Hilti

Hilti is a global supplier of tools, technologies and services for the construction, building maintenance and energy sectors, focusing on power tools, anchoring and fastening systems, firestop and installation solutions, consumables, and related software and fleet-management services. The company sells primarily to professional contractors, trade specialists, engineers and facility managers through a combination of direct sales, service agreements and distribution channels. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, Hilti operates in more than 120 countries and employs more than 30,000 people, generating multibillion-Swiss-franc annual revenues as a privately held group. Positioned as a major global player in the construction equipment and industrial tools category, Hilti differentiates through integrated product-service offerings (including tool fleet management and asset-tracking), substantial R&D investment and a strong direct-sales model that builds long-term customer relationships. The company remains privately owned by the Hilti family and associated foundations, funding its expansion and innovation internally rather than through public markets. Hilti’s notable traction includes widespread adoption by large contractors and building-services firms, expanding cordless and electrified tool lines, and growing digital services (asset tracking, software for construction workflows). Recent initiatives emphasize electrification of tool platforms, expanded digital fleet and inventory services, and continued investment in manufacturing and global service networks.