What Metabo HPT does

Metabo HPT produces electric, cordless, and pneumatic power tools, fasteners, and accessories for professional construction trades. The brand was formerly known as Hitachi Power Tools in North America and now operates under Koki Holdings America Ltd., headquartered in Braselton, Georgia. The company serves North American markets (United States and Canada) through authorized dealers, major home improvement retailers, and a direct e-commerce storefront for branded merchandise.

The company's product architecture centers on the MultiVolt battery platform, which supports both 18V compact and 36V high-power interchangeable battery systems across an extensive cordless catalog spanning nailers, framing and finish nailers, saws, drills, impact drivers, hammer drills, rotary hammers, impact wrenches, angle grinders, sanders, routers, rebar tools, and cordless air compressors. Complementary product lines include a full fasteners range (framing nails, roofing nails, siding nails, flooring staples, deck/drywall screws), accessories (saw blades, drill bits, batteries, chargers, measuring tools, compressor accessories), and pneumatic tools. Proprietary features include brushless motor technology, User Vibration Protection (UVP), and Reactive Force Control (RFC) safety systems on selected products.

Metabo HPT generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of tools, fasteners, and accessories via three channels: a dealer network indexed through the Where To Buy locator, major home improvement retailers serving professional contractors and DIY buyers, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce at retail.metabo-hpt.com for branded gear. The primary customer segments are professional contractors in residential home building, remodeling, and commercial construction, with a secondary DIY/homeowner segment. Marketing emphasizes long-form content — including the Trade Secrets podcast and the October 2025 'Bring Back Shop Class' partnership with the Shop Class Foundation — aimed at professional tradespeople and vocational education advocacy.

Name

Metabo HPT

Legal name

Koki Holdings America Ltd.

Website

https://metabo-hpt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metabo HPT, a Koki Holdings subsidiary, manufactures cordless and pneumatic power tools, fasteners, and accessories under the MultiVolt 18V/36V platform for professional contractors and DIY buyers across North America via dealers, home improvement retailers, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Braselton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Power Tools Sales: Direct sales of corded and cordless power tools including nailers, saws, drills, grinders, hammers, and impact wrenches to professional contractors and consumers through retail and distribution channels
2. Fasteners: Sales of specialized fasteners including siding nails, flooring staples, framing nails, roofing nails, and deck/drywall screws that complement power tool product lines
3. Accessories: Sales of tool accessories including saw blades, drill bits, batteries, chargers, measuring tools, and air compressor accessories
4. Metabo HPT Branded Gear: Consumer merchandise and branded gear sold through retail.metabo-hpt.com e-commerce storefront

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metabo HPT manufactures and sells cordless, corded, and pneumatic power tools including nailers, saws, drills, impact drivers, rotary hammers, grinders, impact wrenches, sanders, routers, and air compressors, sold alongside matching fasteners and accessories. The lineup is anchored by the MultiVolt 18V/36V cordless platform allowing battery interchange across tool categories, targeting professional contractors and DIY consumers through authorized dealers and retailers.

