachi
Fasteners won’t get into place by themselves. Here we present fastener tool options from ZIPP, Norbar and Makita for stockists… Makita Makita has introduced the LXT Drywall Screwdriver – a new version of its popular 18v cordless drywall screwdriver that runs up to 2,500 rpm. That’s actually less than its predecessor, but it provides greater driving torque thanks to […]
Hitachi power tools gearing up for $447m ‘acquisition spree’
Hitachi’s Power Tool division – Hitachi Koki – is targeting becoming one of the top three power tools makers in the world, according to reports. Hitachi Koki will spend up to 50 billion yen ($447 m) on acquisitions to achieve this, the report said. The news follows the acquisition of Hitachi Koki by global investment firm […]
Hitachi Power Tools wins US distributor award for 5th consecutive year
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA) has been recognised for highest sales achievement by Sphere 1 members, a co-operative of independent tool, fastener and concrete accessory distributors in the USA. It is the fifth year in a row that Hitachi has received the honour and this year won the top award over 104 other Sphere […]
KKR to buy Hitachi Power Tools & accelerate global growth
Global investment firm KKR, via HK Holdings Co, is to acquire Hitachi Power Tools division, Hitachi Koki. The announcement confirmed rumours reported earlier this month and will see KKR purchase the firm with a view to support Hitachi Power Tools’ growth strategy. The Company is actively pursuing expansion in global markets, and acquired German power tool company […]
Hitachi power tools division up for sale, says reports
Hitachi Koki, the power tool division of Hitachi, is reportedly up for sale, according to Reuters. Private equity firm KKR & Co is in talks to buy the unit in a deal that is said to be worth over $1.3 billion. An anonymous insider gave Reuters the scoop. Hitachi Koki responded to the story over […]