Product overview

Metabo HPT is a professional-grade power tool brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of cordless and pneumatic power tools, fasteners, and accessories. Formerly known as Hitachi Power Tools, the brand is now Metabo HPT in North America. The product lineup centers around the MultiVolt System of 18V and 36V cordless tools, which includes nailers (framing nailers like NR1890DRST and NR3690DR, finish nailers like NT1865DMAST and NT1865DA, brad nailers, staplers), saws (circular saws, miter saws like C1810DFA and C12RSH2S, jig saws, reciprocating saws), drills (driver drills like DS18DEX and DS18DDXS, hammer drills like DV36DA, right angle drills like D36DYA), grinders (angle grinders in various sizes), rotary hammers (SDS Plus and SDS Max models like DH40MEY2 and DH3640DAQ2), and specialty tools (rebar bender/cutter VB3616DA, routers, sanders, heat guns). The company also offers combo kits (KC18DDXS, KC18DEXQB), air compressors (THE TANK series including EC914S, EC1315S, EC2610EA, and cordless EC36DAQ4), and a full line of fasteners and accessories. The Trade Secrets podcast provides business advice for tradespeople. The brand serves construction, home building, and remodeling industries with both corded AC and cordless battery-powered options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18V MultiVolt Brushless 1-3/4" Coil Roofing Nailer (NV1845DA) Cordless coil roofing nailer in the 18V MultiVolt system, designed for roofing applications without requiring a compressor or hose.
• 18V MultiVolt Cordless 21° 3-1/2" Plastic Strip Framing Nailer (NR1890DRA) Cordless framing nailer with 21-degree angle and 3-1/2 inch plastic strip collation, part of the MultiVolt cordless system.
• 18V MultiVolt Brushless Pro 15-Ga Angled Finish Nailer (NT1865DA) Pro-grade cordless finish nailer with brushless motor, 15-gauge angled configuration, eliminating need for compressor and hose.
• 1-9/16" SDS Max Rotary Hammer (DH40MEY2) AC brushless motor rotary hammer with SDS Max bit system, User Vibration Protection (UVP), Reactive Force Control (RFC), 4 speed modes, and 1,150W power input. Features 13% less vibration than previous model.
• 18V Sub-Compact Driver Drill and Impact Driver Kit (KC18DDXS) 2-piece combo kit including WH18DDXS impact driver (1,240 in-lbs torque, 3,200 RPM, 4,000 BPM) and DS18DDXS driver drill (485 in-lbs torque, 1,700 RPM), with (2) 2.0Ah batteries. Both tools feature brushless motors and are part of the MultiVolt system.
• 18V MultiVolt Cordless Brushless Driver Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit (KC18DEXQB) 2-piece combo kit including brushless driver drill and brushless impact driver with (2) 2.0Ah batteries.
• THE TANK 6-Gallon High Capacity Pancake Air Compressor (EC914S) High-capacity 6-gallon pancake air compressor from Metabo HPT's THE TANK series.
• THE TANK 8-Gallon Trolley Air Compressor (EC1315S) 8-gallon trolley-style air compressor from THE TANK series.
• 10 Inch Table Saw with Fold and Roll Stand (C10RJS) Jobsite table saw featuring fold and roll stand for portability, part of Metabo HPT's new products lineup.
• 12 Inch Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker (C12RSH2S) Professional sliding compound miter saw with dual bevel capability and laser marker for precise cuts.
• 1-3/4 Inch Coil Roofing Nailer (NV45AB2) Pneumatic coil roofing nailer for 1-3/4 inch roofing nails.
• 21 Degree Plastic Collated 3-1/2 Inch Framing Nailer (NR90AES1) Pneumatic framing nailer with plastic collated fasteners and 21-degree angle.
• 36V MultiVolt Brushless Rebar Bender/Cutter (VB3616DA) Cordless rebar bender and cutter with brushless motor, using 4.0Ah batteries (x2), part of 36V MultiVolt system.
• 36V Cordless Metal Connector Nailer (NR3665DA) High-voltage cordless nailer designed for metal connector applications, part of 36V MultiVolt system.
• 18V Lithium Ion 2.0Ah Batteries w/ Charge Indicators / Charger Kit (UC18YKSLS) Battery and charger kit including (2) 2.0Ah 18V lithium-ion batteries with charge indicators and charger.
• 45 Piece 1/4" Impact Driver Bit Set (115845M) Bit set containing 45 pieces for impact driver applications.
• Fasteners (Siding Nails, Flooring Staples, Framing Nails, Roofing Nails, Joist Nails, Staples, Decking/Drywall Screws, Finishing Nails, Specialty Nails) Specialized fasteners including siding nails, flooring staples, framing nails, roofing nails, joist nails, staples, decking/drywall screws, finishing nails, and specialty nails designed to complement Metabo HPT power tool product lines.
• Tool Accessories (Saw Blades, Drill Bits, Driver Bits, Measuring Tools, Compressor Accessories, Tool Stands, Batteries and Chargers) Tool accessories including saw blades, drill and driver bits, measuring tools, air compressor accessories, tool stands and work supports, and batteries and chargers supporting the Metabo HPT tool ecosystem.
• Trade Secrets Podcast (powered by Metabo HPT) Podcast series delivering real-world lessons, strategies, and hacks for tradespeople and those starting trades businesses. Hosted by John Palumbo of BigHeads Network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% less vibration compared to previous model (DH40MEY)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shop Class FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Metabo HPT has partnered with the Shop Class Foundation as part of their 'Bring Back Shop Class' campaign to address the skilled labor shortage in the U.S. The partnership aims to expand exposure and practical training for students in trades such as electrical and plumbing, promoting vocational education and hands-on training. The campaign includes a survey showing strong public support for trade skills development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Senco: Senco is a specialist in pneumatic and cordless fastening systems including framing, finish, and brad nailers. It is a direct competitor in Metabo HPT's core nailer category and serves similar pro contractor channels.
• Hilti: Hilti is a premium professional construction tools brand specializing in rotary hammers, fastening systems, and jobsite solutions for concrete and structural work. It directly overlaps with Metabo HPT's professional contractor segment and SDS rotary hammer lineup.
• Milwaukee Tool: Milwaukee Tool, owned by Techtronic Industries, is the leading professional-grade cordless power tool brand in North America. It is the most direct competitor to Metabo HPT in framing nailers, rotary hammers, and cordless pro tools, with the dominant M18 battery platform serving the same contractor base.
• Paslode: Paslode, part of Illinois Tool Works, is a leader in cordless framing nailers and pneumatic nailers — directly overlapping with Metabo HPT's nailer specialty. It competes head-to-head in framing, roofing, and finish nailer categories.
• Bosch Power Tools: Bosch Power Tools (Robert Bosch GmbH) is a major global competitor in cordless and corded power tools, including rotary hammers, drills, and saws. Its professional lineup targets overlapping framing, concrete, and remodeling applications that Metabo HPT serves.
• Makita: Makita is a global leader in professional cordless power tools with the LXT 18V platform, particularly strong in nailers and rotary hammers. It competes head-to-head with Metabo HPT's MultiVolt system in NA contractor channels and brings deeper international R&D scale.
• Festool: Festool (Tooltechnic Systems) is a premium German brand specializing in pro-grade woodworking and finishing tools, including saws, sanders, and routers. It overlaps with Metabo HPT's higher-end cordless offerings in the remodeling and finish carpenter segments.
• DeWalt: DeWalt, a flagship brand of Stanley Black & Decker, is one of the top three professional cordless tool brands in NA with the 20V MAX and 60V FlexVolt platforms. It directly competes with Metabo HPT across drills, saws, nailers, and rotary hammers serving the same pro contractor and remodeler segments.
• Ridgid: Ridgid, owned by Emerson, is a professional-grade power tool brand with an 18V cordless platform that competes in the contractor and remodeling segments. Its Lifetime Service Agreement and pro positioning overlap with Metabo HPT's target users.
• Ryobi: Ryobi, also under Techtronic Industries, competes with Metabo HPT in DIY and prosumer cordless tools through mass retail channels (Home Depot). It shares the 18V battery form factor with some Metabo HPT tools but targets lower price tiers.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MetaboHPT_USA
• Facebookfacebook.com/metabohptusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metabo-hpt

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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